This document provides basic instructions for using a computer for the first time. It explains the basic components of a computer like the monitor, CPU, keyboard and mouse. It then outlines three steps: [1] turning the computer on by pressing the power button, [2] using programs and the internet by clicking icons on the desktop, and [3] closing programs by clicking the 'X' button. It also shows how to use a web browser by typing addresses into the URL bar, and how to type and save documents using Word.

1. You've never used a computer
before?
Don't worry, it's never too late!
It's not as scary as you may think...
Your child/student can use
computers effortlessly and so can
you!

2. Let's get started...
Have you seen a computer in your
surroundings (or a similar device, like a laptop,
tablet or smartphone)? If the answer to that
question is no, here are some pictures.

3. Here are some pictures of the basic
components of a computer...
Monitor or screen CPU (only seen with a
desktop)
Keyboard Keyboard with mouse
Mouse
(desktop) for laptops

4. Step 1: Turn your machine on
If your machine is already turned on, skip this
step.
Look for (the power button) either on the
laptop keyboard area or on the CPU. Press it
once so that it lights up or the screen shows up.
You should see something similar to the image
below.

5. Step 2: Using your computer
Once your computer has started, you can use
your computer for many different things.
The screen that initially shows up is called the
"desktop". This screen will have many different
icons on it. When you use your cursor (by
moving your mouse) to click on an icon you will
start a particular program.
You can use most programs without an internet
connection, but to use any website you will
need to make sure that your device is
connected to the internet.

6. Lets start with learning something
simple..how to go on the internet ?
On your screen which is also called the
desktop, look for these icons or
pictures. When you find one click
on it with your mouse(If you have
a desktop click on the left
button of mouse twice)
You should have a window
pop up like the one shown
on the right

7. Time to start browsing
In the white bar on the top
type www.google.com and
see what shows up.
You should get.

8. Browsing continued ...
Type something you want
to find about in the white
bar under Google or next
to google
Look what it shows you.
You can click on one of the
blue links and read all the
information. You can enter
something different in the
white bar to look for
something else. Enjoy Searching....

9. Stopping or closing something
At any point if you want to shut the browser you
opened or close any program. Look for a X.
Normally on the top left or right corner and click
on it. It will ask if you want to shut down, say
yes. If you are working on a document or
something important, make sure you save it
(will teach you that as we go ahead ).

10. Lets learn to type better....
If you have not used a typewriter when you
were younger then this is perfect for you...
Look for this icon on your desktop.
Click on it twice and see
what opens. Click on
word document or just
hit enter and a page will
open

11. Typing or word continued
This is what you should get
Now type away

12. Saving documents or other work
To save what you typed if
you want to retain it. Click
on File in the top left
corner and scroll down on
menu to save
Enter a name for the
document and hit save.
Remember where you
save it, like here its in the
documents folder.