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Computer Class Chapter - 3

The document provides an overview of computers, including their history, types of devices (input and output), and instructions on how to start and shut down a computer. Charles Babbage is recognized as the father of the computer, and examples of input devices include keyboards and scanners, while monitors and printers serve as output devices. It also outlines the steps to power on and off a computer effectively.

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Computer Class Chapter - 3

The document provides an overview of computers, including their history, types of devices (input and output), and instructions on how to start and shut down a computer. Charles Babbage is recognized as the father of the computer, and examples of input devices include keyboards and scanners, while monitors and printers serve as output devices. It also outlines the steps to power on and off a computer effectively.

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COMPUTER CLASS

CHAPTER - 3
General Information on Computers

History of Computers
The use of computers basically started in the 20th
century. Scientists used it for doing mathematical
calculations as computers saved their time which was
earlier spent in adding numbers.
"Charles Babbage" is popular as "the father of the
computer", as he invented the first mechanical
computer.
Types of Devices Used in Computer
There are two types of devices used in a computer:
1. Input devices :
The devices that are used to enter or insert data into
the computer are known as input devices.

Some of the input devices are:


Keyboard :
it is used to enter the alphabets, numbers and symbols
into the computer.
Scanner :
It is used to scan the documents which are then
entered into the computer as images.

There is a special type of input device which is known


as 'Pointing device'. It is used to specify a certain
position in space Example: joystick, mouse.
2. Output devices :
The devices that receive data from the computer in
order to perform a task are known as output devices.

Some of the output devices are:


Monitor :
It is used to display the information which has been
entered using the input devices.

Printer :
It is used to print the information that has been entered
into the computer.
How to Start a Computer
There are several ways to start a computer, but the
most commonly used method is as follows:
Step 1 :
Plug the computer in a power source.
Step 2 :
Find the power of the computer which is at the CPU of
the computer.
Step 3 :
Press the power button.
How to switch off the computer
Step 1 :
Click the start button at the bottom left corner on the
screen.
Step 2 :
A list will appear. Now click on shut down button on the
bottom right corner.

Step 3 :
If you have left programs or files open, you will get a
message like this.
Now you can do two things:
 Either a click cancels and closes all the programs,
and then again follows the above steps.
 Or click on the force shut down and it will
automatically close all the programs.

Chapter Revise Notes


 Charles Babbage is known as "the father of the
computer".
 Input devices are used to insert data into the
computer. Example: keyboard, mouse.
 Pointing devices are a special type of input device
used to specify the position.
 Output devices are used t receive data from the
computer. Example: printer.
 To start a computer, press the power button the
CPU.
 To switch off a computer, click on the start button
on the bottom left corner of the screen and then
click on the shutdown button on the bottom right
corner of the screen.

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