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10.01.2022 Domestic Data Entry Operator

This document provides an overview of the basic components and functions of a computer system. It discusses the four main functions of a computer as accepting data through input devices, processing the data, producing output, and storing results. It also describes the main hardware components like the central processing unit and different input/output devices. The document then explains some key aspects of the Windows operating system like the desktop, start menu, taskbar, and how to minimize, maximize and close windows.

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10.01.2022 Domestic Data Entry Operator

This document provides an overview of the basic components and functions of a computer system. It discusses the four main functions of a computer as accepting data through input devices, processing the data, producing output, and storing results. It also describes the main hardware components like the central processing unit and different input/output devices. The document then explains some key aspects of the Windows operating system like the desktop, start menu, taskbar, and how to minimize, maximize and close windows.

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Domestic Data Entry Operator

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA BALLARI


Understanding of Computers

History of Computers

10.01.2022
Functions of Computer
A computer has four functions:

a. Accepts data - Input

b. Processes data - Processing

c. Produces output - Output

d. Stores results - Storage


Input (Data):
Input is the raw information entered into a computer from the
input devices. It is the collection of letters, numbers, images etc.

Process:
Process is the operation of data as per given instruction. It is
totally internal process of the computer system.

Output:
Output is the processed data given by computer after data
processing. Output is also called as Result. We can save these
results in the storage devices for the future use.
Computer System
All of the components of a computer system can be
summarized with the simple equations.

COMPUTER SYSTEM = HARDWARE + SOFTWARE+


USER
Hardware = Internal Devices + Peripheral Devices

All physical parts of the computer (or everything that we can touch) are
known as Hardware.

• Software = Programs

Software gives "intelligence" to the computer.

• USER = Person, who operates computer.


Architecture of Computers
Input Devices: Those devices which help to enter
data into computer system. Eg. Keyboard, Mouse,
Touch screen, Barcode Reader, Scanner, MICR, OMR
etc.

Bar code Reader MICR used in Bank OMR(Used for answer sheet evaluation

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition technology


Output Devices: Those devices which help to display
the processed information. Eg. Monitor, Printer,
Plotter, Projector

Printer Plotter Projector


CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
The main component to make a computer operate is the
computer chip or microprocessor. This is referred to as the
Central Processing Unit (CPU) and is housed in the computer
case. Together, they are also called the CPU. It performs
arithmetic and logic operations. The CPU (Central Processing

Unit) is the device that interprets and executes instructions

Processor
Windows and its components
The main components of Windows when you start
your computer are the Desktop, My Computer, Recycle
Bin, Start Button, Taskbar, and shortcuts to
applications.
After opening an application, you will also have a
window with an active application which will appear
in your desktop and taskbar.
Desktop
The Desktop is the very first screen you see after Windows starts. There you find the folders: My Documents, My Computer, the Recycle Bin and any Shortcuts for applications and files that you have created.

My Computer
When you double-click on the My Computer icon on the desktop, it will open a window similar to the one shown below, where you can navigate between the computer's drives and Control Panel tools
Recycle Bin
When you delete a file from your computer's hard drive, it is
removed to the folder called Recycle Bin. Files deleted from
your hard drive are still available for restoring if needed,
unless you empty your Recycle Bin.

To restore the files, open the Recycle Bin folder by double-


clicking the icon on your desktop, select the file and then
select Restore.
To clear the Recycle Bin, select Empty Recycle Bin and the files
will be permanently removed from your computer.

Note that the recycle bin does not apply to the contents of a floppy disk. If you
delete a file from a floppy disk, it is permanently deleted, and you cannot restore
it.
Minimize/Maximize/Close Buttons

In the top-right corner of your document are the


Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons.

The first one when clicked minimize your screen,


sending it to the taskbar. The second one maximize your
screen, filling all desktop with the document you are
working with. The last button is used to close your
document.

It is best practice to work with your document window


maximized.
Taskbar
The Taskbar is the row at the bottom of the Windows screen where
all currently open applications or files are listed.

The taskbar is used to select a file or application that is already


opened or to put an application in the foreground.

To put an application in the foreground, just click on the icon of the


application in the taskbar. Another way to put an application in the
foreground when more than one is in use is to hold the ALT button
and then click TAB on your keyboard to see all the open applications;
you will need to hold the ALT button and continue pressing TAB to
go through each application until you come to the one you want to
use.
Start Menu
By clicking the Start button, in the very bottom-left corner of the screen, a
vertical window will come up with the Start Menu.

The list of submenus in the pop-up window let you navigate and select the
application you want to run.

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