Computing Fundamentals

By. Ebony Davison

Maintaining a laser computer

Clean the rollers, but DON’T touch the transfer sponge roller

Replace the toner cartridge Remove paper fragments

Cleaning the keyboard and mouse

Turn off computer Use cleaner recommended by the manufacturer NEVER spray an aerosol directly onto the printers

Hard ware maintenance

Preventative maintenance should be performed on a daily basis

You should clean a computer every 3-6 months Remember to shut down computer befor

cleaning

Maintenance issues

To properly maintain a car and have it run smoothly, you MUST

Change the oil and filter Check the tire pressure Complete other required maintenance on a

regular schedule

Computer memory

One way to measure a computer power is by its capacity to remember

RAM is made up of small memory chips that form a memory module

Data stored in RAM is temporary

Upgrades and Consumables

Hardware components may be damaged and need to be changed

Increase output and input production Upgrade various elements within computer

system Update your keyboard and the mouse

Preventative maintenance

All computers slow down as you add and delete files

Install and uninstall software Empty the recycle bin Remove cookies

Temporary files

various application programs such as Microsoft office suite create temporary files

To free memory for other programs To act as a safety net to prevent data loss For printing

cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website uses to identify a specific computer. Cookies are not a threat to your computers security