Computer Basics
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This slide presentation introduces the fundamentals of computer systems such as hardware and devices.
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Brian P. [email protected]
Tentative Course Plan
Course Number Course Name
IT 100 Computer Basics
IT 101 Introduction to Microsoft Windows 7
IT 102 Using the Internet
IT 200 Introduction to Microsoft Word
IT 201 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
IT 202 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
Course Requirements
Check email twice weeklyWeekly attendance
Homework assignmentsSyllabus
Computer Types
Desktop > Tower PC
portable workstationruns complete OS
separate componentsrobust
Laptop, Netbook, Macbook, Macbook Air
Smaller and
lighter
Application based
Portability and
Accessibility
Choose the appropriate device
•Traveling to Las Vegas for an important business presentation
•Creating a computer lab
•Need to check and sort emails quickly
•Need to run an application in the field to demonstrate landscape options to clients
Computer Hardware
Widescreen or 4:3CRT or Flatpanel
PS/2 Connection
PS/2USB
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONNECTOR
Rollerball Mouse
Optical Mouse
QWERTY
What are you going to use it for?
Memory (RAM and Storage)Processor (Dual and Quad)
Optical DriveExternal slots
Video card
Always check software and hardware specifications
Operating system
Computer Software
resumes, email management, presentations, spreadsheets
email management, web browsing, calendar system, media manager,
CD/DVD burning
Online and Offline storage
dropbox.com | 2GB for free
carbonite.com | tier pay structure
