1. Welcome to Computer Solutions I!
Before we begin our nine weeks, it is important that you have some basic knowledge about using and maintaining your computer.

2. Many of you can do a lot on your computer already
Many of you can do a lot on your computer already. I am sure most of you can type and print a story. Many of you can even draw a picture, surf the Internet, , and even create web pages! But the funny thing is that many students sometimes forget the very basics!

3. Do you know the answers to any of the following questions?
Can you identify the parts of your computer system?
What is peripheral equipment?
Can you navigate around the computer desktop?
Can you identify the parts of your computer window?
What is the difference between software and hardware?

4. Questions – Part 2
What are the variety of storage devices used to save computer files?
How do you take care of external storage devices?
Can you explain safety precautions when operating your computer?
Can you describe methods of preventing the spread of computer viruses.

5. As you watch the following presentation, read each slide very carefully and fill in your notes to make sure you know the basic skills of using and maintaining your computer.

6. BASIC OPERATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

7. Part I Identifying The Parts Of A Computer

8. Basic Hardware 5 6 Monitor Disk Drive Speaker System Unit Keyboard
Mouse

9. Part II Peripheral Equipment / Devices
A peripheral device is a piece of computer equipment that you can attach to your CPU. Peripherals can be classified as either input and/or output devices and storage devices.

10. Input Devices
Definition: Input devices are used to input data into a computer.

11. Examples of Input Devices
Keyboard
Trackball
Modem
Mouse
Game controller
Scanner
CD’s/DVD’s
Touch Screen
Voice Recognition System
Digital camera
Microphone
Cell phone

12. Output Devices
Definition: Output devices display the information the computer has processed from the data and commands you have given to the computer.

13. Examples of Output Devices
Monitor
Printer
Modem
Disks and drives
Speech and Voice Synthesizers
Speakers

14. Storage Devices
Definition: Storage devices allow data and graphics to be saved.

15. Examples of devices that store data
Flash/jump/thumb drive
Hard drive
Cellular phone
MP3 player
CD’s
DVD’s
Network server
E-reader
Web based storage
SD card

16. Part III The Computer Desktop
When you turn the computer on, the main screen from which all work is done is known as the desktop.

17. The Computer Desktop
Icons
Pointer
Start Button
Task Bar

18. 1. START button – located on the task bar and is used as a shortcut to programs
Icons – are pictures/symbols that represent programs and files
3. Pointer/Cursor – looks like a tip of an arrow and the mouse moves the arrow to allow you to select something
4. Taskbar – shows the current opened programs and allows you to switch between programs

19. Part IV – A Computer Window
Can you label the parts of a window?

20. How did you do?
Scroll Bar
Document
Folder
Close
Maximize
Minimize

21. If you have more than one window opened on your desktop, how do you know if the window is active or inactive?
Active window - an active window has a title bar that is dark in color. For example, on our computers they would be dark blue.
Inactive window – an inactive window has a title bar that is a light shade of gray.

22. Where can you click and drag on a window to resize it?
The easiest and quickest way to resize a window is to click and hold on the edge or corner of a window, then drag your mouse.

23. Part V Hardware vs. Software
Do you know the difference?

24. Can you think of a few examples?
Definition: Computer hardware is the actual physical equipment that you use.
Can you think of a few examples?
Monitor
CPU
Keyboard
Mouse

25. Can you think of a few examples?
Definition: Computer software is the written directions that tell a computer what to do.
Can you think of a few examples?
Microsoft Word
Kid Pix
All The Right Type
PowerPoint

26. What is an operating system?
A computer operating system is the system software that is used to organize the programs on your computer and allow them to run together on your computer without conflicts. It also lets you customize your desktop, icons and other settings on your computer.
What operating system do we use on this lab?
Windows 7

27. Part VI Saving Files – What is the difference between these two?
File Save
vs.
File Save as
Do you know the difference?

28. File Save as
File Save as – Choose this option when saving a new file, changing the saving location or renaming an existing file.

29. File Save
File Save – Choose this option when you want to save changes to an existing file.
You usually choose this option when you want to add or make changes to the file you are currently working on.

30. Where can you save and store your files?
Hard drive
Network CD
DVD
Phone
Digital Reader
IPod
Flash Drive/Jump Drive/Thumb Drive
Memory Card
Web storage – ex. “The Cloud”

31. Part VII Safety Precautions
The following are guidelines that should be followed to keep you and your computer safe.
At any time:
No food, drinks, or gum near your computer
Treat the computer with respect: hands off the monitor; gentle use of the keyboard and mouse
Keep magnets away from your CPU (Central Processing Unit) and storage devices
Plug all electrical equipment into a surge protector
Turn off all equipment first before unplugging
At school:
Do not give out your username and password!
Do not personalize the computers, for example: changing desktop properties, adding, changing or moving icons
Use only designated software

32. Part VIII - Protecting Your Computer From Computer Viruses
A computer virus is malicious computer program that can be sent from infected files, by clicking on pop-ups or unsafe websites. They can damage your computer as well as your computer files.
Prevention
Install antivirus software
Install an Internet firewall - it acts like a deadbolt on you computer
Do regularly scheduled updates on antivirus, firewall and operating system software

33. Hopefully, it’s now a little easier understanding how to use and maintain your computer.