How to Operate a Computer

Using computer is really not a big deal, you don’t need to have any special educational background except how to “Read and Write”. You need to know how to read to be able to understand the simple commands on the computer or laptop.

It doesn’t matter if you are just using a computer for the first time or you want to improve on what you already know without having to attend any formal computer class.

The importance of computer cannot be over-emphasized be it for personal use or for business and office use. People with computer knowledge have advantage of securing a better job and even faster than those who don’t! You can quickly get any information on your computer using the internet search engines and even send e-mails to any part of the world within few seconds to minutes sitting right in the comfort of your room.

It is therefore very important to learn the basic use of computer.

How to Operate a Computer or Laptop

You are either using a Desktop computer or you are using a laptop. A desktop computer is a computer that is small enough to be used on a desk while a laptop computer is a small computer that you can carry with you.

Parts of a Desktop Computer 

The Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Keyboard

Monitor

Mouse

Speakers

Printer

Operating System

While all these are independent components for a desktop computer, a laptop has all these components built in it. The printer is the only external device.

Connecting a Desktop Computer

Step one

Make sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the back of the CPU and connected to electricity source.

Step two

Connect the monitor cable to the back of the CPU

Step three

Connect the keyboard and mouse cord to the back panel of the CPU.

To Start the Desktop Computer or a Laptop Computer

Press the power button located on the front panel of the CPU or on your laptop. The desktop is loaded following a booting process of your computer.

To Shut Down Your Computer

Click “Start” button and choose the “Turn off Computer” option. This will display the options to “Standby”, “Restart” or “Turn off” the computer.

How to Adjust Your Monitor Settings

Right click on any blank portion of the desktop and select the “Properties” option from the content menu.

On “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab to adjust the resolution of the screen. The “Themes” tab will allow the loading of pre-designed windows themes. The “Desktop” tab provides the way for changing the color of the desktop as well as the displayed wallpaper. The “Appearance” tab provides the various options of changing the behavior of the windows, icons and other elements of the platform, while “Screen saver” tab shows the option to allow the monitor to go on standby or display animation.

How to Install Software

Software is used to extend the functionality of any computer system, software is normally installed using the local hard drive through a CD or DVD or downloaded from the internet.

CD or DVD Software Installation

Insert an installation CD or DVD into the hard drive of the computer/laptop. This will automatically read and launched by the computer OS

A new window is displayed that shows progress of installation.

On installation completion you are usually prompted to reboot your computer.

Launching a Newly Installed Program

Click on “Start Menu” and choose “All Programs’ and select from the menu for shortcut to program on your “Desktop”

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