Computing Fundamentals Module A © CCI Learning Solutions Inc. 1 Unit 1: Recognizing Computers...

Computing FundamentalsModule A

© CCI Learning Solutions Inc. 1

Unit 1: Recognizing ComputersLesson Topic

1 Computers All Around Us

2 Elements of a Personal Computer

3 Working with Storage Systems

4 Using Input/Output Devices

5 Basic Troubleshooting Techniques

6 Buying a Computer

7 Looking at Software

Lesson 1: Computers All Around Us• Personal Computer

• Notebook or Laptop

• Tablet

• Server • Personal Digital Assistant• Pocket PC• Cellular Phones• Other Electronic Computing Devices


Identifying Computers• Integrated in our work, home, and social environments

• Perform a multitude of tasks

• Many organizations have combination of large and small systems to manage flow of information

• Computers can be:− Designed specifically as computing devices

− Embedded in products


Desktop Computers• Called personal computers

• Sit on, beside, or under desk

• Process data quickly

• Typically used in small businesses, schools, and homes.

• Generally two types


PC Mac

Notebooks or Laptop Computers• Advantages

− Portability

− Power consumption considered “greener” alternative

− Can purchase accessories to enhance enjoyment and experience

• Netbook − Similar to notebook but smaller and less expensive

− Designed to handle wireless communications or access toInternet only


PC Notebook Mac Notebook

• Similar to notebook for portability and connection to data

• Screen can swivel or fold over

• Uses touch screen capability for data entry− With finger, pen device, or built-in keyboard

Tablets



Hand-held or Mobile Computers

• Cellular phones more sophisticated and can include:− playing and listening to music

− taking pictures or video

− text messaging

− paging

− e-mail

− accessing the Internet

− global navigation systems (GPS)

• Cost varies with number of features and capabilities

Hand-held or Mobile Computers


• Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)− Specific software helps make appointments, keep contact lists, or

write notes

− Very popular for portability and software

− Can be main computing device

• Incorporates touch screen technology


Hand-held or Mobile Computers• MP3 refers to file type for music to be recognized on audio

player

• Media player enables viewing of movies, videos, or books− Provide audio and visual capabilities or access to Internet


Hand-held or Mobile Computers• Game systems

− Embedded computing chip that enables individual toplay interactive games with video technology

− Many come with option to link to Internet

• Electronic book reader− Special computing device designed with software program to

download and view electronic copy of published work

− Can find software to read book on PDA or media player

• Calculators− Use same type of chips in computers to perform same calculations

− Computer is really very large and advanced calculator that performs tasks based on binary computations of 1 or 0

Other Types of Computers • Equipment to diagnose

automobile problems

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

• Point-of-sale machines

• Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)

• Robotics

• Medical equipment

• Small home appliances

• Large home appliances

• Each type of equipment has embedded computer chip to enable it to perform specific task− Often your identity must be

validated with card that opens connection to database of information

− Equipment failures usually result of computer chip needing to be replaced or reset


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