introduction to computers 2016
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Outline:
1. Things you can do on a computer
2. Parts of a computer
3. Turning a computer on
4. Using a mouse and a keyboard
5. Turning a computer off
1. Things You Can Do on a Computer
Information & News
Communication
Entertainment
Storage of information and photos
Tasks You Can Do on a Computer
Various Tasks Writing letters Creating budgets Banking and services online…
2. Parts of a Computer Two main parts:
a) HardwarePhysical computer parts
b) SoftwareInstructions or programs
Starting the Computer
Mouse and Keyboard
Shutting Down
a) Parts of a Desktop Computer
Monitor (Screen)
System
Unit
Keyboard
Mouse
a) Parts of a Laptop Computer
Monitor (Screen)
Keyboard
Mouse
System
UnitInside
Starting the Computer
Mouse and Keyboard
Shutting Down
b) Parts of a Computer: Software The non-physical parts of a computer
Gives computer instructions
Examples: Operating System (OS) (Windows, Linux,
Mac) Applications/Programs (Word, Internet
Explorer)Starting the Computer
Mouse and Keyboard
Shutting Down
Operating System (OS) Software that runs the computer hardware and allows other programs to run
Windows OS Most common
Mac OS XApple brand computers
Linux OSFree; runs on any computerStarting the Computer
Mouse and Keyboard
Shutting Down
Programs/Applications
Examples:
Word Processors (MS Word)
Internet Browsers
Games
Finding Programs/Applications Carry out more specific and specialized
tasks Found in the Start Menu, TaskBar, or
DesktopDeskt
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Start Menu Taskb
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3. Turning on the Computer
Locate and push the Power Button Laptop – Above keypad Desktop – On System Unit
Screen will light up when a computer is starting up
When the start up process is complete, you will see the desktop and the task bar
Starting the Computer
Mouse and Keyboard
Shutting Down
Desktops on Start Up
Logging In Most of the computers start by asking for
a login information
Left-Click inside the password box Type in your password Press Enter on your keyboard
The Desktop The starting point – appears as soon as
you log in
Windows 7 Windows 10
The Desktop: The Taskbar
Located on the bottom of the screen Houses the Start Menu on the left Shows shortcuts to programs Shows time, date, volume, battery, etc.
on the right
The Start Menu: Programs
Start Menu: Applications & Settings
Search for Programs and Files
Icons
Icons are small images or logos which represent computer programs/applications. They are activated using a double left-click.
4. Mouse and Keyboard
Keyboard
Mouse
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
The Mouse: Functions Moving the cursor on the
screen
Selecting (Left-Click)
Revealing options (Right-Click)
Opening files or programs (Double-Click)
Scroll Wheel (Up & Down)
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
The Mouse Cursors When the mouse is on the screen, it can
appear in different forms
Arrow (position) or Finger Cursor (link)
I Beam (text position)
Hourglass or Spinning RingParts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
Mouse: Practice
Open the following link for mouse exercises:
Follow the directions on the screen!
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
Mouse: Opening programs
The desktop displays different icons
Activate icons by double-clicking
Practice: Try clicking on some of
the icons on the desktop
See what windows appear
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
Mouse: Resizing and Closing Windows
Windows display information
Buttons are used to manipulate an open window Located in the top right corner of every window
Minimize
Resize
Close
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
Mouse: Practice Skillfulsenior
The Keyboard: Numbers
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
The Keyboard: Moving on the Page
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
The Keyboard: Letters
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Shutting Down
5. Shutting Down a Computer
Close all the programs
(Windows 7) Click on the Start Menu Click on the Shut Down
button(Windows 10) Click on Power on the Start
Menu Click Shut Down button
Parts of a Computer
Starting the Computer
Mouse and Keyboard
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