Getting to know the parts of your computer
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The document outlines the key parts of a computer including the CPU, hard drive, RAM, optical drives, floppy drive, mouse, network card, monitor, keyboard, and power cord. It describes the basic functions of each part such as the CPU processing requests, the hard drive storing files, RAM temporarily holding information, and the monitor displaying visual output.
Getting to know the parts of your computer
- 1. Getting to Know the Parts of Your Computer Parts of the Computer
- 5. CPU or Central Processing Unit Often referred to as the brains of a computer Processes user requests Controls all of the other hardware within your computer
- 6. Hard Drive The Operating System, such as Windows XP, as well as any applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) are stored here. Permanently stores your files for later use Also known as Drive C
- 7. RAM (Random Access Memory) Temporarily stores your information until you hit Save Everything stored in this temporary memory is lost when the computer shuts down
- 8. CD ROM, CD-RW DVD, DVD-RW Drive used to read information from a CD or DVD Those Drives designated as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW enable you to save to disk Also known as Drive D
- 9. Floppy Drive These drives do not hold much information They are, however, very portable Also known as Drive A
- 10. Mouse One example of an input device, as you use it to input information into the computer Enables users to send commands to the CPU through a series of clicks on the screen
- 11. Network Card and Patch Cable Connects your computer to other computers and the Internet One end plugs into your computer’s Network Card The other end plugs into a “drop” along the wall
- 12. Monitor One example of an “output device,” this item provides visual images to the computer user
- 13. Keyboard A second example of an input device, the keyboard enables users to type instructions, characters, etc.
- 15. Power Cord Supplies power to the computer Make sure it is plugged in!