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    I.C.

    T NOTES 🖥️
    COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER
    MOST COMMON SOFTWARE PROBLEMS
    SYMBOLS AND CORRESPONDING COMMANDS
    HOW TO CREATE A NEW DOCUMENT
    IDENTIFY COMPUTER COMPONENTS

    1. PRINTER
    2. SCANNER
    3. MONITOR
    4. CPU
    5. FLASH DRIVE
    6. KEYBOARD
    7. MOUSE
    COMPONENTS FUNCTION
    OF A COMPUTER

    PRINNTER It allows digital data to be


    converted to print format.

    SCANNER It is used to convert printed


    materials into digital form.

    FLASH It is a small, ultra-portable storage


    DRIVE device.

    MONITOR It displays the video and graphics


    information generated by the
    computer through the video card.
    SPEAKER This device allows users to hear
    audio stored in the computer’s
    storage.
    It is responsible for interpreting
    and executing most of the
    CPU commands from the computer's
    other hardware and software.
    KEYBOARD It is used to input text, characters,
    and other commands into a
    computer or a similar device
    MOUSE It is a hand-operated input device
    used to manipulate objects on a
    computer screen.
    MOST COMMON SOFTWARE PROBLEMS

    1.COMPUTER SYSTEM IS HANGING OR NOT


    RESPONDING.

    If the operating system or other software in


    unresponsive, try to look for the task manager in
    your operating system to end the task or the
    process

    If the computer does not respond at all, restart


    your computer by pressing the power button for
    a few seconds and then run a virus scan once the
    computer has been restarted. Make sure you
    have a reliable antivirus software, it can be
    licensed or free, which is available online

    2. OPERATING SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT PROPERLY.

    The operating system might have encountered a


    system boot failure or was improperly shut
    down. If this iw the case, the operating system
    needs to be restarted or reformatted. Make sure
    to save your files on a separate storage device,
    such as flash drives or external hard drives
    before restarting of reformatting the system

    3. COMPUTER IS BECOMING SLOW.


    If your computer is slower than usual, you can
    often fix the problem by cleaning and removing
    unwanted files from the hard disk. It can also be
    a sign of insufficient memory External hard
    drives are great storage solutions for overloaded
    central processing unit and will help your
    computer run faster

    4. INSTALLED DEVICES ARE NOT WORKING.

    There are times that the installed devices are


    not working after updating the computer
    operating system. Check your other installed
    software that may need updating to make the
    devices function well.

    5. COMPUTER FILES ARE INFECTED WITH VIRUSES.

    You may accidentally catch malware or adware.


    Especially when you browse the internet and
    automatically. Install unknown apps to your
    computer. Avoid this by installing firewall,
    antivirus, and antispyware tools and scheduling
    regular registry scans.

    Files that are already infected by a computer


    virus can be saved by scanning the file itself. In
    any case that the file cannot be opened, it needs
    to be deleted, us it will infect other files. Scan
    external storage devices when Plugging them
    into the computer
    6. MOUSE AND KEYBOARD HAVE STOPPED
    WORKING.

    If you are using a wired mouse or keyboard.


    Make sure it is correctly plugged into the
    desktop computer and it is not broken. You may
    also remove the plug and reconnect. Sometimes
    cables are just loose.

    If you are using a wireless mouse or keyboard,


    check if the wireless USB is plugged into the
    desktop computer properly. See if the batteries
    for the wireless mouse and keyboard have
    enough charge.

    7. SOUND IS NOT WORKING.

    Check the volume level. Look for the audio


    button in your computer to make sure the sound
    is turned on and the volume is up. The audio
    button is usually located at the bottom-right
    corner of the screen.

    Check the cables. Make sute external speakers


    or headphones are plugged in, turned on, and
    connected to the correct audio port or a
    Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. If your computer
    has colur-coded porn, the audio output port will
    usually be green

    Check if the driver for the sound card is installed


    or needs an update
    8. SCREEN IS BLANK.

    The computer may be in sleep mode. Click the


    mouse or press any key on the keyboard to wake
    it.

    Make sure the monitur is plugged in and turned


    on.

    9. DESKTOP COMPUTER WILL NOT TURN ON.

    Make sure that the outlet or extension. Cord is


    working before you plug the power cable.

    Replace the power cable if you have one.

    Check the power button if it’s not stick.

    10. THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE CPU.

    If you hear clicking or grinding sounds from the


    hard drive, then it might be time to get a new
    one. Hard drives have a limited life span, and
    loud sounds are the main sign of a hard drive
    failure.

    MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES

    1. Always check the cables. Check all related


    cables to make sure they are properly connected
    and not broken.
    2. Free up some hard drive space. Giving your
    computer storage with at least 15% to 20% free
    space will allow the operating system to write
    temporary files, helping it to ruo more smoothly.

    3. Install any available updates. If updates in


    hardware drivers are available online, grab the
    opportunity to do so it will help you save time
    looking for updates when a problem occurs
    SYMBOLS AND CORRESPONDING COMMANDS
    WORD PROCESSING

    Word processing is the term used to describe the


    writing of letters, reports, and other documents
    using a computer. It helps you save time and
    improve the appearance of your document. A word
    processor is an application designed to use the
    computer as a useful electronic writing tool that
    can edit, save, and print documents.

    USES OF WORD PROCESSING

    Word processors offer a wide variety of features


    that can help people produce different documents
    for a specific purpose. Anyone can use word
    processors because of their user-friendly
    interface.

    Teachers use word processors to create letters,


    newsletters, certificates, brochures, and many
    other desktop publications. Students can also
    create letters, research papers, projects, and
    notes. Professionals and employees can produce
    resumes, reports, application letters, letterheads,
    and any work- related documents.

    GETTING FAMILIAR WITH WORD PROCESSING

    Microsoft Word (MS Word) is one of the most


    common word processors available in the market.
    It can be accessed from Microsoft Office’s
    productivity tools that have different programs for
    different tasks. The latest version today is
    Microsoft Word 2019
    How to Create a New Document Based on the
    Different Available Templates
    1.Select a template (e.g., Blue curve business cards).
    Once it is selected. A window will appear with details
    about the template. Click Create.

    2.Next, you will see the selected business card template


    ready for editing contents,

    3.To put contents in the business card, you just need to


    edit the first card. It will be automatically applied to
    the rest of the cards.
    4.To insert a logo, select each LOGO HERE box, right-click
    and choose Change Picture, and then click From a File.
    It means that the image to be inserted is stored in a

    folder in the computer.

    5.A window will appear, letting you locate your image to


    be inserted. Once located, just click on the desired
    image and then click Insert.
    6.To save a new document, press Ctrl+S on the
    keyboard, or click the Save button on the upper left
    corner of the document. You may also click the File tab

    then select Save.

    7.A dialog box will appear asking for a File Name. Under
    Choose a Location, you can choose where the file will
    be stored. To locate a folder, click the arrow on Choose
    a Location or More save options then press Save.

    Notice that the file name on the upper left corner has
    changed from Document3 to My Business Cards.
    Documents in Microsoft Word are usually saved in the
    Documents folder with the file type DOCX.

    8.You can also save the files in a different location, with


    a different file name, and with a different file type. Just

    click on the File tab, then select Save As.

    9.To save under a different file name, delete the existing


    file name and type a new one. Documents can also be
    saved in a different file format. Just click the arrow on
    the file type and select your desired file type. It can be
    saved as a template. Portable Document Format (PDF),
    web page, rich test format, or any file type you want to
    use.
    10.Click Browse to locate the folder or drive.A dialog box
    will appear on the left side. Click Save to finish

    the process.

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