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Definition of a Computer

It is an electronic device that accepts and storing information at great speed and accuracy. Basically it is made up of two parts, which is the hardware and Software.

Hardware
This represents the physical components of the computer, which
Can be seen and touched. 'Examples include, The Monitor or Visual Display unit (VDU), The System Unit or Central Processing Unit (CPU), Keyboard &Mouse (Attached with a mouse Pad)

Software
This is the part of the computer that can be seen and worked with but cannot be physically touched. It is also made up of two parts.
System Software
Otherwise called an operating System, it is responsible for the computers operation or functioning. Examples include

Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 93
Microsoft Windows ME
Microsoft Windows Xp
Microsoft Window Vista
Microsoft window 7
Microsoft window 8

Application Software
These are software’s Users (YOU) can apply to carry out dally
Office work which include typing documents, performing simple
And advanced calculations, creating impressive designs, examples
Include
Microsoft Word& Excel
Microsoft Access &PowerPoint
Page Maker & Corel Draw

How to boot & Shutdown the Computer on Windows 98
Put on CPU & Monitor
Allow Computer to boot/start
Click Start menu on the task bar
Select shut down
Press Ok
Put off CPU & Monitor on Window XP
Put on CPU & Monitor
Allow Computer to Boot /Start
Click Start On Task Bar
Click Turn Off
Put Off Monitor

HOW TO USE MICROSOFT WORD (MS WORD)

Microsoft Word is application software used for word-processing. Word processing simply means preparing a document. This was originally done with the aid of typewriters which is referred to as manual word processing; new word processing is done electronically using computer software's.

To Start &Exit Microsoft Word
• Click Start on the Task Bar, Select all Programs
• Click Microsoft Word
• Click File and Click exit (the box with a red color on top most part)

Learning How to Type in MS WORD and understanding the tools

For you to type effectively, you need to know how to use the keys below
• Tab Key: This moves the cursor to create a paragraph space.
•Space Bar: This key creates space between two characters.
•Arrow Keys: they are four in number which are the right, Left, Up & Down arrow keys. They move the cursor in the direction the user requires,
Home &End Keys: This moves the cursor to the Beginning and End of a line respectively.
•Backspace: Deletes one character backwards from the current cursor position.
Delete Key: This is used to delete characters from the cursor position
•Enter Key: This moves the cursor to the next line
•Caps Lock Key: This enables you to switch between capital and small letters.
•Shift Key: It also enables you to switch between capital and small letters.
You can now type a full page of either a newspaper extract or passage of any book. This will enable you get used to the keyboard and strengthen your typing skills.
Note: Getting used to the keyboard will take some time, so you don't have to be in a hurry. Also you are been trained to be a very good Computer User and not a Typist.

WHAT YOU SEE IN MICROSOFT WORD

When you open Microsoft word you will come in Contact with the following.

1. The Title Bar: This bar which is normally the first shows you the title or name of the document you are using,
2. The Menu Bar: This bar displays a list of options from which you can choose from.
3. The Standard Tool Bar: This bar displays operation icons like save, Open and Print icon etc.
4. Formatting Bar: This bar enables you to change characters or letters to suit a given document e.g. it contains features like Bold / Underline & Italic.
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