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CH 1 Computer

Chapter 1 covers essential computer components, including typing keys, control keys, navigation keys, function keys, and the numeric keypad. It also explains input devices like the mouse and touchpad, as well as output devices such as monitors, printers, and speakers. Additionally, it introduces input-output devices like headsets and touchscreens, highlighting their functionalities.

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CH 1 Computer

Chapter 1 covers essential computer components, including typing keys, control keys, navigation keys, function keys, and the numeric keypad. It also explains input devices like the mouse and touchpad, as well as output devices such as monitors, printers, and speakers. Additionally, it introduces input-output devices like headsets and touchscreens, highlighting their functionalities.

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Chapter 1-COMPUTER

1. Typing Keys

- Alphabet Keys: These keys are used to type letters (A-Z).

- Number and Symbol Keys: These keys can type numbers (0-9) or symbols (like @, , $, etc.).

- Shift Key: >Press Shift key + alphabet/letter key will type a capital letter.

>Press Shift key + a number or symbol key will type the symbol shown on the upper part
of the key. Eg. Shift+2 will give @

- Caps Lock Key: When this key is pressed, all letters you type will be in capital letters.

- Backspace Key: This key erases the text that was just typed.

-Delete key: This key deletes text to the right of the cursor.

- Enter Key: This key moves the cursor to the next line.

- Space Bar: This key is used to add spaces between words.

2. Control Keys

- Ctrl Key, Alt Key, and Esc Key: These keys are used with other keys to perform special actions.

- Ctrl + C: Copies selected text.

- Ctrl + V: Pastes copied text.

- Ctrl + X: Cut

- Ctrl + A: Select All

- Ctrl + P: Print

- Ctrl + B: Bold

- Windows + L: Locks the computer.

- Alt + Tab: Switches between open applications.

- Esc Key: Cancels or closes the current task or program.

3. Navigation Keys

- Arrow Keys: These keys move the cursor up, down, left, or right.

- Page Up and Page Down Keys: These keys move the page up or down by one page at a time.

- Home Key: This key brings you to the start of a document.

- End Key: This key brings you to the end of a document.

- Delete Key: This key deletes text to the right of the cursor.

- Insert Key: This key is used to overwrite text.

4. Function Keys

- F1 to F12: These keys are located at the top of the keyboard and are used for specific tasks.

- F1: Opens the help menu.

- F5: Refreshes the page.


5. Numeric Keypad (NumPad)

- Numeric Keypad: This is a set of keys on the keyboard that is helpful for typing numbers and some
symbols quickly. It includes:

- Number keys (0-9).

- Direction keys (up, down, left, right).

- Symbol keys (+, -, , /).

- The number keys on the numeric keypad type numbers by default, but when combined with the
Shift key, they can type symbols.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

- Shift + 2: Types the symbol "@".

- Ctrl + S: Saves the document.

- Windows + D: Minimizes all open windows and shows the desktop.

- Alt + F4: Closes the current window.

Mouse

- What is a Mouse?

- A mouse is a small device used to control the pointer on the computer screen.

- It allows you to move the pointer and select things on the screen by clicking its buttons.

- Types of Mouse:

- Mechanical Mouse: Has a ball at the bottom that rolls to move the pointer.

- Optical Mouse: Uses light beams and sensors to move the pointer.

- How the Mouse Works:

- Single Click: Selects an icon or option, or runs a command.

- Double Click: Opens a file or program.

- Triple Click: Selects a whole sentence or paragraph in a document.

- Drag: Moves an icon or text, or selects text in a document.

- Right Click: Opens a menu with options.

- Scroll Wheel: Helps scroll the document up or down when rotated or clicked.

Fun Fact:

- The earliest mouse had a wire at its rear part, making it look like a real mouse, which is why it got
its name. The cursor on the screen was called "CAT" at that time!
Touchpad

- Touchpad: In laptops, there's a built-in touchpad that works like a mouse.

- It has two buttons that work like the left and right mouse buttons.

- You move the pointer by sliding your finger across the touchpad.

- It does not have a scrolling wheel.

Scanner

- Scanner: A scanner is an input device used to make a digital copy of a physical document, like a
book or photograph.

- You place the document on the scanner, press the scan button, and the image or text gets saved
on the computer.

- Other Types of Scanners:

- Barcode Reader: Used in supermarkets to scan prices on items and create a bill for the customer.

- QR Code Reader: Used to pay money directly from the user’s bank account.

Output Devices

- Monitor: The monitor is an output device that shows what is happening on the computer in the
form of text, images, and videos.

- It helps us see what we are doing on the computer.

- Modern monitors are thin and lightweight.

- Projector: A projector is used to display the output on a large screen.

- Printer: A printer is an output device that creates a physical copy of a document on paper.

- You use the print command in a document to print it.

- 3D Printer: A special printer that can print almost anything, like plastic toys or machine parts made
out of metal.

Speakers

- Speakers: A speaker is a device that produces sound. It is commonly used to listen to music,
recorded speeches, and other sounds.

Input-Output Devices

- Headset:

- A headset has small speakers that go over your ears and a microphone.

- The speakers allow you to hear sound from the computer (output).

- The microphone lets you speak into the computer (input).

- Touchscreen:

- A touchscreen is an electronic display screen.

- It works as both an input and output device.

- You can touch the screen with your fingers or hand gestures to control a computer, tablet, or
smartphone (input).

- The screen also shows you pictures and information (output).

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