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OBJECTIVES
Learn Basic Computer Terminology Difference Between Hardware and Software Understanding Computer Components Basic Keyboard and Mouse Usage Proper Care For your PC
PREREQUISITES
DEFINITION
What is a Computer? computer Pronunciation key (km-pytr) n. A device that computes, especially a programmable electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical operations or that assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise processes information. One who computes. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed. Pub. 2000)
Binary Numbers 1 of 3
Computers speak binary. Binary language consists of combinations of 1's and 0's that represent characters of other languages (in our case the English language). Dont make the mistake of thinking that little 1's and 0's are running around inside of the computer. We humans prefer to think of 1's and 0's because its easier than visualizing positive and negative current flows or open and closed circuits which is what actually happens inside computers. A combination of eight bits represents one character in our language. One character in our language (eight bits) is referred to as a byte. (For example: 01000001 is a byte that represents an uppercase A; each 1 or 0 is a bit.)
Binary Numbers 2 of 3
Kilobytes, Megabytes, and Gigabytes If you understand that a byte is one character in our language, youve got it made because: 1000 bytes = 1 kilobyte (1,000 characters = 1 kilobyte) 1,000,000 bytes = 1 megabyte (1,000,000 characters = 1 megabyte) 1,000,000,000 bytes = 1 gigabyte (1,000,000,000 characters = 1 gigabyte)
Binary Numbers 3 of 3
Disk Capacity Its important to know how large your files are because eventually you wont have enough space on your disk to hold more files. Knowing the total capacity of your disk, how much space is left on your disk, and how large the file is, you can make accurate decisions as to whether to save the file to the current disk, or save the file to a different diskette with more disk capacity.
Tablet /Smartphone
DEFINITION
Examples of Hardware
Accessories ...
Definition of User
Uses for a PC
Word Processing Desktop Publishing Database Management Spreadsheets Communication Finance Education Entertainment News and Information Doorstop
Hardware Overview
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Mother Board
(This is where most of the electronics is located).
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Case
(Tower,Chassis,Box)
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Modem (Modulator Demodulator).
(Used for internet access with phone line).
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Power Supply 250 500 Watts DO NOT OPEN
(This is the power source that makes everything go).
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Audio Card
This is the voice of your system).
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Floppy Drive 1.44 MB
(This item is obsolete).
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Network Card
(Used to connect to high speed internet access e.g. Cable or DSL lines).
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Tape Drive Can store Gigabytes of data.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Video Card
(Provides visual images to the monitor. Also used in computer games, to provide additional memory for visual effects).
PERIPHERALS
Monitors CRT Vs LCD
PERIPHERALS
Printers
(Might be Ink Jet, Bubble Jet, Laser or whatever the manufacturers invent tomorrow).
PERIPHERALS
Video Cameras (Also called webcams)
POWER PROTECTION
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 280 VA 400 VA (Essentially a battery back-up in case of a power failure)
KEYBOARD
The Keyboard (This is the primary input device)
KEYBOARD
Alphanumeric Keys
KEYBOARD
Numeric Keypad
KEYBOARD
Enter (Return) Key
KEYBOARD
Spacebar
KEYBOARD
Modifier keys: CTRL, ALT, SHIFT
KEYBOARD
State keys: Caps, Scroll, Numlock
KEYBOARD
Windows keys
MOUSE
Holding the mouse Grip between thumb and ring finger (Right handed grip shown, Lefties use other hand)
MOUSE
Mouse Pointer
MOUSE
Left Clicking
MOUSE
Right clicking
MOUSE
Double clicking (Use the left side, Click twice)
MOUSE
Click and drag
MOUSE
Scroll wheel and optional buttons
SOFTWARE
Operating systems Applications Data
OPERATING SYSTEMS
MICROSOFT
MS-DOS Windows 95,98,Me,
APPLICATIONS
MS Word
(Your basic Word Processor)
APPLICATIONS
MS Excel
Your basic Spread Sheet)
APPLICATIONS
MS Power Point (For presentations)
APPLICATIONS
MS Outlook (Your desktop Personal Information Manager, (PIM))
APPLICATIONS
MS Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome (Your internet Browser)
APPLICATIONS
WordPerfect Lotus 1-2-3 QuickBooks CorelDraw HyperCam Photo Paint ETC. ETC.ETC. ETC. Adobe Acrobat Photoshop Notepad WinZip Media Player StarCraft
Ad Infinitum
DATA
Letters written using a word processor like MS WORD. Spread sheets designed in EXCEL. Presentations created in Power Point Music on a CD. Photos from your digital camera
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Beverages in open containers are EVIL.
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Magnets (They destroy Data on floppy drives and hard drives)
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Laser Printers and Power. Keep PC off the floor. When in doubt Reboot.
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Save your work often.
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Power Strips Use the Power buttons on the PC and peripherals.
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Proper handling of CDs OK to wash CDs in mild soapy water or get a CD cleaner (inexpensive)
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Dont push the CD tray in use the button.
COMPUTER CAVEATS
Dust Kills Its a good idea to blow the dust out of your computer regularly.
COMPUTER CAVEATS
STATIC KILLS! Get yourself an anti static strip or mat.
AN INTRODUCTION to WINDOWS XP
Windows 7 or later but just focus on the interface components ...
Keyboard command Ctrl-A Ctrl-B Ctrl-C or F3 Ctrl-F Ctrl-G Ctrl-H Ctrl-I Ctrl-M Ctrl-N Alt-N Ctrl-O Ctrl-P Ctrl-Q Ctrl-R Ctrl-TAB Ctrl-S Ctrl-U Ctrl-V Ctrl-X Ctrl-Z
Word Select entire document Bold Copy n/a Go to n/a Italics n/a New document n/a Open Print Quit n/a Save as Save Underline Paste Cut Undo
Access Select all Bold Copy Find n/a Replace text n/a n/a New document Create a new object Open Print Quit New record Display Page Save Query n/a Paste Cut Undo
Excel Select all Bold Copy Find n/a n/a n/a Format a number New document n/a Open Print Quit Fill Right Save as Save Underline Paste Cut Undo
PowerPoint Select all Bold Copy n/a n/a n/a Italics Add (create) slide New presentation n/a Open Print Quit n/a n/a Save Underline Text Paste text Cut Undo
Keyboard command F1 F7
Ctrl-[ Ctrl-]
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WINDOWS
ICONS
MENUS
POINTERS (CURSORS)
I-beam cursor
(which follows the roll of the mouse)
BREAK POINT
Lets get some hands on experience Find the Windows key.
Bottom row second key from the left side. Press once, (this is the same as left clicking on the start button). Bring the cursor arrow over the All Programs Arrow head. Notice how the program files are displayed.
Microsoft Word.lnk
Microsoft word
Microsoft Excel.lnk
MICROSOFT EXCEL
FIND POWERPOINT
Microsoft PowerPoint.lnk
POWERPOINT
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