1.2 Describe how to use different types of office equipment In an organisation there are lots of different types of office equipment. The most used one nowadays is a computer, in every office there will be computers. Some offices will have one monitor to one person, some will have two, and some maybe even have more. Having a computer is essential in maintaining a good level of work, this is where everything will done. Whether that’s a report, or presentation everything is stored in one place rather than scattered around several. You also need a place to put a computer. This is why every office member will have their own desk. On your desk you will have everything that you need, monitors, keyboards, paper etc. Some things may need to be a hard copy rather than on a computer, and that’s why you will also have a printer in case you need to print anything out. Printers can also scan hard copies into a copy that is on your computer. It is quite common that one office shares one printer. However depending on the size of the computer, depends on how many there will be. 1.3 Explain the reasons for following manufacturer’s and organisational instructions when operating equipment …show more content…
Avoiding these instructions could lead to the equipment completely breaking. The worst part about it is, if you do use it in an in-proper way the warranty is most likely to be void. This is because you have decided to avoid the advice giving by the manufacturer. You should also listen to the manufacturer’s advice when first setting up, you know need to know what intensity you can use the equipment without it over heating. You also knows what the equipment can do before using it, trying to use it for something it’s not meant to could damage the equipment or freeze