1. Introduction to computers Presented by: Melissa
2. Basic computer use
Parts that make up your computer
CPU
C entralP rocessing U nit 3. Basic computer use
Parts that make up your computer
The Monitor 4. Basic computer use
Parts that make up your computer
The Mouse 5. Basic computer use
Parts that make up your computer
The Keyboard 6. Basic computer use Put them all together and you
have a system that will help you do many tasks. 7. You can..
Type lettersmake travel plansEmailEdit photos make signs draw
maps
make your own cards
Surf the web Pay bills read jokes print pictures watch
videos
8. Adding things to your computer You can enhance your computer
by adding different Peripherals, hardware or software to it. 9.
Peripherals
Speakers
Microphone Web Camera Printer Scanner 10. Peripherals
Digital Camera
11. Software write letters, reports etc. Solitare fix old photos
or enhance new ones manage your checking account this session is
powerpoint locate a place in the world look for information on
subjects watch your favorite shows download and listen to favs
Microsoft Word ---- Games----- Photoshop --- Quicken ----
PowerPoint ---- World map ---- Encyclopedia ---- Watch movies ----
Listen to music ---- 12. Terminology CPU 13. Terminology Right and
Left mouse buttons 14. Terminology Browser 15. Terminology Refresh
16. Terminology Task bar 17. Terminology menu 18. Terminology
Double click and single click 19. Terminology scroll 20.
Terminology reboot 21. Terminology Boot up 22. Terminology Click on
23. Terminology Right click 24. Now what? 25. 1. If the computer is
turned off. Press the power button. 26. 2. wait Wait for Windows to
load.You will know when it is done when the light stops flashing
and all of the program icons are in the task bar and you can see
the desktop. 27. 3. What do you want to do?? This is where you
decide on the task that you are asking of the computer. If it is
surfing the web and you have internet access, simply click on the
blue e that is on your desktop or start menu. 28. 4. Save often If
you are working on something on your pc such as a word document or
photo editing, it is best to save often as you never know what
could happen.Simply click FILE / SAVEora shortcut is pressing CTRL
+ S on the keyboard.
