Lesson 1: Learning About Computer Basics

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Concept 1.1 Computer Basics

What can you do with a computer?– Write a letter

– Make a picture

– Find maps and driving directions

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Concept 1.1 Computer Basics

What can you do with a computer?– Find information for reports

– Send and receive information

– Work with numbers

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Concept 1.2 Parts of the Computer

Monitor

Mouse

Speakers

CPU

Keyboard

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Concept 1.3 The Right Way to Sit at the Computer

Sit with your feet flat

Sit up straight in your chair

Keep your wrists straight

The top of the monitor should be at the same level as your eyes

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Concept 1.4 Turning on the Computer

Push the power buttons

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Concept 1.5 What Is Windows?

Program inside your computer – Allows you to communicate with the

computer

– Windows tells everything connected to the computer what to do

Microsoft Windows icon

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Concept 1.6 Using a Mouse

Parts of a mouse

Body

Right button

Left button

Scroll wheel

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Concept 1.6 Using a Mouse

To move the mouse pointer on the screen:– Hold down the left mouse button, and

– Move the mouse

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Concept 1.7 Turning Off the Computer

Turn off the computer correctly to keep your computer healthy!

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Commands in This Book

This is a command– Tell the computer to do something

For this command:1. Click Start2. Click Turn Off Computer3. Click Turn Off

To tell the computer to turn off

All commands in this book will be written like this

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Lesson 1

Reading: In student text book

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Homework: In Workbook - lesson 1

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