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The document introduces computers and their importance in today's world. It describes the main parts of a computer including input devices like a keyboard and mouse, output devices like a monitor and printer, the central processing unit, memory, motherboard, ports and connections. It also explains how to use a keyboard and mouse and how to start up and shut down a computer.

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First Lecture

The document introduces computers and their importance in today's world. It describes the main parts of a computer including input devices like a keyboard and mouse, output devices like a monitor and printer, the central processing unit, memory, motherboard, ports and connections. It also explains how to use a keyboard and mouse and how to start up and shut down a computer.

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Introduction

To
Computers

FAIZAN ARSHAD
[email protected]
Objectives
After completing lesson 1, you will be able to:

 Describe the importance of computers in today’s world.

 Identify the main parts of a computer.

 Identify the steps for starting a computer.

 Identify the different groups of keys on a keyboard.

 Perform different tasks by using a mouse.


The Role of Computers

o In Business and Industry

o In Publication Field
o In Education Field
o In Government Organizations
o In Medical Field
o In Science Field
o In Entertainment Field
Parts of a Computer

1. Input Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, etc.)


2. Output Devices (Monitor, Speakers, etc.)
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) and memory
4. Motherboard (Circuit Board)
5. Expansion Cards (Video Card, Sound Card, or NIC)
6. Hard Drive Ports and Connections (USB, Firewire, etc.)
Parts of a
Computer Input Devices

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Microphone

• Scanner

• Webcam
Parts of a Computer
Output Devices

 Monitor

 Printer

 Speaker/Headphone
Parts of a Computer
Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• A device that interprets and runs the commands that


you give to the computer.

• Also referred to as the processor.

• Two major brands are Intel and AMD.

• Examples: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Turion X2


Parts of a Computer
Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• A device that interprets and runs the commands that


you give to the computer.

• Also referred to as the processor.

• Two major brands are Intel and AMD.

• Examples: Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Turion X2


Parts of a
Computer Memory

• Memory is where information is stored and retrieved by the


CPU.

• There are two main types of memory:


 Random Access Memory (RAM): It is the main memory and
allows you to temporarily store commands and data.

 Read Only Memory (ROM): It is the memory that retains its


contents even after the computer is turned off.
Parts of a
Computer Motherboard

 Is the main circuit board inside the computer.

 Has tiny electronic circuits and other components on it.

 Connects input, output, and processing devices together (CPU,


Memory, Hard Drive, DVD Drive)

 Tells the CPU how to run.


Parts of a Computer
Ports and Connections

 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port

 FireWire (similar to USB but faster)


 Network Port (Ethernet)

 Parallel Port and Serial Port

 Display Adapter
 Power
Parts of a Computer
Ports and Connections

 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port

 FireWire (similar to USB but faster)


 Network Port (Ethernet)

 Parallel Port and Serial Port

 Display Adapter
 Power
Using a Computer
 To turn on a computer, press the power button on the
system unit.

 Log on to the operating system by your user name and


password.

 Computers allow you to create, modify, and save files.

 To shut down a computer, click Start, and then, at the


bottom of the Start menu, click Shut Down.
Using a Keyboard

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