Lesson 2: Working with the Mouse CHAPTER 3: USING THE COMPUTER
What are the steps in opening the computer? Press the power switch of the system unit. Step 1
What are the steps in opening the computer? Press the power switch of the monitor. Step 2
What are the steps in opening the computer? Wait until the monitor lights up and displays the desktop. Step 2
What are the steps in closing the computer? Click on Turn Off Computer Click on Turn Off Click on the Start button 3 1 2
Stretch your arm every now and then. Step 1 Stretch it up, down, and sideward . Step 2 Wiggle your fingers many times . Step 3 Close and open your hand five times . Step 4
Topic of the Lesson Parts of the Mouse Holding the Mouse Basic Mouse Actions Taking Care of the Mouse
This is a _____________ .
What is a Computer Mouse? A mouse is a small device connected by a cable to the system unit.
Parts of Computer Mouse mouse cable right button scrolling wheel left button
Take Note The plural of the word of mouse is mice. The plural of computer mouse is computer mice. Computer mouse Computer mice
Take Note A trackball is a small ball inside the mouse . Some computer mouse has balls
Take Note Note all computer mice have wheels .
Take Note Not all computer mice have cables .
What is a Mouse Pointer? The mouse pointer represents the mouse on the screen. mouse pointer It tells your location on the screen.
Step 1 Make a V sign using the right hand . Step 2 Put the fingers on top of the mouse. Step 3 Place the pointing finger on the left mouse button and the middle finger on the right mouse button . Step 4 Place the remaining fingers on both sides of the mouse .
Step 1 Place your palm over the mouse. Holding the Mouse
Step 2 Position your index finger on the left button of the mouse. Holding the Mouse
Step 3 Position your middle finger on the right button of the mouse. Holding the Mouse
What is a Mouse Action? A mouse action is a way of using the mouse to enter data and instruction into the computer.
T y pes of Mouse Actions The types of mouse actions are: point click double-click drag right click
The Point Mouse Action The point mouse action allows you to place the mouse pointer on a picture that you see on the screen.
Step 1 Place your hand on the mouse. Pointing the Mouse Step 2 Position your index finger on the left mouse button. Step 3 Position your middle finger on the right mouse button. Step 4 Move the mouse.
On the computer screen, point to the following pictures:
The Click Mouse Action The click mouse action allows you to select an object on the screen.
Step 1 Place your hand on the mouse. Clicking the Mouse Step 2 On the screen, point on the object that you want to click. Step 3 Press the left button of the mouse with your index finger. Step 4 Release the mouse by immediately removing your index finger from the button.
On the computer screen, click to the following pictures:
The Double-Click Mouse Action The double-click mouse action is used to open file or folder.
Step 1 Place your hand on the mouse. Double-Clicking the Mouse Step 2 On the screen, point on the object that you want to double-click. Step 3 Press quickly the left mouse button twice.
On the computer screen, double-click to the following pictures:
The Drag Mouse Action The drag mouse action is used to move a selected object on your screen.
Step 1 On the screen, point on the object that you want to drag. Dragging the Mouse Step 2 Press the left button with your index finger. Step 3 While the left butt on is pressed, move the mouse to any direction you want. Step 4 Release the mouse button.
Drag the following pictures from the left side to right side of the screen.
The Right Click Mouse Action The right click mouse action is used to open a menu that indicates available options for the icon or item the mouse was pointing.
Step 1 Place your hand on the mouse. Right Clicking the Mouse Step 2 On the screen, point on the object that you want to right click. Step 3 Using your middle finger, press the right mouse button. Step 4 Release the mouse.
Taking Care of the Mouse Clean the mouse using a soft cloth.
Taking Care of the Mouse If your mouse has a trackball, do not remove it from the mouse. Press the mouse buttons gently .
Taking Care of the Mouse Do not shake and drop the mouse.
Taking Care of the Mouse Do not pull the mouse cable.