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Understanding
the Language
Parts of the Computer
Useful Words
Turn On - Work Safely
First Assessment
Word
Processing
Second Assessment
DeskTop
Publishing
Third Assessment
Why
We Use IT
Fourth Assessment
Health
& Safety
Fifth Assessment
Understanding
The Internet
Sixth Assessment
Surfing
The Net
Why Use The Net
(Eighth Assessment)
Getting
on EMail
Student
Evaluation
Aims
of the Course
Additional
Learning Resources
Technical
Specifications
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It
is important to follow safe working practices when using Information Technology.
This means avoiding risks to yourself and other users, and to the equipment.
It also means keeping your information safe and secure.
Equipment
The
equipment that you are using has been designed to be as safe as possible.
The computer itself and other equipment such as printers and scanners
are powered from the mains electrical supply. You should take the same
care as you would with any mains-powered electrical equipment.
- Cables
must be arranged safely. They should be laid tidily and must not be
damaged.
Eating
and Drinking
- Never
eat or drink around IT equipment. Liquids are particularly dangerous
- a spilled drink can lead to a serious electrical shock as well as
causing damage to equipment.
Seating
There
are regulations about seating and lighting.
- You
should have a chair that can be adjusted to different heights.
- It
should have an adjustable back rest for support and be on castors.
- Monitors
may be swiveled left and right, and tilted up and down so that you
are not forced to sit in an awkward or uncomfortable position.
- Don’t
work too long at the computer - take regular breaks to relieve eye strain
and backache.
Lighting
The
lights in a room can make it difficult to see the computer screen.
- A
screen facing a sunny window is very difficult to see.
Brightness
and contrast
- Adjust
the monitor screen for brightness and contrast so that you can see your
work clearly.
- It
is important not to work with the screen turned up too brightly as this
can strain the eyes.
Looking
after disks
- Floppy
disks are hard wearing and last a long time when used and stored correctly,
Protect your disks from damage.
- Keep
them in a dry, secure place as you would a CD or cassette tape.
- Information
on floppy disks can be damaged if the disk comes near to strong magnetic
or electric fields. The best rule is to keep disks away from electrical
apparatus.
Looking
after the computer
- Information
can also be damaged if the computer is switched off while you are working.
If this happens you may lose all the work that you haven’t saved.
- Information
stored on the hard disk can be damaged if software is exited incorrectly,
so always shut down the computer as directed by your tutor.
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