parts of a desktop computer

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  Introductions
  
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    Names
    
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    Why they are taking this class and what they hope to get out of it.
    
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  Slide 4 Vocab
  
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    Computer: An electronic device that manipulates information or “data.”
    
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    Personal Computer (PC): Any general-purpose computer whose size, capabilities, and original sales price make it useful for individuals.
    
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    PC vs Mac: PCs are made by many different companies and usually run the Microsoft Windows operating system. Macs or Macintosh Computers are made by one company (Apple) and operate Mac OS X.
    
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  Slide 5 Vocab
  
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    Desktop: A personal computer in a form intended for regular use at a single location like the top of a desk!
    
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    Laptop (Notebook): A portable personal computer.
    
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    Server: Serves and stores information to other computers. They also connect many computers
    
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    Tablet computer (Tablet): A one-piece mobile computer primarily operated by touchscreen (the user’s finger).
    
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    Smartphone: A mobile phone built on a mobile operating system with more advanced capabilities than a standard cell phone.
    
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  Slide 6
  
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    Computer activities: Communication, (Email, Social Networking) online shopping, etc.
    
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    Other reasons for learning how to use a computer
    
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      Job postings/applications have moved online.
      
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      Employers need well-trained workers—most jobs require increasing levels of computer skills—to effectively compete with others around the world.
      
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      Access to technology that promotes the pursuit of productive and creative interests enhances one’s quality of life.
      
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      The Internet offers access to the online economy, community and business resources, and social/civic engagement opportunities.
      
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      Health care providers are increasingly using online tools to connect with patients.
      
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      To prosper in today’s information-based world requires access to the world’s knowledge.
      
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    How computers affect day to day activities?
    
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      Computers control the stoplights when you drove to the library today.
      
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      Grocery Store- Food scanners Was your food scanned into a computer system?
      
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  Slide 7 (page 4 of handout)
  
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    Hardware: Any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer monitor or keyboard, speakers. You can touch hardware.
    
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    Software: The set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. Examples of software include word processing programs like MS Word, Web Browsers, games and operating systems.
    
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  Slide 8 Parts of the Computer (page 8 & 9 of handout)
  
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    Computer Case
    
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    Monitor
    
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    Keyboard
    
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    Mouse
    
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  Slide 12 Parts of the Mouse
  
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    Primary button (the left button)
    
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    Secondary button (usually the right button). The primary button is the one you will use most often.
    
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    Most mice also include a scroll wheel between the buttons to help you scroll through documents and webpages more easily.
    
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  Slide 13 Holding the Mouse
  
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    Place your mouse beside your keyboard on a clean, smooth surface, such as a mouse pad. Hold the mouse gently with your index finger resting on the primary button and your thumb resting on the side. To move the mouse, slide it slowly in any direction. Don't twist it—keep the front of the mouse aimed away from you. As you move the mouse, a pointer (see picture) on your screen moves in the same direction. If you run out of room to move your mouse on your desk or mouse pad, just pick up the mouse and bring it back closer to you.
    
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  Slide 14 Clicking (page 10 of handout)
  
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  Slide 15 Software (page 11 of handout)
  
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    An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's "language." Without an operating system, a computer is useless.
    
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    Programs are also referred to sometimes as applications
    
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  Slide 16 The Desktop (page 7 & 12)
  
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    Explain parts of the desktop. Use the analogy to an actual desk.
    
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    The Start button: opens the Start menu. (page 12 of handout)
    
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    Task Bar: almost always visible. It has three main sections:
    
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  Slide 17 Task: Open & Play solitaire. (open from desktop shortcut or start menu)
  
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  Slide 18 Managing Windows (page 13 of handout)
  
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  Slide 19 Shutting down the computer (page 15 of handout)
  

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