CB Warm-upCB Warm-upGet the sheet from the Get the sheet from the front table and answer front table and answer

these questions.these questions.• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computer

basics/14• Or give a card to each group with a

page number on it. Read the page, write something interesting on that page on the card. Report out.

• Watch video, take notes, make poster

Computer Computer CareCare

Today’s Objective: Today’s Objective: Learning the proper Learning the proper

ways to care for ways to care for computers.computers.

GCFLearnFreeGCFLearnFreeHow to keep your computer How to keep your computer

Healthy?Healthy?• Go to this website and go through it

and the text and then video.• Each group a different page, write

something interesting or did not know and report out.

• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/14

Computer CareComputer Care• Keep away from direct sunlight• Do not block vents on the CPU• Keep away from air conditioning ducts and

avoid dusty locations• Do not move while it is still in use• Exit programs properly• Use virus check program• Keep magnets away• Use surge protector

Keyboard CareKeyboard Care• Should not have food• Should not have liquids• Should not stick anything between

the keys including paper clips• Should not bang on keys• Should not take keys off

Mouse CareMouse Care• Don’t pull on the cord to hard• Use buttons appropriately• Clean it correctly depending on what kind it is• Use a mouse pad• Keep optical or roller ball clean of dust and dirt.

Monitor CareMonitor Care• Clean screen regularly• Don’t cover vents• No magnets• Turn off monitor when computer is not in

use• Use a screen saver• Dust the monitor

SpeakersSpeakers• Do not pull on the cords.• Do not turn the volume up too loud.• Do not drop or break the speaker.• Do not pour liquids inside the

speaker.• Plug them up correctly.

Hard Drive CareHard Drive Care

• Install virus protection software• Backup files (always have two copies)• Run disk scan program.• Keep files organized

Disk/CD CareDisk/CD Care• Not to be removed from drives when drive is

running• Keep away from magnets• Keep away from liquids and foods• Keep in containers designed for CD’s or

disks keep in clean, cool, and dry place• Not to be stored close to heat vents or air

conditioning vents• Do not touch the back and scratch it• Avoid hot and cold locations• Insert it into drive properly face up

Printer CarePrinter Care• Dust periodically with a soft cloth• Secure all connections and use the correct

cable• Do not shut off printer while it is printing or pull

out the paper while printing• Insert ink and paper properly• Have manual & technical support telephone

number available• Use the correct ink or toner• Use the correct paper

Digital CameraDigital Camera• Clean regularly• Do not subject to knocks, vibrations, and magnetic fields,

smoke, water, steam, sand, or chemicals• Handle all moving parts with care• Turn camera off before removing or disconnecting power

source or cable or removing battery or memory card• Do not store or use in humid, dusty or dirty places• Keep away from extreme hot or cold locations• Avoid direct sunlight for long periods• Avoid scratches with sharp or hard objects• Keep dry and free of condensation• Store correctly when not in use• Do not drop it in water

Computer MaintenanceComputer Maintenance• Check and secure all plug-ins, then

restart your computer• Keep computer manuals available• Locate and read the “Troubleshooting”

section of your manual• Make back up copies all data files• Locate and keep the technical support

phone number next to your computer

Computer CareComputer CarePosterPoster

Create a poster from what you have learned today on how to take care of computers. Make sure you include all of the following things in your poster. They are:

• Put your name on the back

• Pick a computer part and label it as your title

• Draw the computer part

• Write a paragraph describing the part, tell how to take care of the part, and tell what not to do to the part. Describe what the part does.

15 pts

15 pts

20 pts

50 pts

Computer Care BookComputer Care Book• Create a booklet and choose 2 reasons from each

category and explain Why?• Get the sheet that has all of the items and the

care directions on it to use.• Title each page with the name of the part.• Draw a small picture of the part on the

appropriate page• Make sure your name and class is on the front

cover• Draw a picture on the front cover• Title the front Cover “Computer Care Book”