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Welcome to the Computer! Open Door Learning Center Computers and Literacy Class

Welcome to the Computer! Open Door Learning Center Computers and Literacy Class

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Welcome to the Computer! Open Door Learning CenterComputers and Literacy Class

Why are computers important?

Types of Computers

Laptop DesktopDesktop

Laptop Computer Small, portable

computer Uses a

rechargeable battery for power

Monitor, keyboard and mouse are combined

Parts of a Laptop Computer

Mouse

Power Button

Computer Case

Keyboard

Monitor(or Screen)

Mouse Pad

USB Port

Headphone Jack

Desktop Computer Stationary

computer that sits on a desk or table

Must be plugged in for power

Monitor, keyboard and mouse are separate parts

Parts of a Desktop Computer

System Unit or CPU

Mouse

Monitor(or Screen)

Keyboard

Power Buttons

Monitor

• Displays information

• Desktops- power button is on monitor

Modem

• A device that enables  computer to transmit data over, for example, telephone or cable lines.

• Internet modems are most visible

System Unit

• Box that contains the computer’s processor and memory

• Brain of the computer• Most other computer parts are

plugged into the system unit• Contains CD drive

• Laptops- CD drive, headphones plug-in and USB drive are on the side of the keyboard

How to Hold a Mouse

Mouse Used to point at and

select items on the screen

Your tool to move around the information displayed on the monitor

Shows up on screen as a cursor

Click, right-click, scroll

Parts of The MouseParts of The Mouse1. Left-Click button

2. Scroll Wheel (optional)

3. Right-Click button

4. Hand Rest

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Left - Click

The most commonly used button on the mouse is the left click button, with it you can:

Select to perform an action {“click on….”} Position Cursor Click and Drag (move items)We say “click” instead of “left-click” because it is

implied and understood that they mean the same thing.

Double - Click A Double-click also uses the left button,

though you need to click it twice in rapid succession while holding the mouse still.

We would do this to open a file or folder by clicking on it’s name or it’s icon.

Right- Click

The Right –Click button is used to open a menu. A Menu is a list of items to choose from. To select an item from the Menu, you would click.

LoadinLoadingg

EdiEdit t

Cursor is Cursor is overover a a

hyperlink hyperlink

SearchSearch

Cursors

External device that stores information Easy to transport Plugs into “USB Port”

USB Port can connect the USB Port can connect the computer to many different computer to many different thingsthings

PrinterPrinter

Phone chargerPhone charger

Flash Drive

USB Port

USB

Instructions that tell the computer what to do

Many types: Microsoft

Creating documents in Word

Presentations in Playing music- ITunes Drawing pictures- Paint Games Browsing the internet

Some software is free, other software is available to buy

Software can be upgraded

Software

Turning Computer On

Power button

Desktop

• First screen you see when you log in

• Contains folders, icons, and shortcuts that will open programs and files

• Double click an icon on the desktop to open up a program

Task Bar

Start

Volume

• Provides another shortcut to open programs.• Only requires one click to open program.• Shows what programs are currently running.• Shows the time and date on the right side.

Use this bar to adjust the volume

What are programs?

Start Menu

Start Button

• Turn computer off or log out.• Open programs that aren’t on

the desktop or taskbar.• Search for programs, settings,

or files

Any questions?