Performing computer operations

WEB SCRIPT Electrical and Electronics
Sector: Electronics Products Assembly and Servicing NC II
Qualification: Perform Computer Operations
Unit of Competency: Performing Computer Operations
Module Title: LO 3: Access information using computer
Learning Outcomes: Cherrylyn Manalo
Developer/s:

TITLE Accessing information using computer
OBJECTIVES
TOPIC 6 In this lesson, the learners should be able to identify the Desktop Icons of a
computer and Keyboard parts, shortcuts and finger placement.

Desktop Icons

INTRODUCTION

An icon is a small graphical representation of a program or files that, when
clicked on, will be run or opened. Icons are used with Graphical User Interface
(GUI) operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and the Apple Mac OS,
to help quickly identify a type of file or program associated with the icon.
6.1 Recycle Bin

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The Recycle Bin is a location where deleted files are temporarily stored in every version of
Microsoft since Windows 95. The Recycling Bin allows users to recover files that have been
deleted in windows. The image above is an example of what the Recycle Bin may look like in your
version of windows; it can be found on the Desktop.
6.2 My Computer

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The My Computer folder in Windows XP is a gateway to all the data stored on the computer,
attached devices, and the network -- as well as a shortcut to most of your system information. It
also has shortcuts to system updates and restoration features.
6.3 Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer
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Internet Explorer is an Internet browser that allows users to view web pages on the Internet.
Users can also utilize Internet Explorer to listen to and watch streaming content, access online
banking, make purchases over the Internet, and much more.
6.4 Folder

New Folder
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Folder is nothing more than a location on a disk used for storing information about files. A folder is
a virtual location where programs, files and other folders can be located.
6.5 Control Panel

New Folder
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The Control Panel is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and
change system settings. It consists of a set of applets that include adding or removing hardware
and software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options, and accessing networking
settings.
QUIZ 6.: DRAG AND DROP

TOPIC 7 Keyboard Techniques

INTRODUCTION Keyboarding is a hard skill to learn and takes time to develop correctly.
7.1 However, patience and practice are all you need to accomplish picking it
up. Correct keyboarding technique requires proper hand positioning at
the computer keyboard and learning to key by touch, thus enabling eyes
to remain on the copy rather than watching fingers.

Keyboard Keys 1

 Esc Key (Escape)– exit or cancel operations
 Tab – used to indent paragraphs or move from one text field to another
 Caps Lock – makes all letters capital until you turn it off

 Shift - allows you to capitalize letters when pressed down and allows you to access the

secondary function of your computer keys
 Ctrl (Control) –a modifier key that performs a special operation when pressed in

conjunction with another key or keys
 Windows Key – open and close your windows start menu
 Alt (Alternate) – a modifier key that performs a special operation when pressed in

conjunction with another key or keys
 Space Bar – adds one blank space between objects
 Right Click Key– allows you to access contextual menu options based on where your

mouse is on the screen
 Enter – starts a new line or begins a process
 Backspace – erases the object to the left of the cursor

7.2 Keyboard Keys 2

 Insert – allows you to replace a word with another by writing over it
 Home – moves your cursor to the front of your line of text
 Page Up/Page Down – scrolls the page up or down
 Delete – erases the object to the right of the cursor
 End – moves your cursor to the end of your line of text
 Numeric Keypad – a number pad typically found on the far right of a keyboard
 Num Lock (Number lock) – enables and disables the numeric keypad. Turn the Num Lock

on to use the numbers on the keypad, turn it off to use the keys other functions
 Print Screen/Sys Rq – copies the current screen to the clipboard to paste or sends the

current screen to the printer
 Scroll Lock – temporarily stops the scrolling of text. Use is mostly restricted to Microsoft

Excel
 Pause/Break – allows a user to pause and un-pause an action such as a computer game

or scrolling text
7.3 Keyboard F Keys

F Keys are known as Function Keys and may have a variety of different uses or no use at all
depending on the OS and the open program. They can be combined with modifier keys as well.

 F1 – almost always opens a help screen in a program
 F2 – allows you to rename a highlighted file, icon, or folder
 F3 – often opens up a search feature

 F4 – opens the address bar in Windows and Internet Explorer. Closes the currently active
program when combined with the Alt key

 F5 – refreshes a website or webpage
 F6 – moves the cursor to the address bar in most web browsers
 F7 – opens up spell check in Microsoft Office programs
 F8 – enters the Windows startup menu when computer is booting up
 F9 – refreshes a document in Word and sends email in Outlook
 F10 – activates the menu bar in an open program. Can also operate as the right click when

combined with the Shift key
 F11 – activates full screen mode in all web browsers
 F12 – opens the save as window in Microsoft Office programs
7.4 Keyboard Finger Position
The Home Keys

The fingers on your left hand should be placed over the A, S, D, and F keys and
the fingers on your right hand should be placed over the J, K, L, and ; keys.
These keys are considered the home row keys. Your thumbs should either be in
the air or very lightly touching the spacebar key.

The Top Row Keys

The Bottom Row Keys
Quiz 7 DRAG AND DROP

ASSIGNMENT SHEET 7
Keyboard Finger Position

Learning Outcome: Accessing information using computer
Task: Take online typing practice
Learning Objective: At the end of this assignment the trainee will be able to learn to type faster
and with fewer errors.
Time Allotted: 1.5 hrs
Materials and Equipment needed:

● Computer set
● Internet Connection
STEPS:
1. Create a Free account with this link https://www.typing.com/

2. Click student then take typing test

3. Complete the Beginner Course
4. Take a screenshot of the result to confirm that you completed the task
5. send this to your learning facilitator

Performance Checklist Criteria 7

Keyboard Finger Position

Trainee’s Name: ___________________________________ Date: _______________

Did the trainee perform the following… YES NO
1. Perform Occupational Health and Safety Procedure and Policies.

2. Prepare all the necessary materials needed for typing test

3. Familiarize with the keyboard keys

4. Used all your fingers instead of peck typing (using one or two fingers)

5. .Complete the Beginner Course

Trainer’s Signature:

Comment/Feedback:

7.5 Keyboard Shortcut

In computing, a keyboard shortcut is a set of one or more keys that invoke a command in
software or an operating system.
They are typically an alternate means for invoking commands that would otherwise be accessible
only through a menu, a mouse, or an aspect of the user interface. These shortcuts can expedite
common operations by reducing input sequences to a few keystrokes.
These shortcuts can provide an easier and quicker method of using computer programs. These
commands are commonly accessed by using the Alt key (on PC computers), command key (on
Apple computers), Ctrl, and Shift in conjunction with a single letter.

SOME KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

 Alt + Esc: Switch between programs in order they were opened.
 Alt + Letter: Select menu item by underlined letter.
 Ctrl + Esc: Open Start menu.
 Ctrl + F4: Close active document (does not work with some applications).
 Alt + F4: Quit active application or close current window.
 Alt + Spacebar: Open menu for active program.
 Ctrl + Left or Right Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one word.
 Ctrl + Up or Down Arrow: Move cursor forward or back one paragraph.
 F1: Open Help menu for active application.
 Windows Key + M: Minimize all windows.
 Shift + F5 Key: Move to a previous revision.
 Ctrl and A: Selects all in the current document.
 Ctrl and B: Bold text.
 Ctrl and C: Copies the item or text.
 Ctrl and D: Displays the Font dialogue box.
 Ctrl and E: Switch a paragraph between center and left alignment.
 Ctrl and F: Displays the Find dialog box to search the current document.
 Ctrl and G: Displays the Go To dialog box to search for a specific location in the current

document.
 Ctrl and H: Displays the Replace dialogue box.
 Ctrl and I: Italicize text.
 Ctrl and J: Switch a paragraph between justified and left alignment.
 Ctrl and K: Create a hyperlink.
 Ctrl and L: Left align a paragraph.

 Ctrl and M: Indent a paragraph from the left.
 Ctrl and N: Create a new document.
 Ctrl and O: Opens a new document.
 Ctrl and P: Prints a document.
 Ctrl and R: Switch the alignment of a paragraph between left and right.
 Ctrl and S: Saves a document.
 Ctrl and U: Underlines text.
 Ctrl and V: Pastes the copied item or text.
 Ctrl and X: Cuts the selected item or text.
 Ctrl and Y: Redo the last action.
 Ctrl and Z: Undo the last action.
 Ctrl and Enter: Insert a page break.
 Ctrl and F2: Select Print Preview command.
 Ctrl and F4: Closes the active window.
 Ctrl and F6: Opens the next window if multiple are open.

QUIZ 8 IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Identify the following keyboard shortcuts.

________1. Ctrl + B

________2. Ctrl + C

________3. Ctrl + S

________4. Ctrl + F

________5. Ctrl + Y

________6. Ctrl + U

________7. Ctrl + I

________8. Ctrl + J

________9. Ctrl + X

________10. Ctrl + P