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9-Computer Basics Setting Up A Computer

This document provides an overview of basic computer concepts: - The desktop is the main screen that appears after startup and contains menus, wallpaper, files and shortcuts. - The file system, like Windows Explorer, uses folders to organize files and applications on the computer. - Basic tasks like opening files, deleting files, opening applications and shutting down the computer properly are described at a high level.

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9-Computer Basics Setting Up A Computer

This document provides an overview of basic computer concepts: - The desktop is the main screen that appears after startup and contains menus, wallpaper, files and shortcuts. - The file system, like Windows Explorer, uses folders to organize files and applications on the computer. - Basic tasks like opening files, deleting files, opening applications and shutting down the computer properly are described at a high level.

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COMPUTER BASICS

Prepared by:
PAUL C. GONZALES
Teacher I
ESCES - Midsayap West
District
Getting to know your computer's OS
• The screen you see when your computer has finished starting
up is called the desktop. Depending on what kind of operating
system you have, the desktop will look different, but it
generally consists of menus at the bottom, top, and/or sides
of the screen, with the rest of the screen containing a desktop
background, or wallpaper. The desktop background area can
also contain any files, applications, or shortcuts you want to
have quick access to.
The Desktop
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The Desktop
1

Go
back
The Desktop

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back
The Desktop

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back

3
The Desktop

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back

4
The Desktop

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back

5
The Desktop

Open Apps
Go The Applications
back
which you’ve opened
and are running in
each window.
The Desktop

Go
back
The Desktop Next

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back

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Your computer's file system
• Your computer uses folders to organize all of the different files
and applications it contains. Folder icons on your computer are
designed to look like file folders full of documents or pictures.
• If your PC runs on Windows 7 or earlier, your file system will be
called Windows Explorer (not to be confused with Internet
Explorer, which is the PC's pre-installed web browser). If your
PC runs on Windows 8, the file system will be called File
Explorer.
Opening your
computer's file
system
Basic navigation
• If you see the file you
want, you can
double-click it.
Otherwise, you can
use the Navigation
pane on the left side
of the window to
select a different
location.
Deleting files
• Windows use a Recycle Bin—to prevent you from
accidentally deleting files. When you delete a file, it is moved
to the Trash can. If you change your mind, you can move the
file back to its original location. If you're sure you want to
permanently delete the file, you will need to empty the trash
or recycle bin.
Opening applications
• When you double-click a file, or selecting it through mouse
and hitting the Enter button in your keyboard, it will
automatically open in the default application for that file type.
However, sometimes you may want to open an application
directly.
To open an application:
• Click the Start button, then
select the desired application.
If you don't see it, you can click
All Programs to see a
complete list. In our example,
we've opened Internet
Explorer. For convenience,
commonly used applications
may also have a shortcut on
the taskbar or on the desktop.
• In Windows 8, there is no Start menu, so you'll usually open
applications from the Start screen.
Shutting down your computer
• When you're done using your computer, it's
important to shut it down properly. Depending
on your operating system, the exact
procedure for shutting down will vary.

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