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Mrs. Eggen and Ms. Miller GMS and HMS Digital Literacy
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Types of Computers Desktop Laptop Netbook PDA – Personal Digital Assistant iPads, Tablets Gaming systems Wearable Computer
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Parts of the Desktop Monitor Tower Keyboard Mouse
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Monitor Flat screen (LCD) Built in on laptop Primary device for displaying information from the
computer
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Tower Metal casing that holds all of computer components:
Mother Board CPU Hard Drive
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Inside the CPU Motherboard:
Everything connected to motherboard Allows data to travel from place to place
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Keyboard The primary device for entering information into the
computer Gives computer commands Enters text Controls movement of cursor (arrow keys)
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Mouse The primary device for
navigating and interacting with the computer
Gives computer commands Point and click:
Left click to select or open an item.
Right click for shortcuts and menus.
Scroll wheel to scroll and zoom in and out
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Processor Chip Computer’s “brain” Makes everything work together Like a human brain
One part does language. Another part does logic and math.
Sends and receives information, completes tasks, and makes processes work smoothly.
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RAM Chips RAM = Random Access Memory:
Temporary memory Lets computer access information faster Cleaned out every time computer is turned off
Makes items easier for the computer to access
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ROM Chips ROM = Read Only Memory:
Small memory chip only used at start up Permanent memory Allows a computer to start up
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Hard Drive Stores data Permanent
Files will stay on drives until deleted by user. B: drive C: drive D: drive E: drive
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Local Disk - C: Drive
Inside computer Only stored on that
machine Cannot access from
any other computer
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DVD-RAM Drive – D:
Reads CD or DVD in tray
Must have a burner to save
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Network Drive – B: Connected to file server
Hortonville High School Blue cable
Can access documents from any computer Labeled with your name and B:
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Flash Drive – E:
Modern convenient alternative to floppy disks
Write name on it; Rename drive. Plug in USB drive
Some in front, some in back Follow steps to access
Remove when finished
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Cards Allow users to add features to computer:
Sound Networking Graphics
Plugged into motherboard
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USB Ports Universal Serial Bus:
Most widely used interface for connecting devices to a computer
Devices that use a USB Port: Printers, scanners, mice, joysticks, flight yokes Digital cameras, Web cams, scientific data acquisition
devices Modems, speakers, telephones, network connections
and storage devices (flash drives)
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Software Set of programs and procedures that are intended to
perform tasks on the computer system Makes the computer useful Two Main Types:
Operating System Software (OS) Software Application Programs
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Operating System (OS) Software system that enables the computer hardware to
communicate and operate the computer software Set of rules (programming) a computer uses to operate Computer’s language Coordinates all activities of computer (reading, writing, saving, printing, monitor display, etc.)
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Types of Operating Systems (OS) Windows Mac Unix Linux DOS
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www.geektimes.com/images/ mac-os-x-about-box.jpg
www.techtv.com/graphics/ library/dos.jpg www.pocketsoft.com/ images/unix.jpg
www.gnu.cz/linux.gif
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Software Application Programs Set of instructions that tells the computer what to do Used to accomplish specific tasks
Manipulating Text Numbers and graphics Etc…
Examples: Making a letter Working in a spreadsheet Creating a slide show Creating a movie
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Types of Software Application Programs Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Movie Maker Accelerated Reader Norton AutoCAD Adobe The Sims Flight Simulator Etc…
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Networking – The Basics Networking Video 1
Networking Video 2
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Troubleshooting Computer not working
Is CPU turned on? Check for green lights
If lights not flashing, press boot button
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Monitor Not Working Turned on?
Check for green light. If not on, press power
button. Make sure power cord
is plugged in tightly. Check back of monitor. Push up on cord.
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Keyboard or Mouse Not Working Make sure cords are plugged in:
USB ports Back or front of computer Push in tightly
If still not working, unplug, plug into a different USB slot.
If still not working, turn off the tower. Hold in the power button until
the screen goes dark.
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Computer Is Not Responding First right click in the task bar
on the program and try to close it down.
If still not responding, turn off the tower. Hold in the power button
until the screen goes dark. Once computer is powered
off, turn it back on.
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Network Printing Know which printer you are using Each printer has name label Three parts
School Room Printer L = Laser C = Color
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Setting Up Printer Start button Devices & Printers Add a printer Add a network, wireless,
or Bluetooth printer
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Setting Up Printer Continued Select the printer from
the list. Click Next. The computer will search
for the printer. Then a dialog box will
come up stating it was successfully added.
Click next and finish.
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Changing Default Printer Default = printer computer will choose automatically Start button
Devices and Printers Will list all printers connected to your computer
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Default printer has a check mark within a green circle. To change default printer:
Right click on printer you want to have as default. Choose “Set as default printer” from menu. Check will now appear on this printer.
Changing Default Printer Continued
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Be Green – Only Print When Necessary Print document one time only. If any problems, ask for help.
Computer teacher Librarian
“If it doesn’t come out the first time, it won’t come out the tenth time.”
Common problems: Out of paper Sent to wrong printer Print queue clogged (printer error)
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Using a Flash Drive Portable storage Plug flash drive into front USB
port. Be sure your flash drive has
your name on it. Form the good habit of checking
for your flash when leaving the computer lab or library.
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Accessing Flash Drive Click on Computer. Flash drive should show up in
window under Devices with Removable Storage
Usually labeled as E: or F: Name of flash drive may also
appear next to letter: Lexar, Toshiba, Cruzer,
Patriot, etc.
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Removing Flash Drive Be sure you EXIT out of
any documents on flash drive.
Close all windows. Click on button on task
bar. Select command on new
menu. Wait for message.
Safe to Remove Hardware Now you can remove your
flash drive safely.