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Welcome toWelcome to
The Computer LabThe Computer Lab
CSA108ACSA108A
Lindsay HenningLindsay Henning
[email protected][email protected]
717-7922717-7922
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WelcomeWelcome
Introductions:Introductions:
Name?Name?
What do you hope to accomplish?What do you hope to accomplish?
Favorite cartoon character?Favorite cartoon character?
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HousekeepingHousekeeping
Class HoursClass Hours
Class StructureClass Structure
BreaksBreaks
PunctualityPunctuality
Text booksText books Submitting assignments/homeworkSubmitting assignments/homework
Grades/AssessmentGrades/Assessment
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This is not going to happen to you!This is not going to happen to you!
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Intro to YourComputer
Getting Started
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Getting StartedGetting Started
In this section, you will learn:
How to power up (start) the computer
Parts of a computer system How to use the mouse and keyboard
How to log off the network
How to turn the computer off
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Wheres the power switch?Wheres the power switch?
A Typical PC System
Monitor
MonitorPower Switch
Speakers
Keyboard
Mouse
Power Switch
Tower unithousing themaincomputer
Tape &Diskdrives
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But, wheres the power switch?But, wheres the power switch?
Your PC (Personal Computer) is asystem unit consisting of:
Physical Hardware
A brain or microprocessor to carry out commands RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporary
storage
Storage media (hard disk, floppy disk, CD, etc.)
Software programs to perform tasks An operating system (i.e. Microsoft Windows,
Linux, Mac)
Application software (such as Word, Excel,Internet Explorer)
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Wait! Wheres the power switch?Wait! Wheres the power switch?
A computer is turned on by a power
switch on the system unit Where is your power switch?
How many different ways can youpower down?
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Starting the PCStarting the PC
Booting up your PC
Make sure the floppy drive is empty and
turn the PC on to allow the PC to boot up.
The operating system is stored on the harddrive and normally boots from there.
The PC boot process will also check that the
systems components are functioningcorrectly.
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Starting the PCStarting the PC
Booting up your PC (cont)
If you leave a disk in the floppy drive by
mistake, the system will stop the bootprocess with a non-system disk message.
If you have problems with the operating
system stored on the hard drive, you canboot the PC from the floppy drive using asystem disk to correct the problem.
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The Mouse and the KeyboardThe Mouse and the Keyboard
You will use both a mouse and akeyboard to input information to the PC.
Normally the keyboard is used to entertext, but can also be used to selecttasks.
The mouse allows you to point at andselect objects.
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The MouseThe Mouse
Your Mouse
Left Button
Scroll WheelRight Button
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Lets have some fun with the mouseLets have some fun with the mouse
Mouserobics:Mouserobics:http://www2.yc.edu/careerskills/mouserobics/page1http://www2.yc.edu/careerskills/mouserobics/page1
Mouse Exercises @ SeniorNet.org:Mouse Exercises @ SeniorNet.org:http://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mhttp://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/m
New User Tutorial:New User Tutorial:http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htmhttp://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htm
Mesa Library Mouse Tutorial:Mesa Library Mouse Tutorial:http://www.mesalibrary.org/research/mouse/page0http://www.mesalibrary.org/research/mouse/page01.htm1.htm
http://www2.yc.edu/careerskills/mouserobics/page1.htmhttp://www2.yc.edu/careerskills/mouserobics/page1.htmhttp://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.htmlhttp://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.htmlhttp://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htmhttp://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htmhttp://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/welcome.htmhttp://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.htmlhttp://www2.yc.edu/careerskills/mouserobics/page1.htm8/14/2019 Day 1 Welcome&Intro to Computers
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The KeyboardThe Keyboard
A Standard Keyboard
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How about Keyboard and ComputerHow about Keyboard and Computer
Basics?Basics? Keyboard LayoutKeyboard Layout
http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorialshttp://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials
Computer BasicsComputer Basics::http://www.gcflearnfree.org/Tutorials/Details.aspx?http://www.gcflearnfree.org/Tutorials/Details.aspx?
Windows Tutorials:Windows Tutorials:http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windohttp://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windo
Windows Keyboard Shortcuts:Windows Keyboard Shortcuts:http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/winshhttp://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/winsh
http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/keyboard/page1.htmlhttp://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/keyboard/page1.htmlhttp://www.gcflearnfree.org/Tutorials/Details.aspx?Tutorial=Computer+Basics&tutorialID=13http://www.gcflearnfree.org/Tutorials/Details.aspx?Tutorial=Computer+Basics&tutorialID=13http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windows/keyboard1.shtmlhttp://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windows/keyboard1.shtmlhttp://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/winshortcuts/http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/winshortcuts/http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/winshortcuts/http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windows/keyboard1.shtmlhttp://www.gcflearnfree.org/Tutorials/Details.aspx?Tutorial=Computer+Basics&tutorialID=13http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/keyboard/page1.html8/14/2019 Day 1 Welcome&Intro to Computers
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Using a User Id and PasswordUsing a User Id and Password
Booting up your PC (cont)
Your PC may be an individual (stand alone)
PC or it may be connected to others on anetwork.
If your PC is on a network, you may be
asked to identify yourself with a user ID andpassword.
A user ID identifies you individually
A password provides security and ensures thatonly authorized people access the network.
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Log on LabLog on Lab
Objectives:Objectives:
~practice logging off and on your computer~practice logging off and on your computer
~test your log on and password~test your log on and password
Log on using guest ID and passwordLog on using guest ID and password
Log off your computerLog off your computer
Log on using your own ID and passwordLog on using your own ID and password
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Your DesktopYour Desktop
StartButton
Task Bar
Icon(shortcut)
Icon(My Computer)
Icon(application)
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Logging off vs. Shut DownLogging off vs. Shut Down
CTRL>ALT>Delete
(keyboard command)
Or
Start> Log Off
(mouse/desktop command)
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Logging off the NetworkLogging off the Network
Logging off the Network Your PC may go into sleep mode if unused for a while,
but it is still on.
To properly log off the computer, use the Log OffWindows command.
Logging off properly prevents others from accessingyour work or files.
Check to make sure there are no disks in the drives
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Turning the PC offTurning the PC off
Shutting Down the PC Your PC may go into sleep mode if unused for a while,
but it is still on.
To properly turn off the computer, use the Shut DownWindows command.
Turning off the power abruptly doesnt allow Windowsto save settings and close down properly.
Shutting down properly saves your work and cleansout temporary scratchpad areas.
Check to make sure there are no disks in the drives
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Here is a place to play and practiceHere is a place to play and practice
http://www.quia.comhttp://www.quia.com/pages/csa108a.html/pages/csa108a.html
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SummarySummary
You should now be able to:
Find the various hardware components
Boot up your PC system
Identify the different types of systems
Use a user ID and password
Know how to use a mouse and a keyboard Shut down your PC
Log off your PC Know the difference between the two