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Welcome to the computer! . Review for some . Why are computers important?. Types of computers. Laptop . Desktop. Parts of the computer: Hardware. Modem. Monitor . A device that enables computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines .
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Welcome to the computer! Review for some
Types of computers Laptop Desktop
Modem Monitor • A device that enables computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines. • Internet modems are most visible • Displays information • Desktops- power button is on monitor
System Unit • Box that contains the computer’s processor and memory • Brain of the computer • Most other computer parts are plugged into the system unit • Contains CD drive • Laptops- CD drive, headphones plug-in and USB drive are on the side of the keyboard
Mouse • Used to point at and select items on the screen • How to hold? • Your tool to move around the information displayed on the monitor • Shows up on screen as a cursor • Click, right-click, scroll
Touchpad • Use your fingers instead of whole hand • Does the same functions as the external mouse
Parts of The Mouse • Left-Click button • Scroll Wheel (optional) 3. Right-Click button 4. Hand Rest
Left - Click The most commonly used button on the mouse is the left-click button, with it you can: • Select to perform an action {“click on….”} • Position Cursor • Click and Drag (move items) • We say “click” instead of “left-click” because it is implied and understood that they mean the same thing.
Double - Click • A Double-click also uses the left button, though you need to click it twice in rapid succession while holding the mouse still. • We would do this to open a file or folder by clicking on it’s name or it’s icon. • This also opens programs on the computer
Right- Click The Right –Click button is used to open a menu. A Menu is a list of items to choose from. To select an item from the Menu, you would click.
Cursor • A few different cursors Search Cursor is over a hyperlink Loading Edit
USB • External device that stores information • Easy to transport • Plugs into “USB Port” • USB Port can connect the computer to many different things • Printer • Phone charger Flash Drive USB Port
Headphones The plug-in is on the front edge of your computer.
Stationary computer that sits on a desk or table Must be plugged in for power Monitor, keyboard and mouse are separate parts Desktop Computer
Small, portable computer Uses a rechargeable battery for power Monitor, keyboard and mouse are combined Laptop Computer
Software • Instructions that tell the computer what to do • Many types: • Microsoft • Creating documents in Word • Presentations in • Playing music- ITunes • Drawing pictures- Paint • Games • Browsing the internet • Some software is free, other software is available to buy • Software can be upgraded
Lets get started Power button The Desktop