1. CB Warm-up Get the sheet from the front table and answer these questions. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/compute rbasics/14http://www.gcflearnfree.org/compute rbasics/14 Or give a card to each group with a page number on it. Read the page, write something interesting on that page on the card. Report out. Watch video, take notes, make poster

2. Computer Care Today’s Objective: Learning the proper ways to care for computers.

3. GCFLearnFree How to keep your computer Healthy? Go to this website and go through it and the text and then video. Each group a different page, write something interesting or did not know and report out. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/comput erbasics/14http://www.gcflearnfree.org/comput erbasics/14

4. Computer Care Keep away from direct sunlight Do not block vents on the CPU Keep away from air conditioning ducts and avoid dusty locations Do not move while it is still in use Exit programs properly Use virus check program Keep magnets away Use surge protector

5. Keyboard Care Should not have food Should not have liquids Should not stick anything between the keys including paper clips Should not bang on keys Should not take keys off

6. Mouse Care Don’t pull on the cord to hard Use buttons appropriately Clean it correctly depending on what kind it is Use a mouse pad Keep optical or roller ball clean of dust and dirt.

7. Monitor Care Clean screen regularly Don’t cover vents No magnets Turn off monitor when computer is not in use Use a screen saver Dust the monitor

8. Speakers Do not pull on the cords. Do not turn the volume up too loud. Do not drop or break the speaker. Do not pour liquids inside the speaker. Plug them up correctly.

9. Hard Drive Care Install virus protection software Backup files (always have two copies) Run disk scan program. Keep files organized

10. Disk/CD Care Not to be removed from drives when drive is running Keep away from magnets Keep away from liquids and foods Keep in containers designed for CD’s or disks keep in clean, cool, and dry place Not to be stored close to heat vents or air conditioning vents Do not touch the back and scratch it Avoid hot and cold locations Insert it into drive properly face up

11. Printer Care Dust periodically with a soft cloth Secure all connections and use the correct cable Do not shut off printer while it is printing or pull out the paper while printing Insert ink and paper properly Have manual & technical support telephone number available Use the correct ink or toner Use the correct paper

12. Digital Camera Clean regularly Do not subject to knocks, vibrations, and magnetic fields, smoke, water, steam, sand, or chemicals Handle all moving parts with care Turn camera off before removing or disconnecting power source or cable or removing battery or memory card Do not store or use in humid, dusty or dirty places Keep away from extreme hot or cold locations Avoid direct sunlight for long periods Avoid scratches with sharp or hard objects Keep dry and free of condensation Store correctly when not in use Do not drop it in water

13. Computer Maintenance Check and secure all plug-ins, then restart your computer Keep computer manuals available Locate and read the “Troubleshooting” section of your manual Make back up copies all data files Locate and keep the technical support phone number next to your computer

14. Computer Care Poster Create a poster from what you have learned today on how to take care of computers. Make sure you include all of the following things in your poster. They are: Put your name on the back Pick a computer part and label it as your title Draw the computer part Write a paragraph describing the part, tell how to take care of the part, and tell what not to do to the part. Describe what the part does. 15 pts 20 pts 50 pts

15. Computer Care Book Create a booklet and choose 2 reasons from each category and explain Why? Get the sheet that has all of the items and the care directions on it to use. Title each page with the name of the part. Draw a small picture of the part on the appropriate page Make sure your name and class is on the front cover Draw a picture on the front cover Title the front Cover “Computer Care Book”