Exploring and Maintaining Your Computer pt. 1
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This document provides instructions for using and maintaining basic computer functions. It discusses the taskbar and how to hide it. It describes using the search feature and what is contained in the system tray, such as the speaker, battery, and brightness icons. The document outlines how to use File Explorer to rename, delete, and restore files and folders, including using the Recycle Bin. It also explains how to copy, move, and paste files between locations. Finally, it defines what programs are and mentions different types like freeware and licensed software.
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Jeri Mayah “Ayah” P.
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Week 3](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/comp-230611123211-dc394de6/85/Exploring-and-Maintaining-Your-Computer-pt-1-1-320.jpg)
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Exploring and Maintaining Your Computer pt. 1
- 1. ] Computer VII Jeri Mayah “Ayah” P. Asuncion Teacher Week 3
- 2. Lesson 2 (part 1) Exploring and Maintaining Your Computer ]
- 3. THE TASKBAR The taskbar is the bar found on the bottom of the desktop.
- 4. HOW TO HIDE THE TASKBAR? 1. Right-click on any unused space of the taskbar. 2. Unchecked the Lock the taskbar option to hide the taskbar.
- 5. USING THE SEARCH FEATURE Search button – found beside the Start button.
- 6. THE SYSTEM TRAY System Tray – found on the right side of the taskbar and contains smaller icons which corresponds to system actions.
- 7. THE SYSTEM TRAY Speaker Battery Information and Power Saving Brightness
- 8. THE SYSTEM TRAY Action Center – contains more tiles where other system options can be accessed.
- 10. RENAMING A FILE OR FOLDER Right-click > Rename
- 11. DELETING FILES AND FOLDERS Right-click > Delete
- 12. DELETING FILES AND FOLDERS RECYCLE BIN The Recycle Bin is a repository for files that are not yet permanently deleted. Files that enter the Recycle still consume hard drive’s space until they are permanently deleted.
- 13. DELETING FILES AND FOLDERS Shortcut key: Ctrl + Delete
- 14. RESTORING DELETED FILES OR FOLDERS Shortcut key: Right-click > Restore
- 15. COPYING OR MOVING FILES OR FOLDERS Copying – means duplicating the file. Moving – means the same file is transferred to a different location. Shortcut key: Ctrl + C = copy Ctrl + X = cut Ctrl + V = paste
- 16. PROGRAMS PROGRAMS are applications that are installed in the computer. They can do simple to complex tasks based on what they have programmed to do. Freeware Downloaded from the Internet, without the need for paying to use them. Licensed Bought from a provider, with payment
- 17. PROGRAMS
- 18. PROGRAMS
Editor's Notes
- #4: It contains the Start button, a few task buttons, the icons of minimized programs, and many more.
- #5: What are you going to do if u want to hide the taskbar?
- #6: Whe the search windows shows up, the user can start typing keywords of the file or program she is looking for. Simply start typing keywords and windows will automatically search.
- #7: The right most part of the SY always contains the date and time. Theres also a date and time settings link where the date and time settings can be changed.
- #8: Other items are Speaker settings where the speaker volume can be controlled Battery – it shows the percentage left of the battery and its operation time Brightness – to adjust the brightness of the screen
- #9: Included in this pane are
- #10: The File Explorer can be found in the Start Menu. It is used to navigate the different files and folder in the operating system.
- #11: To rename a folder or file, first do right click the file then choose rename from the options. The file or folder name will then be editable and the user can now change the name. Of the file is open it cannot be renamed. U must close the file first, before renaming it.
- #12: Files and folders can be deleted by right-clicking on its icon, then choosing delete from the drop down. A faster way to delete a file is by simply clicking its icon, then pressing Delete key on the keyboard.
- #13: Read first > Now if you delete a file it will go the Reycle bin.
- #14: To permanently delete a file, access the file via the RB, then delete the file from there again.
- #15: If you accidentally deleted a file, u can just simply trigger the keyboard combination ______ to undo the action. Now If the file has been deleted for quite some time, and has already been in the Recycle Bin, the only way to restore it back is by going to the Recycle Bin. The the restored file will be sent back to the folder where it was deleted.
- #16: Files and folders can be copied or moved to another location. To copy a file or folder, right click on its icon, then select Copy. Then, go to the new folder location, right click on any black area then select paste. Video in desktop.
- #17: They can either be Freeware or licensed.
- #18: Programs can cater different purposes. They can be used for productivity or work such as clicl. They can be use to browse
- #19: They can be used to modify images such as adobe photoshop and
- #20: They can also protect the computer like anti _____ They can be for entertainment like ___.
- #21: We’ll continue our discussion about programs next week. That’s all for today! Thank you and Goodbye!