College of engineering and
Raya University
Technology
Department of Computer Science
Fundamentals of Computer Literacy
Training
Module 1: Computers Hardware & it’s
Component's
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Module 1: Computers
Basic contents of Computers
Computers and Devices
Managing Files and Applications
Networks and Network concepts
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Computer & Online Essentials
This quick reference is for Microsoft Windows 10,
Google Search, Chrome and Outlook 2016.
Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands
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Computers and Devices
1.1 Hardware
1.1.1 Define the term hardware.
Hardware: Physical, tangible items that form part of a
computer system, like the hard drive, monitor,
keyboard, and mouse.
1.1.1 Identify the main types of computers like:
Desktops: Traditional computers designed to stay in a
single location connected to a power outlet.
Laptops: Portable computers designed for mobile,
flexible use
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1.1.1 Identify the main types of devices
like:
Tablets: Hand-held mobile computers with a
touchscreen interface that combine computing and
Internet access.
Smartphones: Small hand-held, mobile devices
with a touchscreen interface that combine
computing and Internet access with the
functionality of a mobile phone.
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1.1.2 Identify the main types of integrated and
external equipment like:
Printer: External devices that print information on paper or
other materials.
Screen: Integrated or external devices that visually display
output such as text and graphics.
Scanner: External devices that read images or text and convert
the data into digital information.
Keyboards :Integrated or external typing devices used to issue
commands and
enter characters.
Mouse/Track pad: External / Integrated pointing devices used
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to select items and issue commands.
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Touch Screen: Integrated screens that enable interaction with
what is displayed on screen by touching the screen with a stylus
or one or more fingers.
Camera: Integrated or external cameras used to capture digital
images or videos. A web camera (webcam) streams video in real
time to or through a computer to a computer network.
Speakers: Integrated or external devices that produce sound
waves audible to the human ear.
Microphone: Integrated or external devices used to digitally
capture sound.
Headset: External devices that combine headphones and a
microphone to provide the functionality of a hands-free
telephone
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Docking Station: External devices used to connect laptops to
other devices such as keyboards, monitors, speakers or printers.
Storage: Internal or external devices that retain saved data.
1.1.3 Identify common input/output ports like:
Universal Serial Bus (USB) : Typically used to physically
connect storage and other devices.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI):
Typically used to physically connect media devices to
transfer video and audio data.
Video Graphics Array (VGA): Typically used to
physically connect a monitor, projector or TV to transfer
video data.
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1.1.4 Log off a computer or device using an
appropriate routine.
Close any open files and applications.
Click the Start button.
Select the Profile icon
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1.1.4 Shut down a computer or device using an
appropriate routine.
Close any open files and applications.
Click the Start button.
Click the Power icon.
Click Shut down
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1.1.4 Restart a computer or device using an
appropriate routine.
Close any open files and applications.
Click the Start button.
Select the Power icon.
Click Restart.
1.1.4 Log in to a different user account.
Close any open files and applications
Click the Start button.
Select the Profile icon.
Select Switch account.
Select the relevantComputer
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Profile icon and enter the appropriate
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1.1.5 Connect a device, equipment to a computer
using a USB connection.
Insert the flash drive (or other device or equipment) into the
USB port on the computer.
The computer will signal that a new device has been
detected.
Save or view files and folders as needed
1.1.5 Disconnect a device, equipment from a
computer using an appropriate routine.
Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in
the notification section of the taskbar.
Click the device to remove.
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When a Safe to Remove Hardware message appears, remove
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1.1.6 Connect computers, devices, equipment
using a
Bluetooth connection.
Click the Start button.
Click the Settings icon.
Click Devices
In Bluetooth & other devices set Bluetooth to On.
To connect a device, click Add Bluetooth or other device.
Click Bluetooth.
Select the relevant device
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On the device ensure Bluetooth is enabled and if not
already paired, click Pair and check that the PINs match.
Click Connect on the computer
1.1.6 Disconnect computers, devices, equipment
using a Bluetooth connection.
Select the device in Bluetooth & other devices.
Click Remove Device.
Click Yes
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