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COMPUTER BASICS 1
Today You Will Learn… 1.Parts of the Computer 2.Exploring the Desktop 3.Mouse and Keyboard Helps 4.Opening and Closing Program Windows 5.Saving and Exiting Properly
AN ABACUS – THE FIRST COMPUTER
CASE Power Supply
THIS OR THIS
Working With The Mouse (It can be tricky!!)
PROCESSOR CPU
CPU Abbreviation of central processing unit, and pronounced as separate letters. The CPU is the brains of the computer. Sometimes referred to simply as the processor or central processor, the CPU is where most calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important element of a computer system.
HARD DRIVE Read / Write Head
System Board / Mother Board CPU Socket
Battery
MONITOR
LCD MONITOR
MEMORY RAM
CD-ROM READ / WRITE DRIVE ( CD Burner )
MOUSE / KETBOARD
Icons Task Bar Open Programs DESKTOP
COMPUTER CARE LOOK HERE
Some fun stuff ……………….
Hands On Practice Includes… Opening and Closing Program Windows Maneuvering a Program Window (Minimizing, Restoring, Scrolling) Using the Mouse / Keyboard-A TutorialKeyboard-A Tutorial Go Here : scriptco.net/favor.htmscriptco.net/favor.htm Saving Your Work and Exiting