1. Computerized Business Applications Unit 1 Introduction to Computers Part 4

2. Buying a Computer

3. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Determine what application software products you will use on your computer. Determine what application software products you will use on your computer.  Type of computer  Memory requirements  Peripheral requirements  Software bundles

4. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Do some research. Do some research.  speed of processor  size and types of memory and storage  input/output devices included  communication devices included with the system  any software included with the system  overall system cost

5. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Look for free software. Look for free software. Check out purchasing options. Check out purchasing options.  College bookstores  Local computer dealers  Large department stores  Order by mail through phone or Internet

6. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Used computer—stick with brand names. Used computer—stick with brand names. Use a worksheet to compare computer systems, services, and other considerations. Use a worksheet to compare computer systems, services, and other considerations.

7. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Be aware of hidden costs. Be aware of hidden costs. Consider more than just price. Consider more than just price.

8. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Select an Internet service provider (ISP) or online service. Select an Internet service provider (ISP) or online service.  Number of access hours  Monthly fee  Available services Buy a system compatible with the ones you use elsewhere. Buy a system compatible with the ones you use elsewhere.

9. How to Purchase a Desktop Computer Consider purchasing an onsite service agreement Consider purchasing an onsite service agreement Use a credit card to purchase your system. Use a credit card to purchase your system. Avoid buying the smallest system available. Avoid buying the smallest system available.

10. How to Purchase a Laptop Computer

11. Buy one with a sufficiently large active-matrix screen. Buy one with a sufficiently large active-matrix screen. Experiment with different pointing devices and keyboards. Experiment with different pointing devices and keyboards.

12. How to Purchase a Laptop Computer Make sure you get a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you get a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Consider a docking station. Consider a docking station. If necessary, upgrade memory and disk storage at the time of purchase. If necessary, upgrade memory and disk storage at the time of purchase.

13. How to Purchase a Laptop Computer Purchase a second battery. Purchase a second battery. Purchase a well- padded and well- designed carrying case. Purchase a well- padded and well- designed carrying case.

14. How to Purchase a Laptop Computer Obtain a set of electrical and telephone adapters. Obtain a set of electrical and telephone adapters. Make sure the laptop is compatible with the video projector. Make sure the laptop is compatible with the video projector.

15. How to Install a Personal Computer Read the installation manuals. Read the installation manuals. Do some research. Do some research.

16. How to Install a Personal Computer Well-designed work area Well-designed work area Install bookshelves. Install bookshelves. Nearby telephone outlet Nearby telephone outlet

17. How to Install a Personal Computer Be aware of health issues. Be aware of health issues. Get a computer tool set. Get a computer tool set. Save the paperwork that comes with your system. Save the paperwork that comes with your system.

18. How to Install a Personal Computer Record the serial numbers of all your equipment and software. Record the serial numbers of all your equipment and software. Complete and send in your equipment and software registration cards. Complete and send in your equipment and software registration cards.

19. How to Install a Personal Computer Keep shipping containers Keep shipping containers Identify device connectors Identify device connectors Maintain the temperature and humidity Maintain the temperature and humidity

20. How to Install a Personal Computer Keep computer area clean Keep computer area clean Check your insurance policy Check your insurance policy

21. How to Maintain a Personal Computer PC Notebook PC Notebook  vendor support numbers  serial numbers—hardware and software  user IDs, passwords, and nicknames

22. How to Maintain a Personal Computer PC Notebook PC Notebook  Vendor and date of purchase— hardware and software  Trouble log  Notes on any discussion with vendor support personnel

23. How to Maintain a Personal Computer Turn Power off and disconnect from power source before opening computer Turn Power off and disconnect from power source before opening computer Keep area dirt and dust free Keep area dirt and dust free

24. How to Maintain a Personal Computer Back up important files and data Back up important files and data Protect your system from computer viruses Protect your system from computer viruses

25. How to Maintain a Personal Computer Keep your system tuned. Keep your system tuned. Learn to use system diagnotic tools. Learn to use system diagnotic tools.

26. Don’t be like these folks!

27. Complete Assignment Sheet 1- 5