Grade 6 - ICT - Revision 02 - Let’s use the Computer Lab Correctly

        I.            Let’s use the Computer Lab Correctly -  Use them properly and keep them safe

a)      Guidelines for your Safety

1. Don’t’ touch the devices when wires and sockets are connected
2. Should be aware of fire extinguishers
3. Should be aware of  exit doors of the ICT lab
4. Avoid running and play inside the ICT Lab

 b)      Guideline for the safety of the devices

1. Don’t supply power to device without correct instructions
2. Keep the ICT lab equipment clean and tidy
3. All the equipment must be switched off properly after use.
4. Used equipment should be placed in the proper place.
5. Remove footwear outside the lab
6. Avoid taking food, water or other liquid into ICT lab
7. Virus Scanning should be done when connecting external devices

      I        Let’s operate the computer – How to Switch on and Shutdown Computers

 Operate the Computer Correctly

1.       Supply Electricity to the computer by turn on the Switch

2.       Turn on the UPS (Uninterrupted power supply)

3.       Switch on the System Unit

4.       Finally Switch on the Monitor

Shutdown the Computer Correctly

1.    Close all the programmes that opens

2.    Then Click the Shutdown commands

3.    Switch off the power ON/OFF button of the monitor

4.    Switch off the UPS and the Wall Switch

Let’s Learn Computer Ethics – Good Practices, Set of Rules, Good Customs.

Code of Ethics use in ICT Lab

• Don’t disturb others
• Avoid Hacking others computers
• Refrain from accessing others file and articles
• Use Pay License software
• Don’t use Internet without the supervision of teachers
• Don’t’ uninstall, Install , change programmes with permission of teachers
• Don’t repair computers without proper instructions

    IV.            Let’s use Correct Posture when using computers

• Always keep the computer screen at the level of your eyes
• Keep a distance 18 and 28 inches between eyes and the computer
• Sit Straight by leaning on to the back of the chair
• Keep your legs vertically and place your feet on the ground
• Keep the keyboard and mouse at the level of your elbow

      V.            Let’s dispose Electronic Waste Safely - All the computer Hardware is considered as an electronic waste.

Non-curable Disease             -              Cancer, Kidney

Long Term Disease  -              Lead, Barium, Mercury, Beryllium

3R Method                 -              Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

                  

  

 VI.            Let’s use Passwords to protect Computers – To Protect from unauthorized access

Password Guild lines

1.   Must be min 8 Characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, @. #. $)

2.   Don’t use simple passwords – name, birthday or which can easily guessed

3.   You can give a password hint

4.  By giving an email address to restored the password.