COMPUTERS

Technical documentation
Table of contents

1. Introduction 5
1.1 Purpose of this document 5
1.2 Intended Audience 5
1.3 Acronyms and abbreviations 5

2. Getting started 5
2.1 Set-up 5
2.2 Creating a user account 6
2.3 Desktop 6
2.4 Mouse and keyboard basics

3. Internet 6

3.1 Set up a connection

3.2 Open a web browser
3.3 Send an Email
1.Introduction

1.1.Purpose of this document

The purpose of this document is to give technical information about use and design of computers..

1.2.Intended audience
The intended audiences are:
-people who need to learn how to use a computer
-students from IT universities

1.3.Acronyms and abbreviations

2.Getting started

2.1.Set-up your computer

For setting up a desktop computer , there are a few steps which need to be followed before using it.
The monitor , keyboard and mouse should be connected to the tower , as well as the tower must be
plugged into a power source.
Tip:
-a laptop is much more easy to use . Plug the laptop into a power source to make sure it is
charged , and then power it to begin.

2.2.Create a user account

When the computer is on , a user account must be created . This account will hold all of your
documents , pictures , downloaded files , etc.
Tip:
-you should create a strong password to protect your personal information(highly recommended)

2.3.Desktop
If you are just getting started with windows , learning how to navigate the interface is the right place
to start .
Desktop includes:-desktop background(wallpaper)
-taskbar(at the bottom of the screen)

The taskbar is where you can find shortcuts to some of the applications on your computer , as well as
the start button . Also that is the place you will find File Explorer , which allows you to view and open
files and folders.

The Desktop is the main workspace of a computer .To open a program , file , or folder , just double
click the icon . (for instructions about the mouse and other peripherals see the table of contents).
For opening a file,you have to double-click it and it will appear in a new window . Different windows
can be moved by clicking and dragging the top of the window . If there are more than one window
opened at the same time,you can quickly switch between them by clicking the icon for that window on
the taskbar .

2.4.Mouse and keyboard basics

The mouse has three main components:-2 buttons , on the left and on the right which you can
click(these help opening programs)
-a small wheel in the middle of these two buttons which
allows scrolling up and down pages

Tips:-the index finger can be used to click on the left button and the middle one to click the right
button
-a wireless mouse may have a compartment to insert a battery and it may have an on and off
button . It also must have an USB connector.
-to work properly,place the mouse on a smooth surface(e.g mouse pad)

The keyboard
A keyboard is for putting information including letters, words and numbers into your computer. You
press the individual buttons on the keyboard when you type.
The number keys across the top of the keyboard are also found on the right of the keyboard.

Tips:-practice some keyboard shortcuts :Ctrl+s—save

Ctrl+c—copy
Ctrl+v—paste
Ctrl+z—undo etc.

3.Internet
3.1.Set up a connection
To connect to the internet,your computer must have access to an internet connection .
Depending on how the network at your location is configured , you may need to connect your computer
directly to the network's router or modem . Also , the computer can be connected to a wireless (Wi-Fi)
network.
A wired network connection can be more faster and it will not experience interference like
wireless network might.

3.2.Open a web browser

A web browser is a sofware application for accessing information on the WWW.It allows you to
watch online videos , movies , download files and do everything internet related
All computers come with a preinstalled browser(e.g. Internet Explorer , Opera , Mozilla Firefox
, Google Chrome).
Tips:-Chrome is one of the most popular browser and it is available free from Google.

3.3.Send an Email
 Steps:
-search Yahoo Mail on Google
-if you already have an account ,log in using username and password(otherwise just
create a new account)
-in the left corner click on COMPOSE
A new blank email window will open up.
-in the “To” field , write the email address of the person(s) you want to send the
message to
-in the “Subject” field you can write the topic of your email (it is not absolutely
necessary)
-type the message in the main field
-finally , click the “Send” button at the bottom of the window