Module 1: Perform Basic Computer

Operations

Objective:
The Objective of this module is to provide skills and knowledge related to basic computer
hardware, software, applications and troubleshooting. You will be able to demonstrate your skills in
operating a computer system and computer application such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel as
well as installation and troubleshooting of operating system and software’

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this learning module, you will be able to:

. Configure Computer System

. Create a Document using MS Word
. Preparer a Worksheet using MS Excel
. Prepare a presentation using MS PowerPoint
Learning Unit 1:

Configure a Computer System

After completion of this learning unit you will be able to:

 Connect computer components and peripherals as per requirements.

 Install system software and application software according to Instructional Manual.
 Troubleshooting application to trace and fix faults (if any) to bring it in a running condition.
  Follow health, safety and security procedures to insure safe working environment

1. Configure Computer System

In communications or computer system, a configuration of a system refers to the arrangement
of each its functional units, according to their nature, number and chief characteristics. Often
configuration pertains to choice of hardware, software, firmware and documentations.

1.1. Computer components and peripherals

A peripheral is a” device that is used to put information into the computer or get information
out of the computer”. Peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as
computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.
Other examples of peripherals are image scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers,
webcams, and digital cameras. This learning unit covers about most commonly used peripheral
devices and commonly used communication ports in computer. After completion of this learning
unit you will be able to describe different types of peripheral devices and their use. And most
commonly used hardware ports.

1. 1. 1. Identify basic components and peripheral remember

Remember
devices of computer system. The word computer
A computer peripheral device is an external device that provides input or output comes from a Latin
for the computer. There are three types of peripheral devices one is input that is word “compute” which
used for providing input to the computer, second is output and the last one means to calculate.
provides input and output both.

. Input

Everything that we give to computer is known as input. Some common input devices include:

I. Keyboard
II. Mouse
III. Scanner Remember
IV. Microphone
V. Joystick Computer is an
electronics machine
that accepts the
instruction in the form
of input and after
process gives us
information in the
i. Mouse
form of Output.
 A mouse is an input device used to point and select items on the computer screen. A mouse controls the
movements of cursor. A mouse usually has two buttons: A primary button (usually the left button) and a
secondary button. Many mouse also have a wheel between the two buttons, Which allows to scroll for
ups and down options.

ii. Keyboard
A keyboard is used for typing text into the computer. There are many types of keys on the
keyboard like, Numeric keys, Alphabet keys and Function Keys.

iii. Scanner:
A scanner is an input device that is used to send text, graphics or images into computer
iv. Microphone:
Microphone is an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical signal. It is sometimes
abbreviated as “mic”.A microphone is a peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into
their computers.
v. Joystick:
Joystick is a lever that moves in all directions and controls the movement of a pointer or some
other display symbol. A joystick is similar to a mouse. Joysticks are used mostly for computer
games.

.Output
i. Monitor

ii. Projector

iii. Printer

iv. Plotter

v. Speakers

i. Monitor
A monitor is an output device used to visual display information. Monitor looks like a television
screen. There are four basic type of monitor: CTR (cathode ray tube) monitors, the LCD (liquid
crystal display) monitors, TFT (thin film transistor) monitors, and LED (light emitting diodes)
monitors. All monitors produce sharp images, but LCD, TFT and LED monitors have the
advantage of being much thin and lighter.
ii. Printer
A printer is an output device used to transfer text, or image or photographs onto paper. Printer
generates hard copy information.

iii. Projector
A projector or image projector is an optical device that projects moving images onto a large
screen.

iv. Speaker
Speaker is one of the most common output devices used with computer. The purpose of
speakers is to produce audio output that can be heard by the listener.

v. Plotter
Plotter is an output device similar to printer but print the large-space printing.

 There are some devices that functions both as input and output devices,
such as: Remember
i. Hard drives
You can store a large
ii. CD/DVD ROM Drive amount of data on hard
iii. Modems disk. External hard disks
are also available for data
iv. Webcam backups.

i. Hard disk drive

Hard disk drive is a sealed vacuumed unit that stores information permanently. Hard disk comes
in the market with different size, capacity and shape. Size means 2 ½” used in laptop and 3 ½”
is used in personal computer and shape means SATA or ATA (IDE).

ii. CD (Compact Disc) and DVD (Digital Video Disc) drives

CD or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to read
data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive can do
everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record data onto blank
DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive.
Module 1: Perform Basic Computer
Operations

Objective:
The Objective of this module is to provide skills and knowledge related to basic computer
hardware, software, applications and troubleshooting. You will be able to demonstrate your skills in
operating a computer system and computer application such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel as
well as installation and troubleshooting of operating system and software’

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this learning module, you will be able to:

. Configure Computer System

. Create a Document using MS Word
. Preparer a Worksheet using MS Excel
. Prepare a presentation using MS PowerPoint
Learning Unit 1:

Configure a Computer System

After completion of this learning unit you will be able to:

  Connect computer components and peripherals as per requirements.
 Install system software and application software according to Instructional Manual.
 Troubleshooting application to trace and fix faults (if any) to bring it in a running condition.
 Follow health, safety and security procedures to insure safe working environment

2. Configure Computer System

In communications or computer system, a configuration of a system refers to the arrangement
of each its functional units, according to their nature, number and chief characteristics. Often
configuration pertains to choice of hardware, software, firmware and documentations.

2.1. Computer components and peripherals

A peripheral is a” device that is used to put information into the computer or get information
out of the computer”. Peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as
computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.
Other examples of peripherals are image scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers,
webcams, and digital cameras. This learning unit covers about most commonly used peripheral
devices and commonly used communication ports in computer. After completion of this learning
unit you will be able to describe different types of peripheral devices and their use. And most
commonly used hardware ports.

2. 1. 1. Identify basic components and peripheral remember

Remember
devices of computer system. The word computer
A computer peripheral device is an external device that provides input or output comes from a Latin
for the computer. There are three types of peripheral devices one is input that is word “compute” which
used for providing input to the computer, second is output and the last one means to calculate.
provides input and output both.

. Input

Everything that we give to computer is known as input. Some common input devices include:

VI. Keyboard
VII. Mouse
VIII. Scanner Remember
IX. Microphone
X. Joystick Computer is an
electronics machine
that accepts the
instruction in the form
of input and after
process gives us
information in the
form of Output.
 vi. Mouse
A mouse is an input device used to point and select items on the computer screen. A mouse controls the
movements of cursor. A mouse usually has two buttons: A primary button (usually the left button) and a
secondary button. Many mouse also have a wheel between the two buttons, Which allows to scroll for
ups and down options.

vii. Keyboard
A keyboard is used for typing text into the computer. There are many types of keys on the
keyboard like, Numeric keys, Alphabet keys and Function Keys.

viii. Scanner:
A scanner is an input device that is used to send text, graphics or images into computer
ix. Microphone:
Microphone is an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical signal. It is sometimes
abbreviated as “mic”.A microphone is a peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into
their computers.
x. Joystick:
Joystick is a lever that moves in all directions and controls the movement of a pointer or some
other display symbol. A joystick is similar to a mouse. Joysticks are used mostly for computer
games.

.Output
vi. Monitor

vii. Projector

viii. Printer

ix. Plotter

x. Speakers

vi. Monitor
A monitor is an output device used to visual display information. Monitor looks like a television
screen. There are four basic type of monitor: CTR (cathode ray tube) monitors, the LCD (liquid
crystal display) monitors, TFT (thin film transistor) monitors, and LED (light emitting diodes)
 monitors. All monitors produce sharp images, but LCD, TFT and LED monitors have the
advantage of being much thin and lighter.

vii. Printer
A printer is an output device used to transfer text, or image or photographs onto paper. Printer
generates hard copy information.

viii. Projector
A projector or image projector is an optical device that projects moving images onto a large
screen.

ix. Speaker
Speaker is one of the most common output devices used with computer. The purpose of
speakers is to produce audio output that can be heard by the listener.

x. Plotter
Plotter is an output device similar to printer but print the large-space printing.

 There are some devices that functions both as input and output devices,
such as: Remember
v. Hard drives
You can store a large
vi. CD/DVD ROM Drive amount of data on hard
vii. Modems disk. External hard disks
are also available for data
viii. Webcam backups.

iii. Hard disk drive

Hard disk drive is a sealed vacuumed unit that stores information permanently. Hard disk comes
in the market with different size, capacity and shape. Size means 2 ½” used in laptop and 3 ½”
is used in personal computer and shape means SATA or ATA (IDE).

iv. CD (Compact Disc) and DVD (Digital Video Disc) drives

CD or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to read
data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive can do
 everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record data onto blank
DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive.

Module 1: Perform Basic Computer

Operations

Objective:
The Objective of this module is to provide skills and knowledge related to basic computer
hardware, software, applications and troubleshooting. You will be able to demonstrate your skills in
operating a computer system and computer application such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel as
well as installation and troubleshooting of operating system and software’

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this learning module, you will be able to:

. Configure Computer System

. Create a Document using MS Word
. Preparer a Worksheet using MS Excel
. Prepare a presentation using MS PowerPoint
Learning Unit 1:

Configure a Computer System

After completion of this learning unit you will be able to:

 Connect computer components and peripherals as per requirements.

 Install system software and application software according to Instructional Manual.
 Troubleshooting application to trace and fix faults (if any) to bring it in a running condition.
 Follow health, safety and security procedures to insure safe working environment

3. Configure Computer System

In communications or computer system, a configuration of a system refers to the arrangement
of each its functional units, according to their nature, number and chief characteristics. Often
configuration pertains to choice of hardware, software, firmware and documentations.

3.1. Computer components and peripherals

A peripheral is a” device that is used to put information into the computer or get information
out of the computer”. Peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as
computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.
Other examples of peripherals are image scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers,
webcams, and digital cameras. This learning unit covers about most commonly used peripheral
devices and commonly used communication ports in computer. After completion of this learning
unit you will be able to describe different types of peripheral devices and their use. And most
commonly used hardware ports.

3. 1. 1. Identify basic components and peripheral remember

Remember
devices of computer system. The word computer
A computer peripheral device is an external device that provides input or output comes from a Latin
for the computer. There are three types of peripheral devices one is input that is word “compute” which
used for providing input to the computer, second is output and the last one means to calculate.
provides input and output both.

. Input

Everything that we give to computer is known as input. Some common input devices include:

XI. Keyboard
XII. Mouse
XIII. Scanner Remember
XIV. Microphone
XV. Joystick Computer is an
electronics machine
that accepts the
instruction in the form
of input and after
process gives us
information in the
form of Output.
 xi. Mouse
A mouse is an input device used to point and select items on the computer screen. A mouse controls the
movements of cursor. A mouse usually has two buttons: A primary button (usually the left button) and a
secondary button. Many mouse also have a wheel between the two buttons, Which allows to scroll for
ups and down options.

xii. Keyboard
A keyboard is used for typing text into the computer. There are many types of keys on the
keyboard like, Numeric keys, Alphabet keys and Function Keys.

xiii. Scanner:
A scanner is an input device that is used to send text, graphics or images into computer
xiv. Microphone:
Microphone is an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical signal. It is sometimes
abbreviated as “mic”.A microphone is a peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into
their computers.
xv. Joystick:
Joystick is a lever that moves in all directions and controls the movement of a pointer or some
other display symbol. A joystick is similar to a mouse. Joysticks are used mostly for computer
games.

.Output
xi. Monitor

xii. Projector

xiii. Printer

xiv. Plotter

xv. Speakers

xi. Monitor
 A monitor is an output device used to visual display information. Monitor looks like a television
screen. There are four basic type of monitor: CTR (cathode ray tube) monitors, the LCD (liquid
crystal display) monitors, TFT (thin film transistor) monitors, and LED (light emitting diodes)
monitors. All monitors produce sharp images, but LCD, TFT and LED monitors have the
advantage of being much thin and lighter.

xii. 5Printer
A printer is an output device used to transfer text, or image or photographs onto paper. Printer
generates hard copy information.

xiii. Projector
A projector or image projector is an optical device that projects moving images onto a large
screen.

xiv. Speaker
Speaker is one of the most common output devices used with computer. The purpose of
speakers is to produce audio output that can be heard by the listener.

xv. Plotter
Plotter is an output device similar to printer but print the large-space printing.

 There are some devices that functions both as input and output devices,
such as: Remember
ix. Hard drives
You can store a large
x. CD/DVD ROM Drive amount of data on hard
xi. Modems disk. External hard disks
are also available for data
xii. Webcam backups.

v. Hard disk drive

Hard disk drive is a sealed vacuumed unit that stores information permanently. Hard disk comes
in the market with different size, capacity and shape. Size means 2 ½” used in laptop and 3 ½”
is used in personal computer and shape means SATA or ATA (IDE).

vi. CD (Compact Disc) and DVD (Digital Video Disc) drives

 CD or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to read
data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive can do
everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record data onto blank
DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive.

9Module 1: Perform Basic Computer

Operations

Objective:
The Objective of this module is to provide skills and knowledge related to basic computer
hardware, software, applications and troubleshooting. You will be able to demonstrate your skills in
operating a computer system and computer application such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel as
well as installation and troubleshooting of operating system and software’

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this learning module, you will be able to:

. Configure Computer System

. Create a Document using MS Word
. Preparer a Worksheet using MS Excel
. Prepare a presentation using MS PowerPoint
Learning Unit 1:

Configure a Computer System

 After completion of this learning unit you will be able to:

 Connect computer components and peripherals as per requirements.

 Install system software and application software according to Instructional Manual.
 Troubleshooting application to trace and fix faults (if any) to bring it in a running condition.
 3Follow health, safety and security procedures to insure safe working environment

4. Configure Computer System

In communications or computer system, a configuration of a system refers to the arrangement
of each its functional units, according to their nature, number and chief characteristics. Often
configuration pertains to choice of hardware, software, firmware and documentations.

4.1. Computer components and peripherals

A peripheral is a” device that is used to put information into the computer or get information
out of the computer”. Peripheral device is generally defined as any auxiliary device such as
computer mouse or keyboard that connects to and works with the computer in some way.
Other examples of peripherals are image scanners, tape drives, microphones, loudspeakers,
webcams, and digital cameras. This learning unit covers about most commonly used peripheral
devices and commonly used communication ports in computer. After completion of this learning
unit you will be able to describe different types of peripheral devices and their use. And most
commonly used hardware ports.

4. 1. 1. Identify basic components and peripheral remember

Remember
devices of computer system. The word computer
A computer peripheral device is an external device that provides input or output comes from a Latin
for the computer. There are three types of peripheral devices one is input that is word “compute” which
used for providing input to the computer, second is output and the last one means to calculate.
provides input and output both.

. Input

Everything that we give to computer is known as input. Some common input devices include:

XVI. Keyboard
XVII. Mouse
XVIII. Scanner Remember
XIX. Microphone
XX. Joystick Computer is an
electronics machine
that accepts the
instruction in the form
of input and after
process gives us
information in the
form of Output.
 xvi. Mouse
1212A mouse is an input device used to point and select items on the computer screen. A mouse
controls the movements of cursor. A mouse usually has two buttons: A primary button (usually the left
button) and a secondary button. Many mouse also have a wheel between the two buttons, Which allows
to scroll for ups and down options.

xvii. Keyboard
A keyboard is used for typing text into the computer. There are many types of keys on the
keyboard like, Numeric keys, Alphabet keys and Function Keys.

xviii. Scanner:
A scanner is an input device that is used to send text, graphics or images into computer
xix. Microphone:
Microphone is an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical signal. It is sometimes
abbreviated as “mic”.A microphone is a peripheral that allows computer users to input audio into
their computers.
xx. Joystick:
Joystick is a lever that moves in all directions and controls the movement of a pointer or some
other display symbol. A joystick is similar to a mouse. Joysticks are used mostly for computer
games.

.Output
xvi. Monitor

xvii. Projector

xviii. Printer

xix. Plotter

xx. Speakers

xvi. Monitor
 A monitor is an output device used to visual display information. Monitor looks like a television
screen. There are four basic type of monitor: CTR (cathode ray tube) monitors, the LCD (liquid
crystal display) monitors, TFT (thin film transistor) monitors, and LED (light emitting diodes)
monitors. All monitors produce sharp images, but LCD, TFT and LED monitors have the
advantage of being much thin and lighter.

xvii. 111110Printer
A printer is an output device used to transfer text, or image or photographs onto paper. Printer
generates hard copy information.

xviii. Projector
A projector or image projector is an optical device that projects moving images onto a large
screen.

xix. Speaker
Speaker is one of the most common output devices used with computer. The purpose of
speakers is to produce audio output that can be heard by the listener.

xx. Plotter
Plotter is an output device similar to printer but print the large-space printing.

 There are some devices that functions both as input and output devices,
such as: Remember
xiii. Hard drives
You can store a large
xiv. CD/DVD ROM Drive amount of data on hard
xv. Modems disk. External hard disks
are also available for data
xvi. Webcam backups.

vii. Hard disk drive

Hard disk drive is a sealed vacuumed unit that stores information permanently. Hard disk comes
in the market with different size, capacity and shape. Size means 2 ½” used in laptop and 3 ½”
is used in personal computer and shape means SATA or ATA (IDE).

viii. CD (Compact Disc) and DVD (Digital Video Disc) drives

CD or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to read
data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive can do
everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record data onto blank
DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive.

C D or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to
read data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive
can do everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record
data onto blank DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive

C D or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to
read data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive
can do everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record
data onto blank DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive

C D or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the system unit. CD drives uses lasers to
read data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data on to CDs. A DVD drive
can do everything that CD drive do, but read DVDs also. Many DVD drives can record
data onto blank DVDs. This readable DVD –RW is also called Combo drive

CD or DVD drive, usually CD or DVD drive, usually CD or DVD drive, usually

located on the front of located on the front of located on the front of
the system unit. CD the system unit. CD the system unit. CD
drives uses lasers to read drives uses lasers to read drives uses lasers to read
data from a CD; many CD data from a CD; many CD data from a CD; many CD
drives can also write drives can also write drives can also write
(record) data on to CDs. (record) data on to CDs. (record) data on to CDs.
A DVD drive can do A DVD drive can do A DVD drive can do
everything that CD drive everything that CD drive everything that CD drive
do, but read DVDs also. do, but read DVDs also. do, but read DVDs also.
Many DVD drives can Many DVD drives can Many DVD drives can
record data onto blank record data onto blank record data onto blank
DVDs. This readable DVD DVDs. This readable DVD DVDs. This readable DVD
–RW is also called Combo –RW is also called Combo –RW is also called Combo
drive drive drive