Computer Basics
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ComputerBasicsInstructors:Connie Hutchison& Christopher McCoy
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Objectives
• Describe the importance of computers in today's world.
• Explain the basics of computer performance and how it relates to productivity.
• Explain the difference between memory and storage.
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• Identify the primary hardware components of a computer.
• Define the term program.
• Describe what an operating system is.
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• Identify the steps for starting and logging in to a computer.
• Describe the different types of productivity programs and their uses.
Objectives
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Importance
Why is it important to learn how to use a computer?
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What is a Computer?
An electronic device that:
•accepts data (input),•manipulates the data (process),•provides output (output) and•stores the results (storage).
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Input Devices
The user must provide the data through an input device such as:
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Processing Data
Once the user provides the computer with data, he/she must tell the computer what to do with the data. The central processing unitperforms the tasks theuser tells it to do.
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Many people use the terms memory and storage interchangeably. However, they are not the same thing.
Data in Memory
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Data in Memory
Memory is a temporary holding space for data while it is being used by the user.
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Data in Memory
Example: This presentation has been saved to “storage,” but we are viewing it through the computer’s memory. If I make a change to it and do not save it to “storage” again, the changes will be lost.
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The computer user can store data so that he or she may access it again.
Storing Data
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Storing Data
Primary storage consists of the hard drive which is located inside of the desktop or laptop computer.
Advantages
Disadvantages
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Storing Data
Secondary storage consists of any storage medium located outside of the desktop or laptop computer.
Advantages
Disadvantages
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Storing Data
Advantages
Disadvantages
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The computer user can also instruct the computer to provide output.
Output Devices
A few examples of output devices are:
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REVIEW INFORMATIONPROCESSING CYCLE
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Why Use a Computer
• Speed
• Accuracy
• Reliability
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Computer Programs
A computer program is a collection of step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to perform a particular task or group of related tasks.
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Software
There are two general types of software.
•System software &
•Application software
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System Software
System software generally comes preinstalled on your computer and you will, quite often, not even realize that you are interacting with it.
•Operating Systems
•Device Drivers
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Operating SystemsThe two operating systems most users encounter are Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X.
Operating systems contain the instructions that allow the parts of a computer to work together by performing most, if not all, of the “behind the scenes” tasks such as transferring data from memory to storage devices.
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Device Drivers
Device drivers contain the instructions which tell the computer how to interact with that particular device.
Many device drivers come preinstalled on the operating system but devices such as printers and scanners come with a device driver to install on the computer if necessary.
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Application Software
Software the computer uses to carry out a specific task as specified by the user.
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Word Processing
Software that enables the user to enter, edit, format and print documents containing primarily, but not limited to text.
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Spreadsheets
Software that enables the user to enter, edit, format, print, sort and calculate primarily numeric data.
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Web Browsers
Software that enables the user to access, retrieve and view documents and other resources on the Internet.
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Software that enables the user to send and receive electronic mail, commonly known as email over the internet.
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Turn on the Computers
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LoginClick the BTOP user
PasswordType in the following password:
BTOPu$3r
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Iconsand/or
Shortcuts
Task barStart
ButtonQuick
LaunchNotification
or Status Tray
TheDesktop
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StartButton
TheStart
Button
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TheStartMenu
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AllPrograms
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ScrollDown
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Open aFolder
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Open a Program
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Input Devices