computer class by: ms. zamora [email protected]. lecture for parent 1.why have a computer? 2.what is a...

Computer Class by: Ms. Zamora

[email protected]

LectureLecture

for Parent for Parent

1. Why have a computer? 2. What is a computer?3. Parts of a computer.4. Install a PC System.5. How to Buy a Computer.6. Internet.

Welcome to Welcome to LinneLinne

Why have a computer?

Educational for the family

Communication

Fun

Employment

Medical

What is a Computer?

Two Basic Type: Desktop Laptop

Main Components CPU CRT or LCD Monitor Mouse Keyboard

Point to the Computer

Parts of a Computer

the LCD monitor!

It’s like a TV………

This is not the computer.

Central Processing UNIT“CPU”

This is the computer!

Some stand-up.

Some lay flat.

Hardware

Wired or Wireless

Keyboard

Mouse

Speaker

Printer

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Software

What is it?

Information or data you install in the computer.

Games, Applications, Movies, Music, Drivers.

How is it installed?

Floppy, CD, DVD, Flash Drive, Download

Internet files, Media Cards into PC.

install a pc system

Use the Quick connect guide.

Connect colored cable ends to CPU Matching color plug.

Install Drivers.

Connect power cords and phone line.

Complete System

How to Buy a Computer

What do you need?Newspaper Best Buy Costco Microcenter

Consider What PC is the school using? Pentium or Generic: AMD Separate parts or System (discount)

Internet Included

100,000,000,000,000 T G M K 12=zeros 9=zeros 6=zeros 3=zeros

Tera Giga Mega Kilo

200G = 200,000,000,000 200M = 200,000,000 200K = 200,000

Mathematics

What to CompareOperating systemMicrosoft Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, Millennium, 2000 or XP, Vista.

Internal CapacityRam, Rom, Hard drive, Processor, Buss, Graphics Card.

MediaFloppy drives, CD-ROMs, DVD, TV tuners, Media Readers.

InterfaceUSB, serial and parallel ports.

External DevicesPrinters, Web Cameras, Flash Drives, I-Pods, Cameras, Toys. All these devices need Drivers.

InternetDial Up Slower Free-$20 Monthly Uses Phone line (line busy) Pc’s Built in ModemDSL Faster $15-$50 Monthly Uses Phone plug Buy DSL MODEMCable Fastest $33-$90 Monthly COMCAST Cable Rent Cable Modem

Must have anti-virus software

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