Grade 1 lesson about computer

1. Computer and
Desktop

2. The first screen which appears after you log in into the computer is called Desktop. The desktop
is also known as the user's work area for their programs. It contains icons which represent various
files and folders. It also consists of a work area and taskbar.
Taskbar
Work area

4. Work area
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The onscreen area
where users can
perform their work, as
well as store programs,
documents, and their
shortcuts. While
technically the desktop
includes the taskbar, in
most contexts it refers
just to the work area.
Program Access Points
Start button
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The access point for all
programs and special
Windows places
(Documents, Pictures,
Music, Games,
Computer, Control
Panel), with "most
recently used" lists for
quick access to recently
used programs and
documents.

5. Taskbar
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The access point for
running programs that
have desktop presence.
While technically the
taskbar spans the entire
bar from the Start button to
the notification area, in
most contexts taskbar
refers to the area in
between, containing the
taskbar buttons. This area is
sometimes referred to as
the taskband.
Program Access Points
Notification area
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A short-term source for
notifications and status,
as well as an access
point for system- and
program-related
features that have no
presence on the
desktop.

6. Elements
of Desktop

8. Icons
Icons are the graphical
representation of various
applications, files and folders. They
make the applications easily
recognisable. We can double click
on any icon to open an
application.

9. Start Button
Start button is present at the left
corner of the desktop. When we
click on this button, a menu will
appear which is known as Start
Menu.

10. Taskbar
Taskbar is the thin strip that runs across the bottom of our
screen. It is spilt into a number of different areas; a round
start button, quick launch icon, a notifocation area, and a
clock.

11. Common Icons

12. Common Icons
Desktop Icon
Folder
Google Chrome

13. Common Icons
Internet Explorer
My Computer
Recycle Bin

14. Common Icons
Start Button Time Icon

15. Minimize Icon
Maximize Icon
Close Icon
Common Icons

16. Exercise

17. Taskbar
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18. Common Icons
7. ______ 8. ______

19. 9. ______ 10. _______
Common Icons