Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor and Printer To CPU

Date: 29-06-2021 PAGE NO: 20
CLASS: B.Sc. & B. Com 1st year Sem -2

SUBJECT: Basic Computer Skills [AECC]
FACULTY: T. SATYANARAYANA MURTHY
Connecting Keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to CPU.

Connect all cables
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Monitor
The monitor data cable will plug into the computer in only one place. Most
monitors use either a DVI, VGA, or HDMI connector and plug into the
corresponding port on the back of the computer.
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface

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Keyboard and mouse
The keyboard and mouse usually connect to the computer with
a PS/2 or USB connector. These connectors are usually on the back
of the computer.
Connecting the printer to the computer
Connect the printer to the computer either using a USB

cable, parallel port cable, or SCSI cable, and then connect
the power plug to a power outlet. Today, most home computer
printers are using a USB cable similar to the example picture.
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Q1. What is an Operating system? Its Functions and Types.
An Operating System (OS) is an integrated set of programs that is used to
manage those various resources and overall operations of a computer system.
The job of the operating system is to operate the computer.
Without the operating system, the computer system is useless.
It is the operating system that operates and controls the CPU, memory, various
I/O devices, such as keyboard, mouse, video display unit, printers etc., It acts
as an interface between the user of computer and the computer hardware.
The primary aim of an operating system is to provide convenience to the user
in using the system, and the secondary aim is to use the system hardware in an
efficient way.
FUNCTIONS OF OPERATING SYSTEMS:
1. Processor Management: Assignment of processors to different tasks
being performed by the computer system.
2. Memory Management: Allocation of main memory and other storage
areas to the system programs as well as user programs and data.
3. Input/Output Management: Coordination and assignment of the
different input and output devices while one or more programs are
being executed.
4. File Management: The storage of files on various storage devices and the
transfer of these files from one storage device to another. It also has
commands to copy, rename, move and delete files and directories on
the secondary storage devices.
5. Command Interpretation: It Interprets the commands and instructions
given by the user.
6. Time Sharing: It refers to the allocation of computer resources in time
dependent fashion to several programs that are executed
simultaneously.
7. Error detection: The OS detects the different types of errors and should
take appropriate action. The errors include memory error, power failure,
printer out of paper, illegal instruction in program etc.
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Types of Operating System:
Generally, there are four types categorized based on the types of computers.
The categories are:
• Multiprogramming
• Multiprocessing
• Multitasking
• Real-time Operating system
Multiprogramming:
The central processing unit (CPU) is very fast, but input/output devices are
slow. Multiprogramming is a technique developed to minimize the effect of
this mismatch between the CPU and I/O devices so that the CPU time is more
efficiently used. Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization by scheduling
jobs for the CPU. The multiprogramming operating system runs one program
at a time.
Multiprocessing:
Multiprocessing systems have two or more CPU’s which have the ability to
execute two or more jobs simultaneously. Multiprocessing systems can be
designed in number of ways. If one of the CPU is fail, another takes over and
carries on with the processing. Multiprocessing systems have several CPUs.
Multitasking or Time sharing:
Multitasking is essential for multi user or time sharing systems where several
users share the same computer at the same time. The number of applications
that can be run simultaneously depends on the available memory and the
amount of processing required by each application. It utilizes the CPU more
efficiently by reducing CPU idle time. It provides quick response.
Batch Processing:
Batch processing is execution of a series of programs on a computer without
human interaction. It allows sharing of computer resources among many users
and programs. A popular computerized batch processing procedure is printing.
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Popular Operating Systems
Windows
Windows is a GUI operating system first developed by Microsoft in 1985. The
latest version of Windows is Windows 10. Windows is used by almost 88% of
PCs and laptops globally.
The Windows OS has been around since the 1980s and has had several
versions and updates (including Windows 95, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8/10,
etc.) Microsoft Windows is one of the popular operating system types and is
preloaded on most new PC hardware. With each new Windows update or
release, Microsoft continues to work on improving their users’ experience,
hardware, and software, making Windows more accessible and easier to use.
Linux
Linux is an open-source operating system mostly used by mainframes and
supercomputer. Being open source means that its code is available for free and
anyone can develop a new OS based on it.
Linux is different from Windows and Apple in that it’s not a proprietary
software, but rather a family of open-source systems. In other words, anyone
can modify and distribute it. Linux may be the least known on this list, but it’s
free and available in many different open-source versions.
Q. What is the Desktop?

Desktop refers to the main background area. The desktop provides an
interface between the user and applications that the user can run on the
computer or the documents that the user can use.
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The following are the different types of Icons available on Desk top
• My computer
• My Documents
• Internet Explorer
• Network Neighbourhood
• Recycle Bin
My computer:
This is a standard Icon and is very useful. It gives access to disk drives, printer
settings and the Windows 98 control panel.
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Title Bar Menu bar Tool Bar
Recycle Bin:
The Recycle Bin is a temporary storage area where a user can move any files or
folders that no longer need. This allows restoring the file in case deleted it by
mistake.
Restoring Items:
A user can restore any accidentally deleted file or folder from the recycle bin.
Steps:
1. Right-click on the item and select Restore option form the shortcut
menu. (OR)
2. Select Restore this item from the common task area (OR)
3. Select Restore from the File menu.
Emptying Recycle Bin:
Permanently delete unnecessary items from the recycle bin to follow one of
the steps:
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• Right-click on the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop and select Empty
Recycle Bin form the shortcut menu. (OR)
• Select the Empty Recycle Bin option from the common task area.
Write short notes on Control Panel?

The Control Panel is a part of the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface
which allows users to view and manipulate basic system settings and controls
via applets, such as adding hardware, adding and removing software,
controlling user accounts, and changing accessibility options.
Accessibility Options:
Windows XP Professional provides the ability to configure accessibility options
through the Accessibility Options icon in Control panel.
• Keyboard Options such as Sticky Keys, Filter Keys and Toggle Keys
• Sound Options: Configures Windows XP Professional to generate
visual warnings when the computer makes a sound.
• Display Options: Allows to configure Windows XP Professional to use
color and fonts designed for easy reading.
• Mouse Options: To configure Windows to control the pointer with
the numeric key pad on the keyboard.
Add or Remove Programs:

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Installing software:
There are several ways to go about installing new software. The easiest way to
go about installing new software is having the CD auto run. Most computers
and software support this feature.
User Accounts:
This option is used to add or remove users and changes the account types for
users who log into the system. To add a user in Windows XP Home a user can
go to Start, Settings, Control panel and then to user accounts.
File and Directory Management

File
It is nothing but a collection of information. The information can be of
numbers, characters, graphs, images, etc. Every file should be stored under a
unique name for its future reference. Every file should be saved along with an
extension.
Directory Management
Directory is a place/area/location where a set of file(s) will be stored. It is a
folder which contains details about files, file size and time when they are
created and last modified.
How to create Folder and Files:
Folder
Double click on File explorer icon.
A standard window is divided into two windows. A left pane and a right pane.
The left pane contains the information about logical drives and right pane
indicates the information about the selected drive.
Steps to create a folder:
1. Select the drive say E:\
2. Right click on the right pane and select New→Folder
3. Give the name of the folder.
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Steps to create a File
1. Select the Folder
2. Right click on the right pane and select New→Text Document
3. Give the name of the file and open
4. A notepad window appears. Type the text and save.
Copying files from one folder to other:
Steps:
1. Select the source folder and select the source file
2. Click on copy option
3. Select the target folder and
4. Select Paste option.
Moving files from one folder to other
Steps:
1. Select the source folder and select the source file
2. Click on cut option
3. Select the target folder and
4. Select Paste option.
Deleting files and folders:
Steps:
1. Select the file or folder to remove
2. Clock on Delete option on toolbar.
Renaming a file or folder:
Steps:
1. Select the file or folder to rename
2. Click on rename option on the tool bar.

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Date: 29-06-2021 PAGE NO: 20

CLASS: B.Sc. & B. Com 1st year Sem -2

Connecting Keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer to CPU.

VGA stands for Video Graphics Array

DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface

HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface

Connecting the printer to the computer

Connect the printer to the computer either using a USB

Q. What is the Desktop?

Write short notes on Control Panel?

Add or Remove Programs:

File and Directory Management

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