Module 1.1 Introduction to Computers
Hardware versus Software How does a computer work? Introduction to Windows What happens when we save our work? Honing your keyboard skills Test and improve knowledge and skill Module Activities
Contents
Hardware versus Software
Hardware
Software
How does a computer work?
Processing of data
Output
Storage(Permanen
t)
Input
How does a computer work?
Computers process data into information.
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How does a computer work?
The mighty mouse
Clicking
Double-clicking
Right-clicking
Dragging
Scrolling
Introduction to WindowsStart up time!
Logging on:• Gaining access to the programs and data.• Using of a username and password.
The unique username and password is used for security purposes so that only YOU can access
your files.
Introduction to WindowsThe desktop Windows 7
icons
Start button Start
Menu
Quick Launch toolbarTaskbar
Notification area
Desktop
Gadgets
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Introduction to WindowsCommon features of programs
Windows
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Introduction to WindowsComponents of a window
Title barMinimise, Maximise and Close buttons
Menu bar
Toolbar(s)
Scrollbars
Introduction to WindowsThe Ribbon - Fluent User Interface
commands organised in
logical groups
Tab with
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4Column A: Description Column B: Term
1 Mouse operation used to select an object before you can ‘do’ anything with it.
A booting
2 A hint or information that pops up when resting the cursor on an icon or object.
B desktop
3 Using a mouse to move up or down through a document. C drag and drop4 Mouse operation to move objects. D Esc5 The most important piece of software on your computer. E icons6 An example of an operating system. F left-click7 The process of starting a PC and loading the operating system. G maximise8 The small pictures on the desktop which represent programs or
‘places’ on the computer. H Windows 7
9 First basic screen that appears when Windows is loaded. I menu bar10 Combination of a menu bar and toolbar used in Office 2007
and Office 2010.J minimise
11 Horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop. K operating system
12 Pictures or icons which have a small curved arrow in the bottom left corner.
L Ribbon
13 Key on the keyboard you can use to cancel an option or get back to where you were.
M scroll
14 A rectangular area on the screen used to display the contents or feedback from a program.
N scroll bar
15 Action which will reduce a window to a button on the taskbar. O shortcuts16 Action which makes the size of a window as big as possible. P task bar17 Rectangular bar at the top of a program/window that shows
the name of file and the program you are working in.Q title bar
18 Bar at the top of a program that contains text items or choices that you can select to make choices in a program.
R toolbar
19 A bar that contains a collection of buttons or icons that represent a set of tasks you can do in a program.
S tooltip
20 Component that allows you to move up and down in a window to see any information that may not be visible due to the size of the window.
T window
Introduction to Windows
How to save
• File• Save As• Save in : My Documents• File Name: First Painting your name
What happens when we save our work?
A file is a collection of data or information that is stored by a computer under a single name.
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Honing your keyboard skills
The keyboard (input)
Honing your keyboard skills
Keyboard skills
Test and improve your knowledge and skills
Overview of moduleHardware versus
softwareData versus information
Information processing cycle
Windows operating system
Common features of windows and
programs
The Mouse Saving your work The Keyboard
Test and improve your knowledge and skills
Important terms and conceptsBooting
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Desktop Double-click
Drag and drop
Esc Hardware Home row Icon on desktop Input
Left-click / Click Maximise Memory Menu bar Minimise
Operating system Output Ribbon Right-click Scroll
Scroll barShortcuts
on the desktop
Software Storage Taskbar
Title bar Toolbar Tooltip WindowWindows
Vista, Windows 7
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