| 2 2 > > 2 > 2 2 ? 2 2 ~ 2 ” 2 2 2 2 2 >? ° 2 2 2 restricted, such as simultaneous use of the software by multiple users and the modifying of the software, Most EULAs include maintenance and minor upgrades of the software. One example of a proprietary software license Is the license far Microsoft Office Open Source License Open source refers to any programme of which the source code is made avallable for use or modification as Users or other developers see fit, Source code Is the list of instructions written in a programming language used to construct a computer programme. Open source programmes can usually be downloaded for free from the Internet or bought at a small fee. The source code must be made available to a user. Changes can be ‘made to the source code and the software can usually be redistributed again along with the changed source code, With an open source license, the acceptance of the license is basically optional. The end-user may use, study and privately modify the software without accepting the license. However, if the user wishes to exercise the right of redistributing the software, then the end-user may have to accept, and be bound by, the software license. ‘An example of an open source software license Is the license for OpenOffice. Shareware / Trial Version License ‘Shareware or a trial version (trialware) Is proprietary software that Is copyright-protected, but may be downloaded by a user to review and evaluate the software before purchasing It, The trial version license or shareware license can either be a fully functional time-limited version of the software or a feature-limited version of the software or a combination of the two types. After a specified time, the user is asked to either stop using the software or purchase the full version of the software and register the product. Shareware or a trial version can be downloaded from the Internet, but it might also be available on CD. Shareware and trial versions are often offered without support or updates which will only become available with the purchase of a license. An example is Adobe Acrobat Professional. Freeware License Freeware Is copyrighted software that can be copied, used and distributed at no charge. In other words, the license is free of charge. It will always have an explicit notice stating that use of the software is free of charge. Although this software is free, it might not be sold or used in any way for commercial purposes. Freeware are mostly downloaded from the Internet. - Although both open source software and freeware are free of charge, freeware are not made available with the source code and the source code can thus not be changed by others. An example of freeware is Adobe Reader. . ADOBE" READER’ Start Up, Shut Down : Starting the Computer ‘The power switch of the computer Is located on the front panel of the system case of a desktop computer. It Is usually the biggest or most colourful button on the front panel. For a laptop or notebook computer, the power button Is usually located under the lid, at the top left or right. Before switching on the computer, ensure that all the peripheral devices (monitor, printer, scanner, etc.) connected to the computer are switched on.Ensure that there are no disks or CDs in any of the available drives. When the computer is switched on, the _machige does thrgugh several ternal processes before its ready for you to use. hiss sled beets UP Tre computer. The boot proces i corvaled bythe competes basi npt-outnut system (B10). What Happens When the Computer is switched on (Boots Up)2. Uhat Hoppe ee yh . 1. The power button activates the power supply in the computer, sending power to the motherboard and ather components. The computer then performs a power-on self-test (POST), The POST Is @ smell computer programme within the BIOS that checks for hardware failures. 2, The computer displays information on the screen showing details about the boot process. These may include the BIOS manufacturer and revision, processor specifications, the amount of RAM installed and the drives detected, 5, The BIOS finds a boot loader on the boot disk (hard drive) of the computer and loads the boot loader in the system's Random Access Memory (RAM). The boot loader Is a small programme which will find ‘and launch the computer's operating system into memory (RAM), 4. When the boot loader finishes its task, it turns control of the PC over to the operating system, The operating system is then ready for user interaction. 5. When an application is launched, itis loaded in RAM. To conserve RAM usage, many applications intially load only the essential parts of the programme and then load other pieces as required. When an application has loaded, any files that are opened for use in that application are loaded In RAM. When 2 file is saved and the application closed, the file Is written to the specified storage device and the file and the application is removed from RAM. . If Windows Is the operating system of the computer, the Windows lock screen will be displayed on the screen when the booting process has been completed. (For the purpose of this manual we are using Windows 8 as tive operating system.) is al Log On using Username and Password ~ eens When booting the computer, @ lock screen will appear. The lock screen shows basic information, such as the date and time, Press any Key on the Keyboard or click with the mouse to move to the sign-in screen (ais0 teferred to os the login screen). The sigh-In screen Is where a user selects his/her account by licking his/her hhame and entering a password if required. 4f there Is only one user, the computer can be set up to move irecty to the Windows Start screen without asking for password. If you want to prevent someone who logs In on from seeing your files, make sure that you need 2 password to log in. Several users can share @ computer. It is easy to set up and manage user accounts for everyone who uses the computer. A.user account isa collection of information that tele the operating system (Windows, stout @ specific user, @.9. if that USEETS Only allowed to perform certain tasks-on the computer. Multiple usernames 6 4d, Users can switch between accounts without having to restart the 3nd passwords can be created and store ‘computer. Ifthere is more than one user, you will be required to cick your icon (name) and enter a password, depending on how your account Is set up. Help Is available to remember a forgotten password, Once the password is entered, the Windows Start screen will be displayed 24 ‘Computer Essentials om on omy omy on on oo oo on oy | oe TG One Q SHOE OHOLHOHPLEPLPP LEP PEP PO POOP‘The Windows Lock screen ~ click or press 2 key on the keyboard to advance to the Windows Sign-In screen, The Windows Sign-in ‘Screen ~ click your account name and enter 3 password to advance to the Windows Start screen The Windows Start screen Windows @ makes sharing a computer easy by storing personalised settings and preferences for each user. ‘5 You can customise and save the way your screens look, protect, your files with a password, and see your own list of Web favourites and recently-viewed areas. ‘Computer Essentials 25Each user can create a separate password-protected account with personalised settings and private files. Multiple user accounts can be active at the same time. Users simply switch back and forth (sign on and off) without having to close programmes or turn off the computer. Ensure that all files are saved before switching to a next user to prevent losing your information Once the Start screen is displayed, click any of the apps to start working or click the Desktop tile to move to the desktop. To display the Start screen again, move the mouse pointer to the top right of the screen, The Charms bar will appear. Click Start. em Pe ef { ' qa ta te ina fe Lag Off, Shut Down the Computer using an Appropriate Routine Never switch off a computer without following the proper steps. Certain processes have to occur before it can be tuned off. Turning off the computer without following the correct procedure can damage the computer. First of all, make sure that all programmes and documents are closed Marianne | Method 1 ~ Log Off (Sign out) a 1. Display the Start screen, 2. Click your account picture to the top right of the Start screen. 3. Select Sign out from the menu Another user can now log on (sign in) without needing to restart the computer. @® Alternatively, press the Windows key + L on the keyboard to lock the computer. The lock screen will be displayed. Another user can now sign in using their account. Method 2 - Shut Down 1. Display the Charms bar and select Settings. 2, Click the Power button and select Shut down from the menu. ‘Shut down 3. The computer will turn off automatically. | restart toe 7 COPAARRABAOAOKANAANAANANNANANNNNDAANAHRAARADRAKRAAS!L > PAA’Method 3 ~ Shut Down The keyboard keys for shutting down the computer are Alt + F4. Only use these keys when all applications are closed. The Shut Down Windows dialog box will open. Ensure Shut down is selected and click OK. Restart the Computer using an Approp: ite Rou! e It Is sometimes necessary to restart a computer, e.g. when new software is installed or settings are changed, Restarting the computer Is necessary for the new settings or software to be effective. Display the Charms bar and select Settings. 2. Click the Power button and select Restart from the menu. The computer will not shut down, but will reboot automatically ‘There is no need to turn off the computer. Define the term software. Name five examples of application software. What is an End-User License Agreement and what is the purpose of such an agreement? What Is the difference between freeware and shareware? Which keyboard keys can be used to shut down a computer? Name four types of software licenses, Desktop, Icons, Settings The following outcomes are covered in this category: ‘Outline the purpose of the desktop and the taskbar, Identify common icons like those representing: files, folders, applications, printers, drives, shortcuts, recyde bin. Select and move icons. Create, rename, move, delete a shortcut, Identify the different parts of a window: title bar, menu bar, toolbar, ribbon, status bar, scroll bar. Open, collapse, expand, restore down, maximise, resize, move, close a window. : Switch between open windows. Use available help functions, View the computer's basic system information: operating system name and version number, installed RAM, Change desktop configuration settings: date and time, volume settings, background, resolution. Change, add, remove keyboard language. Change default language. Shut down non-responding application, Install, uninstall an application. Connect a device (USB flash drive, digital camera, media player) to @ computer. Disconnect a device using an appropriate routine. Capture a full screen, active window. PULULUULDLUOULLULLLULLLLLLULUUULU ue DF B®B®D® BWRBYDBIBD BB ‘Computer Essentials 27) eee