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PRACTICAL EXCERCISE 1
Experiment: Set date and time of the windows and change screensaver and
appearance

Part 1: Set Date and Time

1. Open Settings

 Click the Start button (Windows logo at the bottom-left corner).

 Select the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).

2. Go to Date & Time Settings

 In Settings, click on Time & Language.

 Select Date & Time from the left-hand menu.

3. Change Date and Time

 If Set time automatically is on, turn it off by clicking the toggle switch.
 Click Change under Set the date and time manually.
 Set the correct date and time using the drop-down menus.
 Click Change to save the new settings.

Part 2: Change the Screensaver

1. Open Settings

 Press the Start button and then click the Settings icon.

2. Go to Personalization

 In the Settings menu, click Personalization.

3. Open Lock Screen Settings

 On the left side, select Lock screen.

 Scroll down and click on Screen saver settings.

4. Change the Screensaver

 In the new window that appears, choose a screensaver from the drop-down menu (e.g., 3D
Text, Photos, or Blank).
 Adjust the Wait time (the number of minutes before the screensaver appears).
 Click Apply and then OK to confirm the change.

Part 3: Change Appearance (Theme, Background, and Colors)

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1. Open Settings

 Press the Start button and click on the Settings icon.

2. Go to Personalization

 Click Personalization from the Settings menu.

3. Change Background

 In the left-hand menu, click on Background.

 Choose your preferred background type:
o Picture: Choose an image from your computer or browse for one.
o Solid color: Pick a single color.
o Slideshow: Choose multiple images that change over time.
 Once selected, the new background will appear on your desktop.

4. Change Theme

 Click on Themes from the left-hand menu.

 Select a theme from the options available (themes change the background, colors, and sounds).
 To apply a new theme, click on it, and it will automatically change your desktop appearance.

5. Change Colors

 Click on Colors from the left-hand menu.

 Choose a color mode:
o Light: Gives the system a bright theme.
o Dark: Gives the system a darker theme, suitable for low-light environments.
o Custom: Allows you to customize both light and dark elements.
 Scroll down and select an accent color (a color used for taskbars, borders, etc.).
 Check or uncheck the box to apply the accent color to the Start menu and taskbar.

Summary:

 Date & Time: Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time to adjust.
 Screensaver: Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen > Screen saver settings to change
the screensaver.
 Appearance: Modify your background, theme, and colors by going to Settings >
Personalization.
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PRACTICAL EXCERCISE 2

Experiment: Manage files and folder in windows

Part 1: Create a Folder

1. Open File Explorer

 Click the File Explorer icon (yellow folder) in the taskbar or press Windows + E on your
keyboard.

2. Navigate to Location

 Use the left panel to navigate to the location where you want to create a new folder, such as
Documents or Desktop.

3. Create a New Folder

 In the window, right-click on an empty space.

 Select New and then choose Folder.
 A new folder will appear with the default name New Folder.

4. Rename the Folder

 Type the desired name for the folder and press Enter (for example, name it "Work Files").

Part 2: Create and Save Files

1. Open a Program to Create a File

 For example, open Notepad (click Start, type "Notepad" and hit Enter).

2. Create a Text File

 Type something in Notepad (e.g., "This is a test file").

 Click File and then select Save As.

3. Save the File

 In the Save As window, navigate to the folder you created earlier (e.g., Work Files).
 Give the file a name (e.g., Notes.txt) and click Save.

Part 3: Copy and Paste Files

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1. Copy a File

 Navigate to the location of the file you want to copy (for example, Notes.txt in your Work Files
folder).
 Right-click on the file and select Copy.

2. Paste the File in a New Location

 Navigate to the new location where you want to place the copied file (for example, the
Desktop).
 Right-click on an empty space and select Paste.
 The copied file will now appear in the new location.

Part 4: Move Files

1. Cut a File

 Go to the folder where your file is located (e.g., Notes.txt in Work Files).
 Right-click on the file and select Cut.

2. Move the File

 Navigate to the new location (for example, Documents).

 Right-click on an empty space and select Paste.
 The file will be moved from the original location to the new one.

Part 5: Delete Files and Folders

1. Delete a File

 Navigate to the file you want to delete (e.g., Notes.txt).

 Right-click on the file and select Delete.
 The file will move to the Recycle Bin.

2. Empty the Recycle Bin

 Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Desktop.

 Select Empty Recycle Bin to permanently delete all items.

Part 6: Create a Shortcut to a File or Folder

1. Create a Shortcut

 Navigate to the file or folder you want to create a shortcut for.

 Right-click on the file or folder and select Create shortcut.
 A shortcut will be created in the same location.
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2. Move the Shortcut to the Desktop

 Drag the shortcut from the folder to the Desktop or another preferred location.
 Now, you can double-click the shortcut to quickly access the file or folder.

Part 7: Search for Files and Folders

1. Open File Explorer

 Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.

2. Search for a File

 In the top-right corner of the File Explorer window, there’s a search bar.
 Type the name (or part of the name) of the file or folder you are looking for.
 Windows will display all files and folders that match your search.

Part 8: Organize Files Using Folders

1. Create Subfolders

 Go to the folder where you want to organize files (for example, Work Files).
 Right-click and select New > Folder to create subfolders (e.g., Project A, Project B).

2. Move Files to Subfolders

 Drag and drop files into the appropriate subfolders.

 For example, drag Notes.txt into the Project A subfolder to keep things organized.
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PRACTICAL EXCERCISE 3

Experiment: To study various components of PC such as a Keyboard,

Mouse Hard Disk and CD ROM drive

Part 1: Keyboard

The keyboard is an input device used to type text, numbers, and commands into the computer.

Experiment Steps:

1. Observe the Keyboard Layout:

o Look at your keyboard. Notice that it is divided into different sections:
 Alphabet Keys: A-Z (used for typing text).
 Number Keys: 0-9 (at the top or on the numeric keypad).
 Function Keys: F1, F2, etc., used for special commands.
 Control Keys: Ctrl, Alt, Shift (used for shortcuts and special functions).
2. Test the Keyboard:
o Open a text editor (e.g., Notepad or Word).
o Type your name using the alphabet keys.
o Try pressing Ctrl + C to copy the text, then Ctrl + V to paste it. This demonstrates how
keyboard shortcuts work.

Part 2: Mouse

The mouse is another input device used to control the pointer on the screen. It helps you interact
with items on your computer screen, such as icons, files, and menus.

Experiment Steps:

1. Observe the Mouse:

o A mouse usually has two buttons (left and right) and a scroll wheel in the center.
2. Test Mouse Functions:
o Left Click: Move the pointer to a file or folder and click the left button once to select it.
o Double Click: Double-click (quickly click twice) to open the file or folder.
o Right Click: Right-click on the desktop to open a context menu with various options
(e.g., "Refresh," "New," etc.).
o Scroll: Use the scroll wheel to move up and down on a webpage or document.

Part 3: Hard Disk

The hard disk (or hard drive) is the primary storage device in a computer. It stores all the data,
including the operating system, software, files, and documents.

Experiment Steps:

1. Check Hard Disk Space:

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o Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E.

o On the left panel, click This PC.
o Under Devices and drives, you’ll see your hard disk (usually labeled C: Drive). It will
show how much space is used and how much is available.
2. Create and Store Files:
o Create a file (like a Notepad document) and save it to the hard disk.
o Go to Documents, right-click, and select New > Text Document.
o Type something and save it. The file is now stored on the hard disk.

Part 4: CD-ROM Drive

The CD-ROM drive (or DVD drive) is a device that reads discs like CDs and DVDs. Although
not as common today, some computers still have them to play music, watch movies, or install
software.

Experiment Steps:

1. Locate the CD-ROM Drive:

o On your PC, look for a slot (usually on the front of the CPU) where you can insert CDs or
DVDs.
2. Insert a CD:
o If you have a CD or DVD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive.
o The drive will read the disc, and you’ll see an icon appear in File Explorer under This PC
labeled as the CD or DVD.
o You can open the disc to view or play its contents.
3. Eject the CD:
o Right-click the CD/DVD drive icon and select Eject to safely remove the disc.

Summary of Components:

1. Keyboard: Used for typing and issuing commands to the computer.

2. Mouse: Controls the pointer on the screen, selects items, and opens files.
3. Hard Disk: Stores all data, files, and the operating system.
4. CD-ROM Drive: Reads CDs and DVDs (if available on the PC).