I.

Module 4 – Perform Computer Operations

Welcome to this Self-Learning Module. In this learning material, you

have find out what you already know by taking the pre-test, then you are
tasked to study the learning activities and perform the various practice tasks
1, 2 and 3. After studying and performing the practice tasks you may take the
post- test to determine the knowledge and skills you gained from this lesson.
You have to accomplish your assignment found in this module and you must
be able to apply what you have learned in another activity or in real life
situation.

In this lesson, you will learn more about computers, its parts, uses and
navigating the environment of it. You can select and use different programs
and learn the different keyboard techniques. You can print out data needed
and transfer files in different locations. Good luck!

II. Objective

At the end of the module, the learner should be able to:

1. Access information using computer;
2. Produce output/ data using computer system.

III. Vocabulary List

Desktop - the first screen you see when the computer starts up. It contains the
icons, the mouse pointer/cursor, the task bar, search bar and start button.

Directories – is a file system cataloging structure which contains references to

other computer files, and possibly other directories.

Folder – is a storage space, or container, where many files can be placed into
groups and organize the computer.

Icons – the shortcut of programs/applications installed on a computer located on the

desktop.

Recycle Bin – located on the desktop that contains of deleted files of a computer.

Shortcut Key – combination of keys on a computer keyboard

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Start Button – a button at the left lower part that contains all the
programs/applications installed on a computer.

Taskbar – displays at the bottom of the screen in the Windows default desktop.
the mouse pointer/cursor, the task bar, search bar and start button.

Windows (computing) – is a graphical control element that consists of a visual area

containing some of the graphical user interface of the program.

IV. Pre-Test

Direction. Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. When you turned on a computer and if you do not have a password, what
environment will appear?
a. Log In Windows c. Desktop
b. Documents d. Search Bar

2. What is the default icon on the desktop of a computer?

a. Programs c. My Computer
b. Recycle Bin d. Task Bar

3. It is button at the left lower part that contains all the programs/applications
installed on a computer.
a. Task Button c. Program Button
b. Start Button d. Search Button

4. It is the center of the keyboard, which contains the largest amount of keys,
includes letters and numbers.
a. Function Keys c. Special Keys
b. Alpha Numeric Keys d. Navigation Keys

5. What will happen to the file you perform copy and paste from desktop to
documents?
a. The file will be duplicated
b. The file will be deleted
c. The file will be transferred
d. None

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V. Learning Activities

Read Information Sheet 1

MANIPULATING WINDOWS

Once a computer is turned on, if there is no password you will be on the

desktop environment. If it has a password, you will be in Log In windows and needs
to provide and input the password. Having 1 or more user account has no effect in
the operation or function of the computer.

Desktop: The first screen you see when the computer starts up. It contains the
icons, the mouse pointer/cursor, the task bar, search bar and start button.

How to Add Icons on the Desktop?

After the successful installation of Operating System, the default icon on the
desktop is the Recycle Bin. In some instances, there were application software that
is creating an icon on the desktop automatically. Some applications need to be
manually create icons on the desktop.

Icons: Small pictures that represent files, commands, or other functions or

shortcut of the applications installed in a computer.

Pointer/Cursor: An on-screen symbol showing the current position of the

mouse.

Icons

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 Figure 1. Windows Desktop
Steps in Adding Icons on the Desktop
1. Click Start button
2. Choose/Click the application you want to create icon on the desktop
3. Click More
4. Click Open the location
5. Right click the application
6. Click Copy
7. Return to Desktop and Right Click on any blank space,
8. Click paste

Taskbar - displays at the bottom of the screen in the Windows default desktop.

Figure 2. Task Bar including the Start Button and Search Bar

You use the taskbar for two important tasks:

1. To display the Start button
2. To switch among currently running programs

Start Button – a button at the left lower part that contains all the
programs/applications installed on a computer.

Figure 3. Start Button

Uses of Start Button - Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
Use the Start menu to:
 Launch programs
 Open recently used files
 Change your system settings
 Find files and folders
 Access Help
 Shut down Windows

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Search Bar – a bar at left lower part beside the start button used to search any
application needed that is installed on your computer.

Figure 4. Search Bar

Window/Dialogue Box: A rectangular area used to display a program, message, or

data.

Menus: Drop-down lists containing commands that can be executed.

Scroll bars: Horizontal and vertical bars that allow you to see parts of the display
not currently visible.

Minimize: Click the Minimize button and the window disappears from the screen
and is displayed as a button on the taskbar, the horizontal bar at the bottom of
monitor screen that appears to the right of the Start button.

Maximize: Click the Maximize button and the window fills the full screen. The
graphic on the Maximize button changes and it becomes the Restore Down
button.

Restore Down: Click the Restore Down button to return the window to its previous
size.

Minimize

Maximize/Restore

Close

Scroll Bar

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 Figure 5. Window/Dialogue Box

Close: To close a window, open the File menu and then click Close. Or Click the X
button.

Move: Move the mouse pointer over the title bar, hold down the button, and drag
the window to its new location.

Resize: Move the mouse pointer over an edge of the window; hold down the button
and drag to make the window smaller or larger. You can change both the
width and height of a window at the same time by dragging a corner.

Working with Files and Folders

 When you use a computer, files begin to accumulate quickly.
 You can create folders to hold files of the same type, files for the same
project, or files that are somehow related.
 They hold information about some particular subject.
 You can create folders inside of other folders, called subfolders, to
further refine the type of information they contain.
 You can move or copy files from one folder or disk to another, but you
cannot have more than one file with the same name in a folder.

How to Create Folder and Sub-folder

Folder:
1. Right click on any blank space
2. Click New
3. Click Folder
4. Rename the folder (Default Name: New Folder)

Subfolder
1. Inside the folder created or in new window, follow the steps in
creating folder.

Read Information Sheet 2

COMPUTER KEYBOARD
The computer keyboard works much like a mouse; many keyboard
shortcuts can eliminate the need for a mouse. Keys are split into different
parts of the keyboard, each providing a specific function. Keyboards differ by
manufacturer and the operating system they are designed for.

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 A keyboard's primary function is to act as an input device. Using a
keyboard, a person can type a document, use keystroke shortcuts, access
menus, play games and perform a variety of other tasks. Keyboards can have
different keys depending on the
manufacturer, the operating system they're designed for, and whether they are
attached to a desktop computer or part of a laptop. But for the most part, these keys,
also called keycaps, are the same size and shape from keyboard to keyboard.
They're also placed at a similar distance from one another in a similar pattern, no
matter what language or alphabet the keys represent.

Function Keys
Across the top of a keyboard are a row of keys called the Function
Keys. Each key is composed of the letter F and a number, ranging from F1 to
F12. Each of the Function Keys performs a specific operation based upon
what software is being used.

Numeric Keypad
Many larger keyboards have an extra section to the right that contains
the Numeric Keypad. This consists of the numbers 1 through 9, an asterisk, a
slash, a dash, a plus sign, an enter key and a period. There is also is a "Num
Lock" key, which is used to turn on and off the Numeric Keypad.

Navigation/Cursor Keys
The Navigation Keys, also called the Direction Keys, are used to
navigate through documents and websites. Examples of Navigation Keys are
the up, down, left and right arrows.

Typewriter Keyboard/Alphanumeric Keys

The center of the keyboard, which contains the largest amount of keys,
includes letters and numbers. Most typing is done with these keys.

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 Special Keys
Other keys include the Alt and Ctrl keys (used for specific functions),
the Tab key (used to insert the curser) and the Shift key (used to make capital
letters or symbols that are located on the number keys).

Escape
The Escape key is located in the upper left-hand corner of the
keyboard. It is used to cancel operations.

THE MAGIC BEHIND KEYBOARDING

There really is no "magic" or secret about good typing ability. It just

takes time and lots and lots of practice. However, there are some important
things that will help you in the process:

1. Use the correct finger to strike each key.

2. Do not look at your hands
while typing. (Put the
keyboard reaches to memory.)
3. Sit up straight and feet flat on
the floor.
4. Keep home row fingers
touching home row keys even
in a difficult reach.
5. Strike the keys with a short
quick stroke.

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TIPS AND TRICKS

Learning to proper keyboarding is not easy. It will take lots of self-

discipline and patience. Sometimes it takes weeks to show just small
improvements. If you look at keyboarding as a skill that can be mastered with
lots of practice you will do fine. One key factor to mastering keyboarding is
good technique. Correct technique is the most important skill any beginning
typist can learn. Speed and accuracy are all built around good technique.

General Keyboard Shortcuts

 CTRL+C (Copy)
 CTRL+X (Cut)
 CTRL+V (Paste)
 CTRL+Z (Undo)
 DELETE (Delete)
 SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item
permanently without placing the item in
the Recycle Bin)
 CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the
selected item)
 CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
(Create a shortcut to the selected item)
 F2 key (Rename the selected item)
 CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the
insertion point to the beginning of the next
word)
 CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Move the insertion
point to the beginning of the previous
word)
 CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the
insertion point to the beginning of the next
paragraph)
 CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion
point to the beginning of the previous
paragraph)
 CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
(Highlight a block of text)
 SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select
more than one item in a window or on the
desktop, or select text in a document)
 CTRL+A (Select all)
 F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
 ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the
selected item)
 ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the
active program)
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 CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in
programs that enable you to have multiple
documents open simultaneously)
 ALT+TAB (Switch between the open
items)
 ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the
order that they had been opened)
 F6 key (Cycle through the screen
elements in a window or on the desktop)
 F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My
Computer or Windows Explorer)
 SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for
the selected item)
 ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System
menu for the active window)
 CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
 ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
(Display the corresponding menu)
 Underlined letter in a command name on
an open menu (Perform the corresponding
command)
 F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the
active program)
 RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to
the right, or open a submenu)
 LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to
the left, or close a submenu)
 F5 key (Update the active window)
 BACKSPACE (View the folder one level
up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
 ESC (Cancel the current task)
 SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM
from automatically playing)
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  ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the
selected object)
 ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut
menu for the active window)

Tips in Using Your Keyboard Safely

Using your keyboard properly can help avoid soreness or injury to your
wrists, hands and arms, particularly if you use your computer for long periods
of time. Here are some tips to help you avoid problems:

1. Place your keyboard at elbow level. Your upper arms should be

relaxed at your sides.
2. Center your keyboard in front of you. If your keyboard has a
numeric keypad, you can use the space bar as the centering point.
3. Type with your hands and wrist floating above the keyboard, so
that you can use your whole arm to reach distant keys instead of
stretching your fingers.
4. Avoid resting your palms or wrists in any type of surface while
typing. If your keyboard has a palm rest, use it only during breaks
from typing.
5. While typing, use a light touch and keep your wrists straight.
6. When you’re not typing, relax your arms and hands.
7. Take short breaks from computer use every 15 to 20minutes.

Cleaning the Keyboard

A dirty keyboard doesn't look nice, and can cause your keyboard to
not work properly. Dust, food, liquid, or other particles can get stuck
underneath the keys, which can cause them not to work. Check your owner's
manual to see if the manufacturer has provided you with instructions for your
specific keyboard. If so, you should follow them. If not, the following steps are
basic cleaning tips that will help you keep your keyboard clean:

1. Unplug the keyboard from the USB or PS/2 port. If the keyboard is plugged
into the PS/2 port, you will need to shut down the computer before
unplugging it.
2. Turn the keyboard upside down and gently shake it to remove dirt and
dust.
3. Use a can of compressed air to clean between the keys.
4. Moisten a cotton cloth or paper towel with rubbing alcohol, and use it to
clean the tops of the keys. Do not pour alcohol (or any other liquid) directly
onto the keys.

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5. Reconnect the keyboard to the computer once it is dry. If you are
connecting it to a PS/2 port, you will need to connect it before turning the
computer on.

Read Information Sheet 3

PRODUCE OUTPUT/DATA USING COMPUTER SYSTEM

Output device is any piece of computer hardware that displays results
after the computer has processed the input data that has been entered. This
device shows people the processed data or information in understandable and
useful form. A printer is device that prints text or illustrations on paper coming the
data processed by computer system. There are also called plotter and other
types of printer used for printing tarpaulins and other computer works.

Types of Printer

a) Ink-Jet or Bubble-Jet Printer - spays ink at a sheet of paper. Ink-

jet printers produce high-quality text and graphics.

b) Laser Printer - Uses the same technology as copy machines.

Laser printers produce very high quality text and graphics.

c) LCD and LED Printer- Similar to a laser printer, but uses liquid
crystals or light emitting diodes rather than a laser to produce an
image on the drum.

d) Line Printer - Contains a chain of characters or pins that print an

entire line at one time. Line printers are very fast, but produce low-
quality print.

e) Thermal Printer- An inexpensive printer that works by pushing

heated pins against heat-sensitive paper. Thermal printers are
widely used in calculators and fax machines.

Steps in Printing a MS Word Document

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 Printing a document varies depending on the brand of printer installed on
your computer. See to it that the printer is installed and the connector is
connected to the computer. Turn on the computer and open the document you
will print. You can also print other files in different formats such as spreadsheet
in MS Excel, a powerpoint presentation in MS Powerpoint, a pictures/images
created in MS Publisher and any other programs.

1. Click the Tab File or you just use shortcut method by just pressing
combination key of Ctrl + P. Then proceed to step no. 3

Click k

2. Click Print

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 Click k

3. If you will only print 1 copy of the entire document and only 1 printer is
installed on your computer, you can already click Print.

Click k

4. But if you will print 2 or more pages, you need to change the value of the
number of copies. By clicking the arrow down head or typing the number
of copies. Then click Print.
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 Click k

5. If you have 2 or more printer installed, you need to choose the printer
you will use. Click the arrow down head and select the printer to be used.
How to determine the printer that is connected and turned on? It should
be a status of Ready below the name of the printer. Then click Print.

Click k

Select/Click

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 6. If your document has 2 or more pages, and you don’t need to print all of
those pages, you can select only the pages you need to print. Type the
page of the document you need to print, then click Print.

Type the
page number

Note: If you want to print pages 2 & 5, you can also input the page
number by placing a comma between the number of pages. Ex. 2,5. If you will
print the first 3 pages of the 5 pages document you can input the page number
1-3.

STORAGE DEVICES

Aside from the devices attached on a PC, there are also the so called storage
devices that perform a special task in computing system. Storage device is any
apparatus for recording computer data in a permanent or semi-permanent form. The
temporary storage of data is the RAM, when the computer is turned on the data is in
the RAM, but when the computer is powered off all unsaved data or information will
be lost. All saved data or information will be saved in different storage devices. The
main storage device of a computer is the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

The following are also storage devices used in a computer for storing data:
flashdrive, external HDD, CD/DVD, memory card and many more.

Transfer Files and Data

Files such as documents, pictures, music, videos and other files can be
transferred from one location to another location of the same computer. It can also
be transferred from one device to another just like computer to flash disk or vice
versa, cellphone to cellphone, computer to computer and so on.

Data/File Transfer to Different Location/Directories in Same Device

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 The files in a computer is saved in different locations/directories. This files can
be transferred, removed and/or duplicated if needed. The following are the ways how
to transfer, remove or duplicate a file/folder including all of its contents:

a) Cut - Moving a file but removes the file from the original location.

b) Copy - Files can be copied from one folder to another to create an

exact duplicate of the original file in another or same location.

c) Paste - commands to make a copy of a file in a new or same location.

Moving a File
 Files can be moved from one folder to another by using the Cut and
Paste commands.
 You can also click and drag a file from one location to another.

Copying a File
 Use the Copy and Paste commands to make a copy of a file in a new
location.
 You can right-click on a filename to open a shortcut menu that lists the
Copy and Paste options.

Deleting a File
 Or right-click the filename and select Delete from the shortcut menu.
 When you delete a file, it is sent to the Recycle Bin. You can recover a
file from the Recycle Bin if you have not emptied the bin.

Selecting Files
 To select a group of adjacent files, click the first file to select it. Then
hold down the Shift key and select the last file in the list.

 To select a group of non-adjacent files, select the first file, hold down
the Control key, and click the remaining filenames you want to select.
All the selected files will be highlighted.

Dialog Boxes
 Some menu options need more information before they can be
executed.
 You provide the information in a dialog box.
 A dialog box is a window and has some of the same features as a
window, such as a title bar.
 Dialog boxes contain a number of other elements, categorized as
buttons and boxes, that help you give information to your computer.

Transfer Files and Data to Another Devices

A. Computer to Computer
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 In this method, you can use a cross-over cable directly connected
to the same each other. You can also use a local connection or router
either wired or wireless connections where the computers are connected
to the same network to meet and can transfer files to each other. You can
also transfer files using Bluetooth as long as it is discoverable by each
other.

B. Computer to External Storage Device

In this method, you need to have an external storage like flash drive,
external hard drive or memory card where you can save or copy the files
you will transfer from one device to another device or just retain in storage
devices.

Steps in Cut and Paste

1. Right Click the file/folder to cut.
2. Click Cut
3. Go to the desired destination where you want to transfer your file/folder. Right
Click on any blank space.
4. Click Paste
Note: Original file/folder will be lost and transferred to the new location.

Steps in Copy and Paste

1. Right Click the file/folder to cut.
2. Click Copy
3. Go to the desired destination where you want to transfer your file/folder. Right
Click on any blank space.
4. Click Paste
Note: Original file/folder will not be lost, a duplicate copy will be created on the
new location/directory.

VI. Practice Tasks

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 Practice Task 1

Directions:
A. Identify the pictures/image of windows environment presented
below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1.

2. 4.

5.

3.

B. Label the parts of the keyboard. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

4. 5. 6. 7.

2. 1. 9. 8.
3.
10.

Practice Task 2
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A. Direction: Write TRUE of the statement is correct and write FALSE if it is not.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The default icons on the desktop is recycle bin.

2. If your computer has a password after opening, you will be directed to the
desktop.
3. Icons can be added automatically upon installation of a program.
4. Cleaning your computer regularly can help to keep it working properly.
5. You can’t drag icons so you can’t move them again.

B. Direction: Give the shortcut key or keyboard shortcuts describe of the following
actions. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Save the current file or document (works in most programs)

2. Update the active window
3. Copy the selected item
4. Move to the bottom of a document
5. Undo an action
6. Select all items in a document or window
7. Display Help for a program or Windows
8. Cancel the current task
9. Print the document.
10. Switch between open programs or windows
11. Cut the selected item
12. Close the active item or exit the active program
13. Paste the selected item
14. Open Task Manager
15. Move to the top of a document.

Practice Task 3

Direction: Turn on your computer or in a computer shop, perform the following

computer task.

Task 5 4 3 2 1
Excellent Very Good Fair Poor
Good
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 Add an icon on the desktop &
Create a folder on desktop and
rename it with your Complete Name
Open MS Word 2016 then Type your
Name, Grade and Section, Address
and Name and Address of your
School the save the MS Word
Document in Documents
(Filename: CSS-Complete Name)
Transfer your MS Word Documents
to Your Created Folder.
Print the created document.
Total Score

Interpretation of Score
25-21 – Excellent
20-16 – Very Good
15-11 – Good
10-6 – Fair
5-1 – Poor

VII. Post Test

Direction: Read the questions carefully and chose the best answer from the
options given. Write the letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. When you turned on a computer and if you have a password, what

environment will appear?
a. Log In Windows c. Desktop
b. Documents d. Search Bar

2. It is button at the left lower part that contains all the programs/applications
installed on a computer.
a. Task Button c. Program Button
b. Start Button d. Search Button

3. This are small pictures that represent files, commands, or other functions or
shortcut of the applications installed in a computer.
a. cursor c. icons
b. programs d. shortcuts

4. What is the default icon on the desktop of a computer?

a. Programs c. My Computer

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 b. Recycle Bin d. Task Bar

5. It is the center of the keyboard, which contains the largest amount of keys,
includes letters and numbers.
a. Function Keys c. Special Keys
b. Alpha Numeric Keys d. Navigation Keys

6. What keys are used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain
actions?
a. Control Keys c. Numeric Keys
b. Typing Keys d. Function Keys

7. What is the keyboard short in closing a program?

a. Ctrl + A b. Ctrl+F4 c. Alt + C d. Alt+Delete

8. What will happen to the file you perform cut and paste from desktop to
documents?
a. The file will be duplicated c. The file will be transferred
b. The file will be deleted d. None

9. Your computer has many installed printer, you connect 1 of it to print a

document, what is the indicator or status of the connected printer?
a. Pending b. Offline c. Online d. Ready

10. Which of the following computer peripherals cannot be used to transfer file?
a. External Hard Disk c. Flashdrive
b. Memory Card d. External Optical Drive

VIII. Assignment

DIRECTION: Draw or print a computer keyboard in a long bond paper. Then

study and memorize the position of the keys for easy
keyboarding during actual hands on activity.

References:
 https://sites.google.com/site/fixurpc1974/common

 https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-34.html

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