Which is smarter?

Which is smarter?

Neither one.

What does it help you do?

• Create• Organize• Store• Share

Parts of a computerMonitor• Watch stuff• Like a TV• LCD screen

Parts of a computerKeyboard• Give orders• “Input Data”

Parts of a computerMouseControls the Cursor• Points at things• Moves stuff around

Parts of a computerTOWER aka CPU(Central Processing Unit)

• Full of electronic stuff

Electronic Stuff Hard Drive“The Library”• Storage • Bigger is better• Typical 160 GB• 100 GB – 28,000 photos

Electronic StuffRAM(Random Access Memory)

“The Librarian”• Finds• Organizes• Bigger = Faster• Typical 1 to 3 GB

How to work the controlsThe Keyboard

How to work the controlsThe Keyboard

QWERTYTyping

How to work the controlsThe Keyboard

“10 key”

How to work the controlsThe Keyboard

Function Keys F1-F12

F5 is used to “refresh” Internet pages.

What your Mouse does

Easy navigationPointSelect MoveControls Cursor

The Anatomy of a Mouse

Standard mouse isbuilt for Right Handers

Left-handed models are available

The Anatomy of a Mouse

Left ButtonClick once to select or highlight Click twice to open or startClick and hold to see details or help

The Anatomy of a Mouse

Right ButtonClick and hold to access shortcuts

So Far, So GoodMonitor – see what we’re doingKeyboard – put information inMouse – moves and points to stuffTOWER – holds the electronicsHard Drive – where stuff is storedRAM – gets your stuff for you

Time for a little jargon:Hardware – Any of the actual physical devices, controls, and equipment used.Software –a.k.a. “Programs” – we use Hardware to access and use Software.

Kinds of ComputersDesktopHome or office• More storage• Connections

Kinds of ComputersNotebook a.k.a. “Laptop”All-In One• Portable• Convenient

Kinds of ComputersNetbook“Mini Notebook”• All-In One• Very Portable• Very Convenient• Limited features

What’s the Difference?

PCWindows

AppleOS

What is Windows?“The Rules”Windows is the software program that runs a PC.Two versions are common Windows XP (2001) Windows Vista (2007) New – Windows 7 (2009)

3 Most popular things to do with a Computer.

Word Processing - Microsoft Word

Records management – Microsoft Excel

Communication – Internet and Email

How to turn it on/off

“Power” button will probably look like this.To turn on the computer, press it once.