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Welcome to Computer Solutions I!
Before we begin our nine weeks, it is important that you have some basic knowledge about using and
maintaining your computer.
Many of you can do a lot on your computer already.
I am sure most of you can type and print a story. Many of you can even draw a picture, surf the Internet,
e-mail, and even create web pages! But the funny thing is that many
students sometimes forget the very basics!
Do you know the answers to any of the following questions?
• Can you identify the parts of your computer system?
• What is peripheral equipment?• Can you navigate around the computer desktop?• Can you identify the parts of your computer
window?• What is the difference between software and
hardware?
Questions – Part 2
• What are the variety of storage devices used to save computer files?
• How do you take care of external storage devices?• Can you explain safety precautions when
operating your computer?• Can you describe methods of preventing the
spread of computer viruses.
As you watch the following presentation, read each slide very carefully and fill in your notes to make sure you know the basic skills of using and maintaining your computer.
BASIC OPERATIONAL
SKILLS AND COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Part I Identifying The Parts Of A
Computer
Basic Hardware
Keyboard
Mouse
Speaker
Monitor
System Unit
Disk Drive
Part II Peripheral Equipment / Devices
A peripheral device is a piece of computer equipment that you can attach to your CPU. Peripherals can be classified as either input and/or output devices and storage devices.
Input Devices
Definition: Input devices are used to input data into a computer.
Examples of Input Devices
• Keyboard
• Trackball
• Modem
• Mouse
• Game controller
• Scanner
• CD’s/DVD’s
• Touch Screen
• Voice Recognition System
• Digital camera
• Microphone
• Cell phone
Output Devices
Definition: Output devices display the information the computer has processed from the data and commands you have given to the computer.
Examples of Output Devices
• Monitor• Printer• Modem• Disks and drives• Speech and Voice
Synthesizers • Speakers
Storage Devices
Definition: Storage devices allow data and graphics to be saved.
Examples of devices that store data
• Flash/jump/thumb drive
• Hard drive • Cellular phone• MP3 player • CD’s• DVD’s• Network server
• E-reader • Web based storage• SD card
Part IIIThe Computer Desktop
When you turn the computer on, the main screen from which all work is done is known as the desktop.
The Computer Desktop
Icons
Start Button
Task Bar
Pointer
1. START button – located on the task bar and is used as a shortcut to programs
2. Icons – are pictures/symbols that represent programs and files
3. Pointer/Cursor – looks like a tip of an arrow and the mouse moves the arrow to allow you to select something
4. Taskbar – shows the current opened programs and allows you to switch between programs
Part IV – A Computer Window
Can you label the parts of a window?
How did you do?
Scroll Bar
Document
Folder
Close
MaximizeMinimize
If you have more than one window opened on your desktop, how do
you know if the window is active or inactive?
Active window - an active window has a title bar that is dark in color. For example, on our computers they would be dark blue.
Inactive window – an inactive window has a title bar that is a light shade of gray.
Where can you click and drag on a window to resize it?
The easiest and quickest way to resize a window is to click and hold on the edge or corner of a window, then drag your mouse.
Part V Hardware vs. Software
Do you know the difference?
Definition: Computer hardware is the actual physical
equipment that you use.
•Monitor
•CPU
•Keyboard
•Mouse
Can you think of a few examples?
Definition: Computer software is the written directions that tell a computer what to do.
•Microsoft Word
•Kid Pix
•All The Right Type
•PowerPoint
Can you think of a few examples?
What is an operating system?A computer operating system is the system software that is used to organize the programs on your computer and allow them to run together on your computer without conflicts. It also lets you customize your desktop, icons and other settings on your computer.
What operating system do we use on this lab?
Windows 7
Part VISaving Files – What is the
difference between these two?
File Save
vs.
File Save as
Do you know the difference?
File Save as
File Save as – Choose this option when saving a new file, changing the saving location or renaming an existing file.
File Save
File Save – Choose this option when you want to save changes to an existing file.
You usually choose this option when you want to add or make changes to the file you are currently working on.
Where can you save and store your files?
•Hard drive
•Network
•CD
•DVD
•Phone
•Digital Reader
•IPod
•Flash Drive/Jump Drive/Thumb Drive
•Memory Card
•Web storage – ex. “The Cloud”
Part VII Safety Precautions
The following are guidelines that should be followed to keep you and your computer safe.
At any time:• No food, drinks, or gum near your computer• Treat the computer with respect: hands off the monitor; gentle use of the
keyboard and mouse • Keep magnets away from your CPU (Central Processing Unit) and storage
devices• Plug all electrical equipment into a surge protector• Turn off all equipment first before unpluggingAt school:• Do not give out your username and password!• Do not personalize the computers, for example: changing desktop properties,
adding, changing or moving icons• Use only designated software
Part VIII - Protecting Your Computer From Computer Viruses
• A computer virus is malicious computer program that can be sent from infected email files, by clicking on pop-ups or unsafe websites. They can damage your computer as well as your computer files.
Prevention• Install antivirus software • Install an Internet firewall - it acts like a deadbolt on
you computer• Do regularly scheduled updates on antivirus, firewall
and operating system software
Hopefully, it’s now a little easier understanding how to use and
maintain your computer.