Module 1 Day 1

Module 1: Maintain computer system Prof. Abdul Hameed Master Trainer prof.Abdul.hameed@outlook.com http://informationtechnology.pk/giz

Module 1 Day 1

Install operating system Learning Outcomes Learning Elements You will be able to: Become familiar with basic parts of computer. Identify the difference between hardware and software. Define operating system and windows. Take necessary precautions before installing any operating system. Install operating system in the PC/ computers by following instructional manual. Introduce basic Parts of computer like CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse etc. Define hardware is the physical devices (tangible component) and software is the virtual programming (intangible component). Operating systems like Window 2000, Linux, Unix, Window XP, Window Vista etc and explain the difference among operating various system. Read Instructions manual carefully. Take necessary precautions like securing data, RAM size, size of Operating Windows, compatibility etc. 1. Introduce basic Parts of computer like CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse etc. 2. Define hardware is the physical devices(tangible component) and software is the virtual programming (intangible component). 3. Operating systems like Window 2000, Linux, Unix, Window XP, Window Vista etc and explain the difference among operating various system. 4. Read Instructions manual carefully. 5. Take necessary precautions like securing data, RAM size, size of Operating Windows, compatibility etc.

Configure Peripheral Devices: Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Define most commonly used peripheral devices. Comprehend the working and uses of various peripheral devices. Use different computer communication ports. Configure peripheral devices, as per the instructions given in their respective manuals Commonly used peripheral devices are CD ROM, USB, Printer, Scanner, Key Board, Mouse, Web CAM etc. Employ different types of computer communication ports are given as follows: VGA USB Firewire eSata (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) S-Video Display Port etc. 1. Introduce basic Parts of computer like CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse etc. 2. Define hardware is the physical devices(tangible component) and software is the virtual programming (intangible component). 3. Operating systems like Window 2000, Linux, Unix, Window XP, Window Vista etc and explain the difference among operating various system. 4. Read Instructions manual carefully. 5. Take necessary precautions like securing data, RAM size, size of Operating Windows, compatibility etc.

Install Peripheral Devices Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Ensure that necessary precautions have been taken before installing any peripheral device Install any peripheral device as per instructional manual Pass functional test for the same peripheral device. Install most commonly used peripheral devices such as CD ROM, USB, Printer, Scanner, Key Board, Mouse, Web CAM etc. Describe various steps of installing different peripheral devices. Perform functional test for the newly installed peripheral device for example test print, use of mouse, Key Board etc. 1. Introduce basic Parts of computer like CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse etc. 2. Define hardware is the physical devices(tangible component) and software is the virtual programming (intangible component). 3. Operating systems like Window 2000, Linux, Unix, Window XP, Window Vista etc and explain the difference among operating various system. 4. Read Instructions manual carefully. 5. Take necessary precautions like securing data, RAM size, size of Operating Windows, compatibility etc.

Install Software Applications: Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Define different software applications. Ensure that necessary precautions have been taken before installing any software application. Register a software with the help of key Install a software application as per given instructional manual. Practice kinds of different software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher etc. Describe purpose / uses of various software applications. Demonstrate precautions which have to be taken while installing any software application Demonstrate installation 1. Introduce basic Parts of computer like CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse etc. 2. Define hardware is the physical devices(tangible component) and software is the virtual programming (intangible component). 3. Operating systems like Window 2000, Linux, Unix, Window XP, Window Vista etc and explain the difference among operating various system. 4. Read Instructions manual carefully. 5. Take necessary precautions like securing data, RAM size, size of Operating Windows, compatibility etc.

Update/upgrade software application Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Check the registry of the application Use the instructional manual for updating/upgrading software applications Update/upgrade software application with the help of CD or Online available software. Make sure that updated features are in accordance with the specifications / requirements. Describe various versions of software application. Demonstrate precautions to be taken while updating/ upgrading the software like legal, not a spam etc. Check out some of the applications available online Upgrade some software through CDs. Perform procedures for updating / upgrading software manually and where necessary automatic update. 1. Introduce basic Parts of computer like CPU, Monitor, Key Board, Mouse etc. 2. Define hardware is the physical devices(tangible component) and software is the virtual programming (intangible component). 3. Operating systems like Window 2000, Linux, Unix, Window XP, Window Vista etc and explain the difference among operating various system. 4. Read Instructions manual carefully. 5. Take necessary precautions like securing data, RAM size, size of Operating Windows, compatibility etc.