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3104_WK 1 - Computer Basic Operations

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3104_WK 1 - Computer Basic Operations

Bassic operations

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BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Content: To load an application software, it takes the


 Booting Process following steps:
 Types of Booting  Click on Start Button
 Starting-up a Computer  Go to all programs
 Navigate to the application software (arranged
 The components of a Desktop
serially)
 How to run an application program  Click on the application software.
 Ways to Shut Down a Computer Correctly
SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
LESSON CONTENTS
Before you turn off your computer, the computer
DESCRIPTION OF BOOTING PROCESS
operator must close all opened windows application
Booting is the process of starting the computer
packages to ensure you do not lose any data or
and loading the operating system. This is the process
configuration.
where the computer prepares itself for proper operation.
Below is the step on how to shut down a
When the operating system is loaded, the icons on the
computer system.
desktop windows are displayed.
 Click on Start Button
 Navigate to turn off computer option
TYPES OF BOOTING
 Select the shutdown option.
There are two (2) types of booting:
1. Cold Booting
2. Warm Booting
1. COLD BOOTING: The start-up of a computer from
a powered-down, or off state. Cold Boot is also called
cold start or hard boot. This process also triggers another
program to start, which loads the operating system.
2. WARM BOOTING: Warm Booting refers to
restarting the a computer that is already turned on via
the operating system. This can be done by pressing Ctrl +
Alt + Del.
COMPONENTS OF A WINDOWS DESKTOP
The basic component of the windows desktop
are;
1. Icons
2. Task Bar
3. Desktop Background
1. ICONS: An icon can be defined as a pictorial or
graphical representation of applications, files or folders.
The icon picture relates to the function of the item that it
represents.
2. TASKBAR: A taskbar panel contains the start
button, task button, the date, time, icon for commonly-
used utilities etc.
3. DESKTOP BACKGROUND: A desktop background
is the area where icons and windows are displayed. It is
the beginning point after the operating system is fully
loaded. The desktop contains application, folder and file
icons. The desktop is the primary usage area and the
windows interface.
LOADING AN APPLICATION PROGRAM

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