Introduction To Computers
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The document outlines an introductory computer course conducted by Taneesa Hall at the Christian County Library, supported by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. It covers objectives such as increasing familiarity with computers, basic vocabulary, hardware and software identification, and basic operations. Participants are encouraged to fill out a pre-evaluation form and can inquire about repeating the course or signing up for other classes.
Introduction To Computers
- 1. Library Community Courses Presents Christian County Library Phone: 581-2432 Email: classes@christiancounty.lib.mo.us Please have a seat, fill out and fold your name card, and complete the pre-evaluation form. We will be starting shortly. Instructor: Taneesa Hall This project has been made possible by a grant from the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Introduction to Computers
- 2. Objectives Increase familiarity with computers Cover basic vocabulary Identify hardware and software Learn basic operations Manipulating windows Do’s & Don’ts
- 3. Hardware Monitor Keyboard Mouse Motherboard CPU Drives Storage devices
- 4. Parts
- 5. Mouse Left Button Right Button Scroll wheel Navigating Orientation Mouse pads Right Button Left Button Scroll wheel
- 6. Pointer “Hand” pointer I-Beam What’s my mouse doing?
- 7. Mouse Actions Point Click Left click Right click Double Click Click and drag Highlight Scroll
- 8. The Keyboard Letters and Numbers Enter Arrow keys Page up and down Home End Ctrl, Shift Tab Function Keys
- 9. Software A set of instructions the computer uses to tell the hardware what to do - - enables particular tasks
- 10. Operating System a Graphical User Interface that can run many programs simultaneously and allows its user to manipulate and interact more freely Windows is the most common
- 13. Storage Devices Floppy Disc CD Rom Flash Drive
- 14. Safety & Cautions Safe shut down Viruses, spyware Scams, hoaxes Security, privacy
- 15. Thank you for coming Feel free to repeat this class or sign up for other classes at the circulation desk Questions?
Editor's Notes
- #4: Nuts and bolts of the system USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket and to improve the plug-and-play capabilities by allowing devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping). Other convenient features include providing power to low-consumption devices without the need for an external power supply and allowing many devices to be used without requiring manufacturer specific, individual device drivers to be installed.
- #5: 1 Monitor 2 Motherboard - the central or primary circuit board 3,4,5 Sockets and components CPU or Processor 6 Power source 7,8 drives 9 keyboard 10 mouse
- #6: An important piece of hardware that allows its user to navigate and communicate with the computer Left clicking is most common*
- #8: Demonstrate this
- #10: Like blueprints for a contractor or rules for a game or auto repair manual for a mechanic. Games Word Excel Quickbooks TurboTax
- #11: Makes operating a computer much easier to use Uses a “window format” Uses pictures, icons and simple terms instead of technical ones
- #13: Desktop & Start menu, icons, programs Basic components Title bar Minimize Maximize Close Toolbars Resizing Multiple windows Use website as example of scroll bar
- #14: 1 byte =1 letter 1000 bytes = 1 KB 1 million bytes =1000 KB = 1MB 1 billion bytes = 1000 MB = 1GB A 1GB flash drive roughly equals 700 3.5 inch Floppys
- #15: Always Use the start menu Beware and be aware