What your work station should look like

Before AND After Class!

Signed OUT of Chrome/Clever

Monitors Off or Computers Shut Down
Keyboards Up
Chairs pushed in
Student Name:
Block:
Quarter:
WPS Acceptable Use Policy
You and your parent/guardian signed the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at the beginning of the
school year. This means that you may use the school’s tech resources, but you must do so in a
responsible manner. Here is a list of the things you may NOT do on the devices here at school,
as well as a list of the penalties, should you choose to violate the AUP.
Unacceptable Uses:
The activities listed below are not permitted. The list of activities described below is not meant
to be comprehensive. The Worcester Public Schools reserves the right to make judgments both
as to what constitutes inappropriate behavior and the consequences that apply.

● Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures

● Using obscene language
● Given personal information, such as full name, phone number, address or identifiable
photo without permission from teacher and parent or guardian
● Harassing, insulting or attacking others (cyberbullying)
● Damaging or modifying computers, computer systems or network resources, whether
physically or through use of software means such as deletion, formatting, viruses,
hacking, phishing, cracking
● Attempting to bypass web content filters through proxy sites or other means
● Violating copyright laws
● Using others’ passwords
● Trespassing in others’ folders, work or Files
● Intentionally wasting limited resources
● Installing any software, shareware or freeware without principal approval an installation
buy on-site contact person
● Employing the network for commercial purposes, financial gain or fried
● The entire network, wired and wireless, his for educational uses only. Any non-WPS
device on the Worcester public schools network she’ll be used for educational purposes
only. Non-educational use is prohibited.

Additionally, while in the lab:

● Do not touch someone else’s computer. This includes the monitor, tower, keyboard,
mouse and all of the connections (power/LAN/etc.)
● Never unplug any part of the computer without permission. This includes mice,
keyboards and cords.
● Always log off before leaving the lab
● Always turn off your monitor before leaving the lab
● Always push in your chair and make sure cords are out-of-the-way before leaving.

Student Signature____________________________________________ Date:____________

Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________ Date:____________

Mrs. Harvey 2018-2019

Computer Class
Sign into computer
as Student
/no password

Click on the
Chrome Icon

Log In to Google

Click to see what

you’re typing
When you come into class and sit at your computer:
***REPORT ANY DAMAGES/MESSES IMMEDIATELY***

***Monitors should NOT be raised up!***

When you leave, chairs must be pushed in.

Logging on to your computer

1. Click the power button on the tower

2. Click the power button on the monitor

3. Click Control + Alt + Delete (hold all three down together)

4. Click on SCHOOLS/Student and Enter

(there is no password)

Logging into Google

Open Chrome (the only browser you should be using)

Delete the Internet Explorer icon from your Desktop AND from your QuickLaunch Bar.
ADD Chrome to the QuickLaunch Bar if it is not already there.

Use the Clever Icon to log into school apps

.
Make sure you have your own log-in saved in Chrome

When leaving class, LOG OUT of chrome.

❖ If it’s not the last class of the day for the lab, put the
computer to sleep.
❖ If it IS the last class of the day, SHUT DOWN the computer
In order to leave the room, you must first fill in the signout on classroom or my website.
● You MUST have your agenda with you.
● You MUST carry the appropriate pass (yellow- for the 3rd floor)
● You should stay on this floor unless mandated as otherwise.
● You may not leave in the first or last five minutes of class.
● Bathrooms are closed during lunch (except for students attending lunch) and last period.

I don’t generally allow students out for drinks of water. Go in between classes, please.
Basics:
Log into the computer
Log into Google
Log into Clever
Accessing Student Portal

Learn Key computing terms:

Browser Menu Bar Address Bar
Chrome Drop-down Monitor
Window Tab Computer (tower)
Tab Enter Mouse
Minimize Scroll Keyboard
Maximize Shift Toolbar
Close out Icon Shortcuts
Cursor Windows Button Log-in /Sign-in
Waffle Log Off Student ID
Hamburg Shut Down Email Address
Classroom Stream Refresh
❏ Set up Your Classroom Classes

❏ Communicating in the Classroom stream

❏ Completing Assignments in Classroom

❏ Uploading Documents to Assignments

❏ Links, Videos, and Files to Classroom Assignments

❏ Add Drive Files to Classroom Assignments

❏ Viewing Assignments

❏ View Classroom docs before turn in

❏ Use Classroom app on tablets/phones

❏ Turning in non-Google files

❏ Marking complete when nothing is to be turned in

❏ Viewing Grades of Google Assignments

❏ Private messages/Notifications in Classroom

❏ Creating files

❏ Accessing files

❏ Organizing files

❏ Working with Office files and other non-Google files

❏ Uploading Files

❏ Converting Files

❏ Sharing files with specific people

❏ Sharing non-Google files

❏ Sharing files as a link

❏ Creating and Managing Folders in Google Drive

❏ Share a Resource Folder in Drive

❏ Create a Google Document

❏ Share a Google Document

❏ How to collaborate using Docs

❏ Formatting text/numbering/bullets

❏ Direct Comments to specific users

❏ Add links, headers, footers, page breaks

❏ Access and Review Revision History in Google Docs

❏ Review Comments in Google Docs for Contributions

❏ Revert to Earlier Versions

❏ Citation tools to avoid plagiarism

❏ Create Google Slides

❏ Insert and Arrange Text, Shapes, Lines, and Word Art

❏ Format fonts and colors

❏ Create Linked Text

❏ Change background color of Slides

❏ Embed a Video in Google Slides

❏ Add comments to Google Slides

❏ Direct Comments to specific users

❏ Share Slides

❏ Collaborate inside a slideshow

❏ Edit speaker notes

❏ Create a Google Form

❏ Add/Edit different Question types in Google Forms

❏ Choose a Response Destination

❏ Edit Form settings

❏ Email Google Form to users

❏ View Responses

❏ Using Google Forms for Feedback

❏ Grading with Google Forms quizzes

❏ Using Google Forms to Collect Data

❏ Embed Video in Google Forms

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
On any given day, you will encounter computer systems in much of what you do,
even if you don’t realize it. The television channels you watch, the radio stations
that you listen to, the car that you drive in, and even the cash register at the local
grocery store are all controlled in some way by computer systems! They help us
perform tasks, keep track of information, and even control the airplanes that fly
above us. Throughout the course of this class, you will learn about how
computers work, how to perform simple tasks, and more.

Anatomy of a Computer

As with most products, computers are designed in a variety of ways. There are,
however, major similarities regardless of the brand (e.g., Dell, Apple, Acer, HP,
Lenovo) of the computer. There are two main types of computers, desktops and
laptops. However, all computers have the following components:

THE MONITOR
The monitor looks like a television screen and is where you see what is
happening on your computer. By using shadows and graphics with over a million
different colors, much of what you see will appear 3-dimensional. Think of this as
the ‘face’ of the computer.

THE CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The CPU houses the machinery that allows your computer to work. Think of this
as the ‘brains’ of the computer. This component looks very different in desktops
and laptops, but it works the same.

THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard is one of two ways to interact with your computer. The keys should
mostly mimic a traditional typewriter.

THE MOUSE
This is the other way to interact with your computer. Most mice have two
buttons—a right and a left button—and a scrolling wheel.
Tablet Computers
A type of mobile computer called a tablet. Tablets have all of the main computer
parts in one unit. Generally a tablet comes with no physical mouse or keyboard
and most of the input is done by touching the screen. Additional accessories
such as keyboards are normally available for purchase to help make the tablet
easier to use. Tablets are convenient to use for traveling since they are small and
easy to carry.

How Computers Work

Hardware / Software

Computers use both hardware and software to perform their work. Think of
hardware as the physical pieces of a computer—the monitor, the CPU, all the
pieces and parts inside the CPU, the mouse, the keyboard, etc. Software, on the
other hand, consists of programs that we use to interact with the computer. You
can’t physically touch software like you can the keyboard, but you can still
interact with it. A word processing program like Microsoft Word is a piece of
software that you could use to type a grocery list. Games that you play on your
computer are also considered software—it doesn’t have to be work-related!

Information / Data

Computers are designed to work with a type of information commonly referred to

as “data.” Data comes in many forms, whether it is written data (such as a letter
to a friend), audio data (like a song), video data (like a popular movie or DVD),
and more. Certain types of software programs work with different types of data.
For example, iTunes works primarily with audio data, while Microsoft Word, a
word processing program, works primarily with written data.

The keyboard is just one of the ways in which you can create, interact with, and
modify data. There are many ways to get data off of the computer, such as
printing it out on paper, copying it to a CD or flash drive, or publishing it to the
Internet.
“My Computer is Possessed!”

It is a common misconception that computers have “a mind of their own.”

Although computers can perform certain tasks much more easily and faster than
humans (like counting, performing mathematical calculations, etc.), they are, in
the end, machines and can’t think for themselves. It is safe to say that the
computer cannot do anything that you do not tell it to do. Remember that you are
in control of the computer, in the same way that you are in control of your car.
Your car won’t move until you press your foot on the accelerator, and it won’t
stop until you press the brake. Computers work in the same way.

Keeping Your Computer Healthy

In the end, computers are machines just like any other. Sometimes, although not
often, they may malfunction, become stuck (or “frozen”), or may have a part that
breaks and needs to be replaced. Just like your car or lawnmower, computers
need to be maintained. Keeping your virus software up-to-date, installing updates
for your operating system (e.g., Windows updates), and refraining from installing
unnecessary programs will keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently
for a longer period of time. Consider computer maintenance like oil changes in
cars – necessary for the machines to run as long as possible!

Key Facts About Computers

 A computer does not need to access the Internet in order to run properly.
 The Internet is a way of connecting to other computer users. You can
connect to the internet using a phone line, a cable connection, or by using
a wireless connecting device (wi-fi). For most home computer users, this
is a paid service, though you can use the Internet for free in some public
locations, like the library or a coffee shop.
 A computer will be able to perform most common functions (play music,
type documents, edit pictures) and run programs without an Internet
connection. However, to view a web page or send an e-mail, you will need
an Internet connection.
 A computer needs an Operating System in order to work, though any new
computer that you purchase will come with an operating system already
installed. The most common operating systems are Microsoft Windows
and Macintosh OS X.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
The Operating System (OS)

Computers without operating systems are exactly like televisions without a

signal: They will turn on, but you will be looking at a blank screen
with no hope of interacting with it (the lights are on, but nobody’s
home)! The most popular operating system is “Microsoft
Windows,” and it is utilized by most personal computer (PC)
users. It is what you are using today in class. If you think of the
CPU as the “brains” of the computer, the operating system acts
as the nervous system of the computer, connecting the CPU
to all the computer programs. The operating system allows you to run other
programs, work on projects, and do basically everything else that computers are
capable of. There are many different versions of Microsoft Windows, and a new
version is released every couple of years (just like car models).

There are other operating systems as well. Apple manufactures a

computer called a Macintosh, or Mac. Macs use an operating
system called “Mac OS X” which, while it looks very different from
Microsoft Windows, runs using the same basic principles. While
fewer people use Macs than PCs, schools often use Macs, as well
as people who work with graphic design and video and image
editing. As a general rule, Macs tend to be more expensive than PCs.

You shouldn’t ever need to mess with the operating system. It should run
correctly and without error for as long as you have your computer. In fact, if you
ever take your computer in for a repair, the technician will be looking primarily at
your operating system (not your programs), in the same way that a mechanic will
look at your car’s engine.

The operating system of your computer is so important, that any computer you
buy will be sold with one already installed and ready to go (so outside of
choosing between a PC and a Mac, you don’t really need to worry about the
operating system except to make sure you get the newest or most appropriate
version). In addition, popular software programs are also often already installed
on computers, so all you have to do is plug your computer in and go!

Computer Manufacturer (e.g. Apple

Lenovo) Computer is called a Macintosh
Computer is called a PC (Mac)
Operating System is Windows Operating System is OS X
Turning On the Computer and Logging On:

Turning the Computer On

Let's get started! As you sit down at your desk, you can assume that your
computer system is one of three states:

 OFF: This is exactly what it sounds like: The computer is off, and no parts
are running or working. The monitor is black (no images), there is no
“whirring” sound from the CPU, and the computer is unresponsive to
mouse movements or pressing keys on the keyboard. The power button (if
it lights up) should not be lit up.

 ON: When a computer is on, you should see images on the monitor,
possibly hear a “whirring” noise coming from the CPU (hopefully not too
loud!), and the pointer on the screen (the small white arrow) should
respond when you move the mouse.

 SLEEP MODE: Most computers have a mode called “Sleep,” in which the
computer is on, but has assumed an energy-efficient, minimal power
mode. To “wake” the computer, simply move the mouse around or press
the space bar on the keyboard, and it will “wake up” and return to the
exact same place that it was when it went to sleep. In other words, if you
were using a word processing program and the computer went to sleep, it
would return to exactly what you were working on when it wakes up.

To turn a computer on, simply press the power button once (no need to hold the
button—just press and release). We will go over how to turn off a computer later
in this handout.
Logging On

Once you turn the computer on, the computer will go through a series of
automated tasks before it is ready for you to interact with it; this process is called
“startup.” This process will last between one and two minutes. If the computer is
not working correctly, you may see an error message during startup. If the
computer is performing as it should, however, you will probably see one of the
following screens:

This is called a “Log On” window, and it means that the computer is password
protected. If you do not see this window upon starting the computer, you can
assume that your computer is NOT password-protected and may be used by
anyone. To log on, you simply enter your user name and password. If you are
using a public library computer, this could be your library card number.
Minimize: Maximize: Close: Left- Restore
Left-click this Left-click this click this Down: Left-
button to button to make button to close click this
shrink the the window as the window. button to make
window down large as it can The program the window
to a small be—it should will close and smaller without
button that will take up your stop running. minimizing it.
appear in the entire screen. Make sure you
task bar (see save your work
below). first!

Microsoft Windows is capable of running more than one program at once. In

other words, you can write a letter in Microsoft Word, while surfing the Internet
while using Microsoft Excel while checking your e-mail and so on! This is called
“multi-tasking” and is a feature of all computers. However, with all of these things
going on at once, how do you keep track of them all? The Taskbar, which is the
bar that spans across the bottom of your screen next to the Start Menu, is
designed to help you keep track of all of your programs. It looks like this:

In the illustration above, there are several programs running. Each program that
is open is represented by a “button” on the Taskbar. To use one of the programs
that is “open,” simply left-click on it once to bring it up to the top of the screen.
The taskbar is modeled after what might happen in real life: You are reading the
newspaper, and you put it down to pick up your favorite book. You didn’t throw it
out or destroy it, you simply set it aside. This way, you can pick up right where
you left off once you are done reading your book. The taskbar works the same
way, but with software programs, not books.

This is what is looks like on a Windows 10 computer like the one you have in school.
SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPUTER
Logging Off vs. Shutting Down

To log off or shut down the computer, click the Start button:

Logging off your computer and shutting down your computer are two different
things. Remember the analogy of the car: Logging off a computer is like locking
the car (the computer is password-protected and you can’t do anything). When
you first log in to a computer, it’s like using a key (password) to get in, and when
you are done using the computer, you need to log off (the computer will remain
on) to make sure no one can make changes while you are away.

By contrast, when you click Shut Down, it is like turning a car’s ignition off. You
need to make sure that processes and programs are properly ended and shut
down before pushing the shutdown button, just as with a car you have to turn off
the ignition before pulling out the key. Click the Start button, then click Shut
Down. Do not press the power button to turn off your computer!

After you have clicked Shut Down, your computer will begin a shut-down process
in which it saves things you have been working on, and ends all programs that
are running. You may see a window that says, “Windows is shutting down.”
When the computer is done shutting down, the screen will go black, and the
computer tower will stop making any noise. It is now shut down. It is not
necessary to press the power button—your computer will turn off automatically.
 General Computer Vocabulary
Study online at [Link]/_57ezfe

1. Button a graphic icon that can be clicked to perform a 21. Pointer (Most commonly) the arrow that appears on your
specific task computer screen and moves the cursor when you
move your mouse or touch your trackpad.
2. Close exits the active window
Window 22. Right The way to access special features and drop-down
Click menus of an application
3. CPU Central Processing Unit; the brain of the
computer. 23. Shut the process of closing all application and exiting
Down the operating system
4. Cursor A representation on the computer screen of the
mouse pointer location. 24. Start a menu button on the task bar where users can
Menu open programs, get help, and shut down the
5. Desktop a personal computer designed to be in a
computer
stationary location, where all of its components
fit on or under a desk or table 25. Taskbar A Windows operating system feature that displays
buttons for each open file or application.
6. Expand clicking of triangle: expands and displays all the
Folder sub folders
7. Import pulls information from an outside file to a
File document or program in which you are working
8. Internet A global network connecting millions of
computers, making it possible to exchange
information.
9. Keyboard An input device that enters data with letters,
numbers, symbols, and special function keys.
10. Laptop a computer that is portable and suitable for use
while traveling.
11. Left Click the main button used on the mouse that
performs and sends most actions to the
computer
12. Logging End your computer session by clicking this
Off button in the Start Menu
13. Logging Opens your user account and makes computer
On available
14. Mac An Apple computer
15. Maximize enlarges the window to the size of the screen
Window
16. Minimize hides the window but leaves it open in a
Window dormant (sleeping) state. It can be opened by
clicking it on the taskbar.
17. Mouse a hand-operated electronic device that controls
the coordinates of a cursor on your computer
screen as you move it around on a pad
18. Online computers that are connected and ready to
receive and/or transmit data via the internet
19. Operating the software that supports a computer's basic
System functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing
applications, and controlling peripherals.
20. PC personal computer
THE KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
Keyboard Commands

11 12
15 16

13 14

In order to use your computer effectively, you must interact with it using both the
mouse and the keyboard. The above image of a keyboard may closely resemble
(if it is not identical to) the keyboard in front of you; learning the function of just a
few keys will help you to interact better with your computer and individual
programs. The following is a list of commonly used keys that have special
functions (keep in mind that key functions can change depending on which
program you are using):

1. Backspace: This key deletes letters backward ().

2. Delete: This key deletes letters forward ().
3. Shift: This key, when pressed WITH another key, will perform a
secondary function.
4. Spacebar: This key enters a space between words or letters.
5. Tab: This key will indent what you type, or move the text to the right.
The default indent distance is usually ½ inch.
6. Caps Lock: Pressing this key will make every letter you type
capitalized.
7. Control (Ctrl): This key, when pressed WITH another key, performs a
shortcut.
8. Enter: This key either gives you a new line, or executes a command
(pressed in a word processing program, it begins a new line).
9. Number Keypad: These are exactly the same as the numbers at the
top of the keyboard; some people find them easier to use in this position.
10. Arrow Keys: Like the mouse, these keys are used to navigate through a
document or page.
11. Escape
12. Function Keys (F keys)
13. Windows Button
14. Alt Key
15. Insert/Overwrite
16. Numbers Lock
The Mouse

While the keyboard is primarily used to insert/input and manipulate text and
numbers on a computer, the mouse is used mostly for navigating around the
screen. Mice come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some of the strangest-
looking mice often look that way because they are designed to be more
ergonomic than traditional mice.

There are traditional mice… unusually shaped mice…

stylish mice… complicated mice…

and real mice!

The type of mouse that you choose to use is totally based on your preference—If
you want a fancy mouse, that’s fine; if you prefer a simple mouse, that’s OK too.
Each mouse, however different it may be, has similar functions. As you can see
on the “traditional” model above, a traditional mouse has two buttons with a
wheel between them (gray) that spins, called a “scroll wheel.” Both buttons can
perform separate functions, and are referred to by which side of the mouse they
are located on.
Pressing the LEFT mouse button is called “left-clicking,” while pressing the
RIGHT mouse button is called “right-clicking.”

Left-clicking is used far more often than right clicking. For now, know that left-
clicking is used to select or click on something, while right-clicking presents
additional menu options.

Practice

Keyboarding Practice! [Link]

Left-Clicking, Double-Clicking and Right-Clicking

One of the most difficult things to learn when first beginning to use a computer, is
how to use the mouse. It takes coordination, precision, and patience. Fortunately,
the more you practice, the easier it will become!

The mouse symbol, or pointer, that appears on the computer screen will change
its look and function depending on what it is near or hovering over.

Your mouse pointer will most often look like an arrow

When your mouse pointer is over an internet link, it will look like a pointing
hand
When your mouse pointer is over a place where you can type, it will look like
an I-beam

When your computer is busy or ‘working,’ your mouse pointer may look
like an hourglass or a spinning circle.

There are actually many different pointers (though these are the most common),
and they will change automatically depending on what task you are trying to
perform.

The buttons on the mouse may also have different functions, depending on
which program you are using. If you are working in Microsoft Word, for example,
the mouse will offer options related to Microsoft Word. Conversely, if you are
working in Microsoft Excel, the mouse will offer options related to Microsoft
Excel, and so on.

For now, remember these rules:

1. The LEFT mouse button SELECTS items.
2. The RIGHT mouse button GIVES YOU MORE
OPTIONS.
 3. Double-Clicking the LEFT mouse button EXECUTES options (for
example, you can open a program by double-clicking an icon on the
desktop).
4. Double-Clicking the RIGHT mouse button does not do anything.

Practice Exercise

Mousing Around! [Link]

This exercise will let you practice a variety of the skills you’ll need to use your
mouse effectively. Try this practice site from any computer connected to the
Internet
 Alt Key
used to modify the function of other keys on the keyboard if it is held down while another key is pressed

Backspace
deleting text to the left of the insertion point/cursor

Cap Lock Key

causes all letters of the letters to print in capitals. (It is a toggle key: each press reverses its action- meaning it stays ON
until pressed again)

Control Key (Ctrl)

used to access commands through the keyboard rather than the menus; CTRL commands are commonly shortcuts.

Cursor/Arrow Keys
Located on the right hand side of the keyboard. Used to move the cursor one cell position at a time.

Delete Button
removes the character after the insertion point/cursor. Can also delete graphics or groups of text that are selected.

Enter Key
pressed to begin a new line in a word processor, or to signal the computer that data has been typed in and completed
(also called Return Key)

Escape key (Esc)

lets the user cancel the last operation and go back to the previous screen or to close/exit a software menu or dialog
box

Function Keys (F Keys)

used alone or in combinations with other keys to perform special functions, such as setting margins and
centering copy, viewing source code or going into full-screen mode.

Insert/Overwrite
switches between the mode in which the cursor, when typing, types over any text that is present in the current location
and where the cursor inserts a character at its current position, forcing all characters past it one position further.
Number Keypad
keys at the right side of the keyboard used to enter numeric copy and perform calculations

Numbers Lock
is a key on the numeric keypad of most computer keyboards. It is a lock key that allows the numbers to be entered as
data.

Shift Key
a key used to make capital letters and certain symbols when pressed in combination with another key

Spacebar
oblong key at the bottom of a keyboard which, when pressed, adds a space at the text insertion point

Tab Key
moves the cursor to preset positions in a document or used to move to the next data entry areas in programs or dialog
boxes

Windows Button
used to access the Start Menu. It is located in the bottom left corner of the Desktop (the farthest left icon on the task bar.)
Microsoft®

Windows 10 Free Quick References!

Quick Reference Card Visit: [Link]
Start Menu Keyboard shortcuts
Account Named Groups Live Tiles
Click to switch to another Tiles are organized Click a tile to Basic Commands
account, lock the computer, into groups open an app
or sign out Start Menu
Copy a Folder/File Ctrl + C
Cut a Folder/File Ctrl + X
Paste a Folder/File Ctrl + V
Most frequently
used apps Cortana (speech) +C
Cortana (text) +S
Actions Center +A
Task View + Tab
File Explorer
Close App Alt + F4
Settings
Power Lock computer +L
All Apps
Print Ctrl + P
Start button Cortana
Click here to open Search for apps, files, or folders by typing in File Explorer +E
the Start menu keywords, or saying the terms you’re looking for Run dialog box +R

Start Menu Apps Settings Shortcuts

 To Open the Start Menu: Click the Start button. Or,  To Launch an App: Find and click the app’s tile on Open Settings +I
press . the Start menu. Or, select All Apps from the Start
Menu and select the app you want to open. Devices pane +K
 To Resize App Tile on the Start Menu: Right-click
a tile, click Size and select a size.  Jump to Different Apps: In the All Apps list click a Sharing pane +H
letter header, then select another letter, to display all
 To Rearrange Tiles: Tiles are organized into groups Display options for +P
of the apps that begin with that letter.
of related apps. Drag a tile to a new location in a second screen
group, or drag it between groups to start a new  To Search for an App: Click within the Search field
group. and type a keyword for the app. Quick Link menu +X
 To Remove a Tile from the Start Menu: Right-click  To View All Installed Apps: Select All Apps from
the tile and click Unpin from Start. the Start Menu. Desktop shortcuts
 To Add a Tile to the Start Menu: Right-click the  To Close an App: Click the Close button in the top- Desktop +D
app and select Pin to Start. right corner of the app. Or, press Alt + F4.
 To Stop Updating an App’s Live Tile: Right-click  To Jump to an Open App: Click the Task View Maximize +
an app’s tile and click Turn live tile off. button. Or, press + Tab. Note: Right-click an app Minimize/Restore +
 To Search for Files or Apps: Click within the and click Close to close it.
Switch between apps Alt + Tab
Search field and type a keyword for the file or app.  To Install an App: Install apps from the Windows
Search results are displayed in the menu. Store, media such as DVDs, or download from the Minimize all windows +M
 To Rename Live Tile Groups: Click the Live Tile Internet.
group’s name, and type in a new name. Snap app to left +
 To Uninstall an App: Click the Start button and
 To Lock Your Computer: Click the Account button select Settings from the Start Menu. Click the Snap app to right +
and select Lock. System category and select Apps & features.
Select the app that you want to install and click the New Desktop + Ctrl + D
 To Sign Out of Windows: Click the Account button Uninstall button.
and select Sign Out. Close Current Desktop + Ctrl + F4
 To Switch Users: Click the Account button and Switch Desktops + Ctrl +  / 
select another user account.
 To Change Account Settings: Click the Account
button and select Change Account Settings.

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Cortana: Window preview: Address bar Title bar Search box
Click to open Cortana Point to the program icon on the taskbar. Click Displays the location of the Click and drag to Enter keywords to
to search for items. a preview thumbnail to view the window. folder that is currently open move the window search the folder.

Ribbon
Program icon: Click to
Displays buttons
open the program.
and menus for
Rearrange icons by
common
clicking and dragging.
commands
Show Desktop button:
Point or click here to Navigation Pane
make open windows Provides quick
invisible. navigation to
folders and files.
Task View button: Click to view Notification area: The Action Browse to favorite
all of the open windows in Task Center, clock, and other system locations, libraries,
View. icons are located here. OneDrive, This PC, Display Settings
and the network Choose how you want the content
 To Peek at Open Windows: Point to a program icon on the taskbar. Point at within the File Explorer to display
the resulting thumbnail preview to peek at the window.
 To Minimize Other Windows: Press + Home. Or, click and shake a Action Center
window's title bar quickly from side to side.
 To Display Notifications: Click the Notifications icon on the taskbar, or
 To Compare Windows Side by Side: Click and drag a window's title bar to swipe in from the right side of the screen on a touchscreen, to open the
the right side of the screen, and select a window thumbnail for the left side of Notification Center.
the screen. Or, press +  or + .  Collapse Actions Center: Click Collapse to collapse the actions down to
 To Maximize an Open Window: Click the window's Maximize window. Or, only the top row. The top row can be customized in the Settings app, so
you can control which four actions are available when the list is collapsed.
press + .
 Available actions include:
 To Switch Between Apps: Press Alt + Tab to move quickly between open o All Settings: Opens the Settings app.
programs and windows on the desktop. Or, press + Tab to open Task o Airplane Mode: Toggling on will turn off all radios.
View, and select a window thumbnail. o Battery Saver: Toggles battery saver mode, dimming the screen and
 To Access Settings: Click the Start button and select Settings from the applying other settings to save power.
Start menu. o Bluetooth: Toggles Bluetooth radio on/off.
o Brightness: Adjusts your screen’s brightness between 100%, 75%
 To Pin a Program to the Taskbar: Pin your favorite desktop apps to the 50%, and 25%.
taskbar so you can open them from within the desktop. Open the program you
o Connect: Connects to wireless devices (ie. Bluetooth).
want to pin, right-click the program icon on the taskbar and select Pin this
o Location: Toggles location services on/off.
program to taskbar.
o Note: Opens a new note in MS OneNote.
o Quiet Hours: A Do Not Disturb mode which blocks notifications
from appearing.
Settings and Personalization o Rotation Lock: Locks portrait or landscape views in tablet
 To Personalize your PC: Click the Start button, select Settings from the computers.
Start menu, and click the Personalization category from the Settings app. o Tablet Mode: Toggles tablet mode, which makes the computer act
more like Windows 8 and includes full-screen apps, bigger touch
 Change Background – Choose built-in colors and pictures, or use your own. targets, the Start Screen replaces the Start Menu, etc.
Select more than one picture to start a slide show. o VPN : Displays VPN settings in the Settings app.
 Change Colors – Change window color and transparency. o WiFi: Toggles wifi on/off (not used to find a network).

 Change Lock screen: Change the image that appears when the screen is Cortana
locked.
 Change Start: Change what apps appear on the Start Menu.
 Change Themes: Change Windows’s color scheme.
 Cortana allows you to search for apps, files, or folders by typing in
keywords, or saying the terms you’re looking for.
 You can use Cortana’s speech recognition by clicking the microphone
button and saying the terms you’re looking for.
 To open Cortana, click in the Cortana field to the right of the Start button.
 Cortana will display the results that she thinks are relevant.
 You can control your search results in Cortana’s Notebook.

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1. Ctrl+A Highlights/Selects All

2. Ctrl+B Bold
3. Ctrl+C Copy
4. Ctrl+I Italics
5. Ctrl+L Left align text
6. Ctrl+P Print a document
7. Ctrl+S Save a document
8. Ctrl+Shift+< Decrease font size
9. Ctrl+Shift+> Increase font size
10. Ctrl+U Underline
11. Ctrl+V Paste
12. Ctrl+X Cut
13. Ctrl+Y Redo the last action
14. Ctrl+Z Undo last action
15. Shift+Arrow Keys to select text
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A CPU is brain of a computer. It is responsible for all functions and processes.
Regarding computing power, the CPU is the most important element of a computer
system.

The CPU is comprised of three main parts :

* Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Executes all arithmetic and logical operations.
Arithmetic calculations like as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Logical operation like compare numbers, letters, or special characters
* Control Unit (CU): controls and co-ordinates computer components.
1. Read the code for the next instruction to be executed.
2. Increment the program counter so it points to the next instruction.
3. Read whatever data the instruction requires from cells in memory.
4. Provide the necessary data to an ALU or register.
5. If the instruction requires an ALU or specialized hardware to complete, instruct
the hardware to perform the requested operation.
* Registers :Stores the data that is to be executed next, "very fast storage area".

Primary Memory:-
1. RAM: Random Access Memory (RAM) is a memory scheme within the computer
system responsible for storing data on a temporary basis, so that it can be promptly
accessed by the processor as and when needed. It is volatile in nature, which means
that data will be erased once supply to the storage device is turned off. RAM stores
data randomly and the processor accesses these data randomly from the RAM
storage. RAM is considered "random access" because you can access any memory
cell directly if you know the row and column that intersect at that cell.
2. ROM (Read Only Memory): ROM is a permanent form of storage. ROM stays
active regardless of whether power supply to it is turned on or off. ROM devices
do not allow data stored on them to be modified.

Secondary Memory:-
Stores data and programs permanently :its retained after the power is turned off

1. Hard drive (HD): A hard disk is part of a unit, often called a "disk drive," "hard drive," or "hard
disk drive," that store and provides relatively quick access to large amounts of data on an
electromagnetically charged surface or set of surfaces.
2. Optical Disk: an optical disc drive (ODD) is a disk drive that uses laser light as part of the process
of reading or writing data to or from optical discs. Some drives can only read from discs, but recent
drives are commonly both readers and recorders, also called burners or writers. Compact discs,
DVDs, and Blu-ray discs are common types of optical media which can be read and recorded by
such drives. Optical drive is the generic name; drives are usually described as "CD" "DVD", or
"Bluray", followed by "drive", "writer", etc. There are three main types of optical media: CD,
DVD, and Blu-ray disc. CDs can store up to 700 megabytes (MB) of data and DVDs can store up
to 8.4 GB of data. Blu-ray discs, which are the newest type of optical media, can store up to 50
GB of data. This storage capacity is a clear advantage over the floppy disk storage media (a
magnetic media), which only has a capacity of 1.44 MB.