SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Computer Basics
Using a
computer
The purpose of this class is to get
comfortable with:
Using
Windows
• Parts of a computer ,
• Turning on a computer,
• Logging on,
• Using the mouse, and
• Using the keyboard.
COMPUTER BASICS: We Will Discuss:
Remember
The computer is just a tool.
Like any other that you use on a
daily basis…..
Parts of a Computer
System
Unit
Mouse
Monitor
Keyboard
1
3
4
2
Activity - Parts of a computer
Touch Pad
Monitor
Keyboard
3
1
2
Turning On Computer
Power Buttons
Turning On Computer
Power Button
Tip: Do not use power
button to turn off
computer.
We will discuss the
process for turning off
your computer in the
next section.
Activity - Turn On computer
Power Button
YOUR SCREEN SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS!
Press and hold [Ctrl], then
press and hold [Alt], and
then press [Del]
Activity - Logging On
Log on with Mas_train1a
as the userID and password.
Tip: Use the same
password for the
computer, email, and SAP.
YOUR SCREEN SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
Using the Mouse
Using the Mouse
Left button
Use to Select Object
Using the Mouse
Use to Display a List of Choices
Right button
Using the Mouse
Use to Scroll Up and Down a Page
Scroll Wheel
Activity – Selecting a Program
Click icon once with
left button.
Tip: Click the icon image
rather than the text.
Activity – Displaying Program Options
Click icon once with
right button.
Activity – Double Clicking to Open a
Program
Double-click icon with
left button.
Tip: Use two clicks in quick
succession. It may take
practice to get the timing
right.
Activity - Using the mouse
- Using the Calculator Add the following
Add 123 plus 234
minus 10
Using the Keyboard
Function Keys
Using the Keyboard
Alphanumeric
Keys
Using the Keyboard
Directional
Keys
Using the Keyboard
Backspace
Key
Using the Keyboard
Delete Key
Using the Keyboard
Caps Lock
Key
Using the Keyboard
Shift Key
Using the Keyboard
Enter Key
Using the Keyboard
Windows
Key
Shortcuts: Windows Help
Shortcuts: Lock Windows
Activity – Using the Keyboard
Open Notepad
Activity - Using the keyboard
Type the Following
Sentence:
I love my job!
Practice using the
backspace, delete, and
arrow keys.
Type the Following
Sentence:
I REALLY LOVE MY JOB!
QUIZ: On Getting Started
Always use the Power button to turn on
and off the computer.
True
False
QUIZ: On Getting Started
Click once with the left mouse button to
select an item.
True
False
QUIZ: On Getting Started
The Windows key plus the L key allows
you to lock your computer.
True
False
NAVIGATING WINDOWS: We Will Discuss
• Desktop
• Start Menu
• Taskbar
• Programs
Navigating Windows: Desktop
1 Desktop/Icons 2 Start Button
3 Taskbar 4 Notification Area
Navigating Windows: Desktop
1 Recycle Bin icon 2 Network icon
3 Computer icon 4 File Shortcut icon
All Icons on the Desktop are
Shortcuts to Start a
Commonly Used Programs or
Open File Locations.
Navigating Windows: Taskbar
Taskbar Shows the
Open Program.
To Access Programs on
the Task Bar Simply
Click Once to Re-Open
Navigating Windows: Start Button
From the Start Button
You Can Open Programs
and Shutdown Your
Computer
TIP: You can also access
the Start Menu by
Pressing the
Windows Button
Navigating Windows: Moving Program
Window
How do you move a window?
Activity – Moving Program Window
Click the left button
and hold on Title bar.
Drag mouse.
Navigating Windows: Resizing Program
Window
How do you resize a window?
Navigating Windows: Changing Size
Minimizes the Program
to the Task Bar
Resizes the Window
to Full Screen from
Partial Screen
Resizes the Window
to Partial Screen
from Full Screen
Navigating Windows: Closing Program
Window
How do you close a window?
Navigating Windows: Close
Click on the Red “X” in the
Top Right Hand Corner to
Close a Program
TIP: Be Sure to Save Your
Work Before You Close a
Window. If You Do Not
Save, You Will Lose Your
Work.
Navigating Windows: Shutting Down the
Computer
How do you shutdown your
computer?
Activity: Shutting Down
Open the Start Menu
If you want to shut
down, then click on
Shut down
Activity: Shut Down Options
If you want to switch users, log off
(but not shut down), lock the
computer, or restart the computer,
then click on the small arrow to
the right of the Shut down icon
and select the option you want
QUIZ: Navigating Windows
You can open files from
A. Desktop Shortcuts
B. Computer
C. Taskbar
D. All of the above
QUIZ: Navigating Windows
The Taskbar lets you view open programs.
True
False
QUIZ: Navigating Windows
You can only resize a window by dragging
the lower right corner.
True
False
QUIZ: Navigating Windows
You can look for programs on the Start
Menu.
True
False
GEN103 Computer Basics.pptxfgfgdfgfdgfdg

More Related Content

PPT
Getting Started with Computers
Jennifer Springfield
 
PDF
Beginning computer literacy_for_kids_arc_somatech_kevin_koech
Kevin Kipkirui Koech
 
PPTX
ict-shortcut keys.pptx
rhea bejasa
 
PPT
Basic Skills for Bigginners
Tendai
 
PPT
Computer Basics
Fayetteville Free Library
 
PPT
Computers For Beginners: What's on your Desktop?
Jennifer Springfield
 
PDF
Beginning_ Computer_Literacy.ppt.
anthonydongon
 
PPT
Windows Operating System1
bill balina
 
Getting Started with Computers
Jennifer Springfield
 
Beginning computer literacy_for_kids_arc_somatech_kevin_koech
Kevin Kipkirui Koech
 
ict-shortcut keys.pptx
rhea bejasa
 
Basic Skills for Bigginners
Tendai
 
Computer Basics
Fayetteville Free Library
 
Computers For Beginners: What's on your Desktop?
Jennifer Springfield
 
Beginning_ Computer_Literacy.ppt.
anthonydongon
 
Windows Operating System1
bill balina
 

Similar to GEN103 Computer Basics.pptxfgfgdfgfdgfdg (20)

PDF
Basic_Digital_Literacy_Course.pdf literally
Jojanelambayan
 
PDF
Basic_Digital_Literacy_Course.pdf courses
Jojanelambayan
 
PPT
Windows operating system part 1 (Introduction to Computer)
Elijah Kplawore
 
PPT
Windows Operating System
Praveen Sudarsan
 
PPTX
Getting started
Janelle Langcauon
 
PPT
Computer basics for seniors
Shannon Librarian
 
PPTX
Basic computing
siirSpecialk
 
PPT
Basic computer class 1
Carlstadt Public Library
 
PPTX
Computer basics
lev12
 
PPT
Basic computer class
Nicholas Charles
 
PPS
Power Point Lesson 05
Nasir Jumani
 
PPTX
the important cheets of the computer with effect
amjadriaz16
 
PDF
basic computer note
AliOsmanAbdulle3
 
PPTX
Computer basics
Matthew Kovar
 
PPT
Windows xp unit a
Do Sincere
 
PPTX
basiccomputerskills-130918103944-phpapp01.pptx
IanCeasareTanagon
 
PPTX
Basic computer skills
THickox
 
PPT
Computre Basics and Hardware
SURESHCOMPUTERCARE
 
PPSX
COMPUTER Tips ‘n’ Tricks
argusacademy
 
PPT
Course Slides Sample 1
subirkdas
 
Basic_Digital_Literacy_Course.pdf literally
Jojanelambayan
 
Basic_Digital_Literacy_Course.pdf courses
Jojanelambayan
 
Windows operating system part 1 (Introduction to Computer)
Elijah Kplawore
 
Windows Operating System
Praveen Sudarsan
 
Getting started
Janelle Langcauon
 
Computer basics for seniors
Shannon Librarian
 
Basic computing
siirSpecialk
 
Basic computer class 1
Carlstadt Public Library
 
Computer basics
lev12
 
Basic computer class
Nicholas Charles
 
Power Point Lesson 05
Nasir Jumani
 
the important cheets of the computer with effect
amjadriaz16
 
basic computer note
AliOsmanAbdulle3
 
Computer basics
Matthew Kovar
 
Windows xp unit a
Do Sincere
 
basiccomputerskills-130918103944-phpapp01.pptx
IanCeasareTanagon
 
Basic computer skills
THickox
 
Computre Basics and Hardware
SURESHCOMPUTERCARE
 
COMPUTER Tips ‘n’ Tricks
argusacademy
 
Course Slides Sample 1
subirkdas
 
Ad

More from Noorien3 (20)

PPTX
gbm-180716141338 (1).pptxbbgghjhhhbbhhhhhh
Noorien3
 
PPT
HST-P630137.pptjhhhuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhvjjjjh
Noorien3
 
PPTX
Unemployment_final.pptxhjhvvvhhhvgggggggg
Noorien3
 
PPT
c97a0johari-window.pptgfgfgfgggggggggggggggggggggggg
Noorien3
 
PPT
lockswithupdtnowait-120224215003-phpapp02.ppt
Noorien3
 
PPTX
89_Theories_ of Child_ Development.pptxhhhh
Noorien3
 
PPT
Manpreet kay bhatia Business Statistics.ppt
Noorien3
 
PPT
15index_numbers.pptjjjjjjjhhhhhhhgggggggg
Noorien3
 
PPTX
tot_wp-content_uploads_2019_12_m10_session-i.pptx
Noorien3
 
PPTX
1-Correlation.pptxjjhhghhggggvhhhhhhhhhhhh
Noorien3
 
PPT
2-20-04.ppthjjbnjjjhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Noorien3
 
PPT
week9b.pptfgfgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Noorien3
 
PPT
U6.1-RegressionBasics (1).pptfgfdgfgfdgfdgfg
Noorien3
 
PPTX
638441810-MARKETING-INFORMATION-SYSTEM.pptx
Noorien3
 
PPTX
260685891-Development-of-MIS-Implementation.pptx
Noorien3
 
PPTX
IMPLEMENTATION, EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MIS.pptx
Noorien3
 
PPT
school_readiness.pptfggfgggfdghghghghghghg
Noorien3
 
PPT
Stage_3-Color_3_23_12_version_cvcxvcvcvcvc380568_7 (1).ppt
Noorien3
 
PPTX
RESEARCH_METHODS_IN_SOCIOLOGY_2022.pptxdfdf
Noorien3
 
PPT
adm-ss11-slides1.pptccdfddfsfddfdfdfdfdf
Noorien3
 
gbm-180716141338 (1).pptxbbgghjhhhbbhhhhhh
Noorien3
 
HST-P630137.pptjhhhuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhvjjjjh
Noorien3
 
Unemployment_final.pptxhjhvvvhhhvgggggggg
Noorien3
 
c97a0johari-window.pptgfgfgfgggggggggggggggggggggggg
Noorien3
 
lockswithupdtnowait-120224215003-phpapp02.ppt
Noorien3
 
89_Theories_ of Child_ Development.pptxhhhh
Noorien3
 
Manpreet kay bhatia Business Statistics.ppt
Noorien3
 
15index_numbers.pptjjjjjjjhhhhhhhgggggggg
Noorien3
 
tot_wp-content_uploads_2019_12_m10_session-i.pptx
Noorien3
 
1-Correlation.pptxjjhhghhggggvhhhhhhhhhhhh
Noorien3
 
2-20-04.ppthjjbnjjjhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Noorien3
 
week9b.pptfgfgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
Noorien3
 
U6.1-RegressionBasics (1).pptfgfdgfgfdgfdgfg
Noorien3
 
638441810-MARKETING-INFORMATION-SYSTEM.pptx
Noorien3
 
260685891-Development-of-MIS-Implementation.pptx
Noorien3
 
IMPLEMENTATION, EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MIS.pptx
Noorien3
 
school_readiness.pptfggfgggfdghghghghghghg
Noorien3
 
Stage_3-Color_3_23_12_version_cvcxvcvcvcvc380568_7 (1).ppt
Noorien3
 
RESEARCH_METHODS_IN_SOCIOLOGY_2022.pptxdfdf
Noorien3
 
adm-ss11-slides1.pptccdfddfsfddfdfdfdfdf
Noorien3
 
Ad

Recently uploaded (20)

PPTX
E-commerce and its impact on business.
pandeyranjan5483
 
PDF
FOHO: The Rental Platform Transforming Housing for Asian Renters in the U.S.
Evan Han
 
PPTX
BUSINESS FINANCE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
JethSrey
 
PDF
Data Sheet Cloud Integration Platform - dataZap
Chainsys SEO
 
PDF
WAKUZOOM DIGITAL ORIGINAL COMPANY PROFILE.pdf
emmedia319
 
PPTX
Presentation - Business Intelligence Solutions 007.pptx
FBSPL
 
PPTX
NTE 2025/20: Updated End User Undertaking (EUU) Form and Guidance
RT Consulting Limited
 
PPTX
Certificate of Incorporation, Prospectus, Certificate of Commencement of Busi...
Keerthana Chinnathambi
 
PPTX
6 Timeless Japanese Concepts to Improve Business Processes
RUPAL AGARWAL
 
PDF
Tariff Surcharge and Price Increase Decision
Joshua Gao
 
PDF
Withum Webinar - OBBBA: Tax Insights for Food and Consumer Brands
Withum
 
PDF
HOT DAY CAFE , Café Royale isn’t just another coffee shop
PINKY PARLOUR
 
PPTX
Memorandum and articles of association explained.pptx
Keerthana Chinnathambi
 
PDF
William Trowell - A Construction Project Manager
William Trowell
 
PDF
Unveiling the Latest Threat Intelligence Practical Strategies for Strengtheni...
Auxis Consulting & Outsourcing
 
PDF
Sample Presentation of Business Plan and Pitch deck
letstalkvc24
 
PDF
From Risk to Opportunity: How Cybersecurity Enhances Your Staffing Business
Withum
 
PDF
Drone Spraying in Agriculture, How It’s Enhancing Efficiency and Crop Yields
ganeshdukare428
 
PDF
Keppel Ltd. 1H 2025 Results Presentation Slides
KeppelCorporation
 
PPTX
Virbyze_Our company profile_Preview.pptx
myckwabs
 
E-commerce and its impact on business.
pandeyranjan5483
 
FOHO: The Rental Platform Transforming Housing for Asian Renters in the U.S.
Evan Han
 
BUSINESS FINANCE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
JethSrey
 
Data Sheet Cloud Integration Platform - dataZap
Chainsys SEO
 
WAKUZOOM DIGITAL ORIGINAL COMPANY PROFILE.pdf
emmedia319
 
Presentation - Business Intelligence Solutions 007.pptx
FBSPL
 
NTE 2025/20: Updated End User Undertaking (EUU) Form and Guidance
RT Consulting Limited
 
Certificate of Incorporation, Prospectus, Certificate of Commencement of Busi...
Keerthana Chinnathambi
 
6 Timeless Japanese Concepts to Improve Business Processes
RUPAL AGARWAL
 
Tariff Surcharge and Price Increase Decision
Joshua Gao
 
Withum Webinar - OBBBA: Tax Insights for Food and Consumer Brands
Withum
 
HOT DAY CAFE , Café Royale isn’t just another coffee shop
PINKY PARLOUR
 
Memorandum and articles of association explained.pptx
Keerthana Chinnathambi
 
William Trowell - A Construction Project Manager
William Trowell
 
Unveiling the Latest Threat Intelligence Practical Strategies for Strengtheni...
Auxis Consulting & Outsourcing
 
Sample Presentation of Business Plan and Pitch deck
letstalkvc24
 
From Risk to Opportunity: How Cybersecurity Enhances Your Staffing Business
Withum
 
Drone Spraying in Agriculture, How It’s Enhancing Efficiency and Crop Yields
ganeshdukare428
 
Keppel Ltd. 1H 2025 Results Presentation Slides
KeppelCorporation
 
Virbyze_Our company profile_Preview.pptx
myckwabs
 

GEN103 Computer Basics.pptxfgfgdfgfdgfdg