Using a computer — basic operations

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're at a supermarket checkout. The cashier taps the screen, scans items, and presses a big 'Pay Now' button. That's using a computer!

2. 2

   What are the three main parts of a computer?

3. 3

   Click on the 'Start' button in the bottom-left corner of the screen. It usually looks like a Windows logo.

4. 4

   Let's open a program called 'Notepad' to write a note.

5. 5

   After clicking Start, what do you do to find Notepad?

6. 6

   Now try this: click the 'File' menu at the top-left of Notepad, then choose 'Save'. A box will pop up asking where to save your file.

7. 7

   What should you click first to save your work in Notepad?