Intro to the PC 50+ users
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Which is smarter?
Which is smarter?
Neither one.
What does it help you do?
• Create• Organize• Store• Share
Parts of a computerMonitor• Watch stuff• Like a TV• LCD screen
Parts of a computerKeyboard• Give orders• “Input Data”
Parts of a computerMouseControls the Cursor• Points at things• Moves stuff around
Parts of a computerTOWER aka CPU(Central Processing Unit)
• Full of electronic stuff
Electronic Stuff Hard Drive“The Library”• Storage • Bigger is better• Typical 160 GB• 100 GB – 28,000 photos
Electronic StuffRAM(Random Access Memory)
“The Librarian”• Finds• Organizes• Bigger = Faster• Typical 1 to 3 GB
How to work the controlsThe Keyboard
How to work the controlsThe Keyboard
QWERTYTyping
How to work the controlsThe Keyboard
“10 key”
How to work the controlsThe Keyboard
Function Keys F1-F12
F5 is used to “refresh” Internet pages.
What your Mouse does
Easy navigationPointSelect MoveControls Cursor
The Anatomy of a Mouse
Standard mouse isbuilt for Right Handers
Left-handed models are available
The Anatomy of a Mouse
Left ButtonClick once to select or highlight Click twice to open or startClick and hold to see details or help
The Anatomy of a Mouse
Right ButtonClick and hold to access shortcuts
So Far, So GoodMonitor – see what we’re doingKeyboard – put information inMouse – moves and points to stuffTOWER – holds the electronicsHard Drive – where stuff is storedRAM – gets your stuff for you
Time for a little jargon:Hardware – Any of the actual physical devices, controls, and equipment used.Software –a.k.a. “Programs” – we use Hardware to access and use Software.
Kinds of ComputersDesktopHome or office• More storage• Connections
Kinds of ComputersNotebook a.k.a. “Laptop”All-In One• Portable• Convenient
Kinds of ComputersNetbook“Mini Notebook”• All-In One• Very Portable• Very Convenient• Limited features
What’s the Difference?
PCWindows
AppleOS
What is Windows?“The Rules”Windows is the software program that runs a PC.Two versions are common Windows XP (2001) Windows Vista (2007) New – Windows 7 (2009)
3 Most popular things to do with a Computer.
Word Processing - Microsoft Word
Records management – Microsoft Excel
Communication – Internet and Email
How to turn it on/off
“Power” button will probably look like this.To turn on the computer, press it once.