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Welcome to the Computer!

In this computer literacy class, learn why computers are important and explore the different types of computers such as laptops and desktops. Discover the various parts and functions of a laptop and desktop, including the mouse, keyboard, monitor, power buttons, USB ports, and more. Understand how to navigate and use a mouse effectively, and explore the software and programs that can be used on computers. Finally, learn how to turn on a computer and utilize the desktop and start menu for easy access to programs and settings.

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Welcome to the Computer!

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  1. Welcome to the Computer! Open Door Learning Center Computers and Literacy Class

  2. Why are computers important?

  3. Types of Computers Laptop Desktop

  4. Laptop Computer • Small, portable computer • Uses a rechargeable battery for power • Monitor, keyboard and mouse are combined

  5. Monitor (or Screen) Power Button Computer Case Mouse Keyboard Parts of a Laptop Computer Mouse Pad

  6. USB Port Headphone Jack

  7. Desktop Computer • Stationary computer that sits on a desk or table • Must be plugged in for power • Monitor, keyboard and mouse are separate parts

  8. Parts of a Desktop Computer System Unit or CPU Monitor (or Screen) Power Buttons Mouse Keyboard

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. How to Hold a Mouse

  12. Mouse • Used to point at and select items on the screen • Your tool to move around the information displayed on the monitor • Shows up on screen as a cursor • Click, right-click, scroll

  13. Parts of The Mouse • Left-Click button • Scroll Wheel (optional) 3. Right-Click button 4. Hand Rest 3 2 1 4

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Cursors Cursor is over a hyperlink Loading Search Edit

  18. USB External device that stores information Easy to transport Plugs into “USB Port” Flash Drive • USB Port can connect the computer to many different things • Printer • Phone charger USB Port

  19. 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

  20. Turning Computer On Power button

  21. Desktop • First screen you see when you log in • Contains folders, icons, and shortcuts that will open programs and files • Double click an icon on the desktop to open up a program

  22. Task Bar Volume • Provides another shortcut to open programs. • Only requires one click to open program. • Shows what programs are currently running. • Shows the time and date on the right side. Start What are programs? Use this bar to adjust the volume

  23. Start Menu Start Button • Turn computer off or log out. • Open programs that aren’t on the desktop or taskbar. • Search for programs, settings, or files

  24. Any questions?

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