Day 1 basic computer

 What is a Computer?
 Computer Hardware
 Examples of Computer Hardware
 Computer Software
 Computer Input Devices
 Computer Output Devices
 General Understanding of how your computer
works
 Internet- How to make a E-MAIL ID
 Job Oriented Computer courses for Graduates

 A device that computes, especially a programmable electronic
machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical
operations or that assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise
processes information.
 Full Form of COMPUTER is :-
C – Common
O – Operating
M – Machine
P – Particularly
U – Used for
T – Technical and
E – Educational
R - Research
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1. Computer Hardware
2. Computer Software

 Computer Hardware is the
physical part of the computer
system, the machinery and
equipment.
 Parts of the computer “you can
see”

Monitor: T.V. like screen used to show pictures and
words
CPU: Central Processing Unit this is where most of
the computer’s calculations take place. In terms of
computing power, the CPU is the most important
element of a computing system.
Keyboard: This device is used to type
information into the computer and contains the
numbers 0-9.
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Mouse: a small device, which you move across the top of
the desk to move the pointer or cursor on the screen.
Printer: used to make a paper copy of the information
into the computer.
Image Scanner: an electronic device that generates a
digital representation of an image for data input to a
computer

 Computer Software are programs that tell the
computer what to do.
Examples
 Microsoft Word-word processing program
 Microsoft PowerPoint-presentation program
 Microsoft Excel-work book program used to
track, calculate, and analyze numeric data
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 Computer Devices that input information in the
computer
Examples
 Key Board
 Mouse
 Scanner
 Digital Camera

 Computer Devices that output information
from the computer.
Examples
 Monitor
 Printer

 Overview
To understand anything it helps to break it down into it's basic
components. Then you need to know how each component works.
Finally you look at how all the components work together to achieve
the desired end product or result.
 Motherboard
It is the main circuit board inside the CPU case. It holds the
microprocessor, memory and other crucial circuits and components
that control the operation of the Personal Computer. Every device
inside or connected to a Personal Computer finds it's way to this
board.

 Memory
The mother board takes the input you give it like mouse clicks,
and produces output for you like displaying or printing a file. It
can't do this without memory. The PC operating system used by
the PC is copied from storage to memory at power up. The OS
copy in memory then runs the PC. Memory is volatile which
means that when your PC is turned off the contents of memory
are lost. It is completely blank and must reloaded each time the
PC is powered up.

Storage
Storage is non-volatile which means it retains information even
when it is powered off. It stores programs which run the PC as
well as data, which is a digital form of everything you use like
documents, music, pictures, etc
 Input Devices
The keyboard and mouse are the main input devices you use to
control your PC.

 Output Devices
When you send inputs into the PC, it processes them and produces
useful output for you. The primary output devices are the video
display, printer and speakers.
 Software
Some people want to use the power of their computer to create
works of art, others want to create music, or play games, surf the
web, or play the stock market. Whatever you want to do with your
computer, software is the key to doing it.
 What happens when your PC is powered on?
With a simple push of a button, your computer comes to life.

 A world wide network that
connects millions of computers to
share and exchange data, business,
news, opinions, and research
results. The Internet is not the
same as the World Wide Web
(WWW).

 check the ICON of Internet Explorer in the
Desktop Screen.
 Then type in the address bar www.gmail.com

 First name then Last name
 Choose Your USER NAME.
 Create a Password Confirm your Password-
Date of Birth Gender  Mobile Phone
 Prove you are not a robot – CODE to enter
 Terms and Condition
 Click on the next step.

 Mobile number Verification
 You will get a code in your mobile phone.
 After Verification you will be asked to add
your photo but it is not mandatory.
 After skipping this step you will be a member
of GMAIL.
 AND THEN YOU CAN USE YOUR MAIL ID
TO SEND AND RECEIVE YOUR MAILS.

 CPU: This computer component has several names: Central Processing Unit,
microprocessor or processor. This unit is the brain of the computer processes and
executes instructions in a software program. The CPU’s primary functions include
retrieving instructions from the computer’s memory, including random access
memory, comprehending and executing instructions, and directing the input and
output activity of the computer.
 Desktop: The first screen that you see when any Windows operating system screen is
up and running. One of the main purposes of the Desktop is to make it easier to
access different application programs, files and documents.
 File: Unit for storing information that may include a word-processing document, a
spreadsheet, a picture, a graphic, musical piece, or even part of an application
program. Examples of "files" include text files which could be a letter or report and
graphic files which could be a picture. Each file has a name because the data or
information created in a software program is saved with a file name.
 Folder: Method for organizing files that is related by topic, by purpose, by type, by
program, or even by a project that you are working on. NOTE: When an application
program is loaded onto your computer, it will group similar applications in a folder.
As you add or create files, you can organize them however you want.

 Hyperlink:Hyperlink: Allows you to move from one web page document to another. It can beAllows you to move from one web page document to another. It can be
text which is usually underlined or a graphic. When you move your mouse over atext which is usually underlined or a graphic. When you move your mouse over a
hyperlink, the mouse cursor usually becomes a hand which indicates a hyperlink ishyperlink, the mouse cursor usually becomes a hand which indicates a hyperlink is
present. Once you click on the link, you move to another web page document or topresent. Once you click on the link, you move to another web page document or to
another place on the same web page.another place on the same web page.
 Icon:Icon: A small picture that represents processing options such as programs,A small picture that represents processing options such as programs,
documents, and shortcuts. When you click on the icon, the file or program willdocuments, and shortcuts. When you click on the icon, the file or program will
open. The most easily recognized icon is the Recycle Bin which is the graphicopen. The most easily recognized icon is the Recycle Bin which is the graphic
below. below.
 Input:Input: Commonly known as data and refers to numbers, letters, words, images,Commonly known as data and refers to numbers, letters, words, images,
video, music and even sounds. Other computer input includes commands and uservideo, music and even sounds. Other computer input includes commands and user
response. A command directs the computer to execute tasks or perform certainresponse. A command directs the computer to execute tasks or perform certain
activities. One example of a command is a command buttons OK, Cancel and Helpactivities. One example of a command is a command buttons OK, Cancel and Help
seen on the Shut Down Windows dialog box.seen on the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
 Keyboard:Keyboard: The keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter letters, numbersThe keyboard is an input device that allows you to enter letters, numbers
and symbols into your computer. The keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keysand symbols into your computer. The keyboard keys include the alphanumeric keys
(letters and numbers), numeric keypad, special function keys, mouse cursor moving(letters and numbers), numeric keypad, special function keys, mouse cursor moving
keys, and status lights.keys, and status lights.

 Menu: List of options that may be commands or other options from which you can
choose from. The following illustration is the File Menu Bar command menu list.
 Mouse: Besides a keyboard, a mouse is the most common input device for a
computer. The mouse is a small, palm-sized input device that you move across a
flat surface, such as a desktop, to control the movement of the pointer on the
screen. Technically, there are many operations that are much easier to perform
with a mouse than a keyboard because you can just point and click to select an
item on a screen or choose an item from a list of options.
 Mouse Commands: Before examining the various commands, you must
understand how to execute each mouse command. The mouse commands include
move, point, click, deselect, double-click, drag, and right-click.
 My Computer: An icon that opens into a folder of icons for all of the resources on
the computer like the hard drive and printer.
 Operating System: Software that acts as an interface between you, the application
software (like word processing or accessing the Internet), and the computer
components. This includes interpreting and carrying out basic instructions that
operate a computer like recognizing information from the keyboard and mouse,
sending information to the monitor, printer, or speakers and scanners, storing
information to the hard drive and removable drives. Common operating systems
include Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, and MAC OS.

 RAM:RAM: This is an acronym for Random Access Memory. This memory is a workThis is an acronym for Random Access Memory. This memory is a work
area or a temporary storage space where the computer places programarea or a temporary storage space where the computer places program
information so that it can execute the program instructions andinformation so that it can execute the program instructions and
information. When the program or file is closed, the data or programs areinformation. When the program or file is closed, the data or programs are
removed from RAM. The amount of RAM you have on your computer is crucialremoved from RAM. The amount of RAM you have on your computer is crucial
in determining how many programs can be opened (running) and how muchin determining how many programs can be opened (running) and how much
data is available for each program. RAM is available in MB or megabytes.data is available for each program. RAM is available in MB or megabytes. AnAn
example is 256MB of RAM.example is 256MB of RAM.
 Select:Select: A single left mouse click to select a file or folder icon. A single left mouse click to select a file or folder icon.
 Software:Software: Instructions that provide the computer with step-by-step actions thatInstructions that provide the computer with step-by-step actions that
need to be executed to complete a specific task. A computer will not functionneed to be executed to complete a specific task. A computer will not function
with software.with software.
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 CompTIA A+ (Hardware)
 CompTIA N+ (Networking)
 CISCO COURSES like CCNA, CCNP, CWNA
 RED HAT Courses like RHCSA, RHCE.
 Microsoft Courses like MCITP,MCSE.
 Tally ERP,ACE, FACT other accounting
Packages.
 Web Page Designing
 Ethical Hacking

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