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9 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

TVL-ICT-CSS
Quarter 1 – Module 5-6:
Performing Computer Operations
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master how to Plan and Prepare for Task to be Undertaken. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains one lesson only:

• Lesson 1 – Access to Information Using Keyboard

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify desktop icons;

2. explain the functions of desktop icons; and
3. appreciate the importance of using desktop icons and proper
keyboarding in accomplishing tasks.

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 Lesson
Access Information Using
1 Keyboard

What’s In

1. What is an application software?

2. What is the function of an application software?

3. Give examples of an application software.

4. What are the icons found in the desktop?

BASIC PC SHORTCUT KEYS

Below is a list of some of the most commonly used basic shortcut keys that
work with IBM compatible computers and software. It is highly recommended that
all users keep a reference to these shortcut keys or try to memorize them. Doing so
will dramatically increase your productivity.
Besides the special character shortcuts listed here, some are also located on
the number keys (below the F1 - F12 keys). You can enter these special characters
by pressing the Shift key and the number key that has the special character listed
on it.

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Ctrl+V Paste

Shift+Ins Paste

Ctrl+Y Redo last action.

Ctrl+Z Undo last action.

Ctrl+K Insert hyperlink for selected text.

Ctrl+P Print the current page or document.

Home Goes to beginning of current line.

Ctrl+Home Goes to beginning of document.

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End Goes to end of current line.

Ctrl+End Goes to end of document.

Shift+Home Highlights from current position to beginning of line.

Shift+End Highlights from current position to end of line.

Ctrl+Left arrow Moves one word to the left at a time.

Ctrl+Right arrow Moves one word to the right at a time.

Ctrl+Esc Open the Start menu.

Ctrl+Shift+Esc Open Windows Task Manager.

Alt+F4 Close the currently active program.

Alt+Enter Open the properties for the selected item (file, folder,
shortcut, etc.).

STEP-BY-STEP: KEEP A CLEAN KEYBOARD

Tools and Supplies Basic Cleaning

Canned compressed air (available at computer and photo dealers), lint-free cloth or
photographic wipes, mild liquid dishwashing detergent, vacuum cleaner with soft
brush
Intensive Care

All of the above, plus a small screwdriver (for removing keys), cotton swabs,
and 90 percent isopropyl alcohol (available at any drugstore). Note: Do not use
ethyl-based rubbing alcohol.
Basic Cleaning

1. Tap out the dirt.

Turn off your PC and unplug the keyboard. Put a large piece of old newspaper
on a table, turn the keyboard over, and holding it a few inches above the paper, shake
out any loose debris.
2. Blow out the dirt.

This step is best done outside. Use a can of compressed air to loosen and
remove dirt by directing the air stream between the keys. Then invert and shake out
the keyboard again.
3. Clean the key surfaces.
To remove finger oils and other dirt from the surface of the keys, make a
diluted solution of standard liquid dishwashing detergent. (Do not use any harsh
cleaning solutions.) Use a damp (not wet) lint-free cloth to gently clean off the key

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surfaces. If they're not particularly dirty, plain warm water will do. Then wipe the
keys with a dry cloth.

Intensive Care
WARNING: These additional steps are only for truly filthy membrane-type
keyboards with sticking keys. Don't use these steps with laptops, or with mechanical
keyboards (which have a spring under each key and can be identified by a distinctive
click when you press down).
5. Keep track of the keys.

If extreme measures are necessary, access the keyboard's interior by popping

off the keys. Before you begin, use a copy machine or a digital camera to record the
layout of the assembled keyboard so you can return each key to its correct location.
6. Remove the keycaps.
Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry up each key. It should pop off easily.
Do not remove the spacebar or large keys such as <Shift>, <Enter>, or <Tab>. Putting
those back on can be difficult.
7. Go after the stubborn dirt.
Loosen and remove leftover particles using compressed air. Use a cloth
dampened with the solution from Step 3 to remove dirt and stains. For stubborn
stains, use cotton swabs dampened with 90 percent isopropyl alcohol. Then use the
compressed air again.

8. Replace the keycaps.

Carefully snap each keycap back on. Make sure each one works freely as you
proceed. Plug in the keyboard and test all the keys when finished.

What’s More
Option 1: For those who have computers at home.
Try This Yourself: ARRANGING AND RESIZING DESKTOP ICONS

Before starting this exercise ensure you are viewing the desktop:

1. Click and hold down the left mouse button on a desktop icon, and drag to
another part of the desktop, then release the mouse button The icon returns
to its original position, as the auto-arrange option is turned on.
2. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop to display a shortcut menu
3. Select View > Auto arrange icons to turn this option off
4. Select View > Align to grid to turn this option off

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 5. Repeat step 1 You can now freely move your icons anywhere on the desktop.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to turn these options on the icons will automatically
align to the left of the desktop.
7. Right-click on a blank area of the desktop and select View > Large icons to
display larger icons
8. Select View > Medium icons to display icons at their default size your desktop
at the same time, drag a border around the icons you want to arrange to select
them, and then drag the selection to the desired location on your desktop.
You will be graded base on the following rubrics:
Criteria Excellent (10) Good(8) Fair(6) Poor(4)
Adherence to
the Procedures
– followed the
procedures
carefully
Quality of
Work –
windows icons
are arranged
and resized
properly

Option 2: For those who do not have computers at home.

Direction: The following are steps on how to create desktop icon. Match the steps in
column A with the corresponding pictures in column B.

Column A Column B

1. Right-click anywhere in the free

space present on your desktop.
Point to New option from the dialog a.
box.

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2. Look for a new window asking b.
you to browse the location of the
file for which you want to create
the shortcut. You must choose the
browse option and browse the file
location. As soon as you choose the
location, the box will be filled itself by
the location.

c.

3. Click Next option present

somewhere at the right-bottom of
the working window.

d.
4. Type a name for the shortcut. If
a Finish button appears at the
bottom of the dialog box, click it. If a
Next button appears at the bottom
of the dialog box, click it, choose the
icon you want to use for your
shortcut, and then click Finish.

What I Have Learned

What is desktop icon?

What is the importance of desktop icons?
What are the different keyboarding techniques?
Does keyboarding techniques help in accomplishing tasks?