This depends on what the user wants the computer to
do with the already stored file e.g. to delete or restore deleted file, rename
a file, create folder, copy into a floppy etc.
do with the already stored file e.g. to delete or restore deleted file, rename
a file, create folder, copy into a floppy etc.
Delete
files, this means that
files that are not desired may be deleted. The file will only be deleted to
what is known as recycle bin, (only for files in the computer’s hard disk)
which is a temporary storage in your computer, as you may need the file later,
or another time.
files, this means that
files that are not desired may be deleted. The file will only be deleted to
what is known as recycle bin, (only for files in the computer’s hard disk)
which is a temporary storage in your computer, as you may need the file later,
or another time.
Restore
deleted files through the recycle bin: This is only possible if you deleted the file from the permanent
storage of your computer. If you delete a file from a floppy disk you cannot
restore it.
deleted files through the recycle bin: This is only possible if you deleted the file from the permanent
storage of your computer. If you delete a file from a floppy disk you cannot
restore it.
To restore deleted file from the recycle bin
– Double click on the recycle bin to open it
– All the recently deleted files will appear
– Select the file you want to rescue from the bin
– Select restore.
This file will be restored to where it was (that is
my document). Recycle bin has a limited capacity, so after files have been in
it for a while they will be deleted permanently.
my document). Recycle bin has a limited capacity, so after files have been in
it for a while they will be deleted permanently.
Rename
files: You can change the
name of any file in your storage area. Ensure that the storage area is open.
files: You can change the
name of any file in your storage area. Ensure that the storage area is open.
Find the icon of the file you want to rename.
– Right click the file icon. You will see a menu
– Select rename from the menu
– Type the new name for the file
– Press enter.
Create a Folder
You can
make new folders in your storage area and use them to store your files. This
makes your storage area more organized, particularly if you have lots of files.
make new folders in your storage area and use them to store your files. This
makes your storage area more organized, particularly if you have lots of files.
–
Open the
file menu
Open the
file menu
–
Select
new
Select
new
–
Select
folder
Select
folder
–
Type in
the name of the new folder
Type in
the name of the new folder
–
Choose
the OK button
Choose
the OK button
OR
–
Press ALT
F & N
Press ALT
F & N
–
Choose Ok
button
Choose Ok
button
Copy
Files to a Floppy Disk
Files to a Floppy Disk
If your files are stored on the hard disk or on the
network you can easily copy them into a floppy disk as a back-up.
network you can easily copy them into a floppy disk as a back-up.
–
Insert
you floppy diskette
Insert
you floppy diskette
–
Click
Save As
Click
Save As
–
Click on
document
Click on
document
–
A menu
will show so
A menu
will show so
–
Select 3
½ floppy (A)
Select 3
½ floppy (A)
–
Type the
name you wish to save your file as
Type the
name you wish to save your file as
–
Click
save
Click
save
You can also go to my computer as a window
–
Drag the
file icon to the floppy disk icon and then save your work.
Drag the
file icon to the floppy disk icon and then save your work.
Saving
a Document
a Document
It is advisable to save in your file from time to
time because of sudden electricity failure so as not to loose your work.
time because of sudden electricity failure so as not to loose your work.
To
save a new document
save a new document
The first time you save your work as a file you
save the file with a name.
save the file with a name.
–
Click
file, a menu will come down
Click
file, a menu will come down
–
Select:
Save As, another menu will be displayed
Select:
Save As, another menu will be displayed
–
Key in:
file name, this is the name you wish to give the file you are just going to
save.
Key in:
file name, this is the name you wish to give the file you are just going to
save.
But
for a file you have previously opened:
for a file you have previously opened:
– Choose: save from the file menu.
This file will automatically be added and saved
inside that previous file you have created.
inside that previous file you have created.
Choose SAVE button: Thereafter any other time you
want to save into the same file just select SAVE from the file menu or press
CTRL + S. This will quickly save the file: using the same storing location.
want to save into the same file just select SAVE from the file menu or press
CTRL + S. This will quickly save the file: using the same storing location.
If you want to change the file name:
–
Click
file
Click
file
–
Choose
Save As
Choose
Save As
–
Key in
the new name you want to change to in the save option
Key in
the new name you want to change to in the save option
–
Clicks
save.
Clicks
save.
Handling
of Storage Devices
of Storage Devices
i.
Do not
expose to sunlight and humidity
Do not
expose to sunlight and humidity
ii.
Do not
bend or fold
Do not
bend or fold
iii.
Do not
allow to drop or allow them to fall
Do not
allow to drop or allow them to fall
iv.
Do not
remove when the drive light is on
Do not
remove when the drive light is on
v.
You
should have a disk bank
You
should have a disk bank
vi.
Run an
activities software so that it will not have virus on it
Run an
activities software so that it will not have virus on it
vii.
Do not
expose to magnetic field.
Do not
expose to magnetic field.