Mrs. Eggen and Ms. Miller GMS and HMS Digital Literacy

Types of Computers Desktop Laptop Netbook PDA – Personal Digital Assistant iPads, Tablets Gaming systems Wearable Computer

Parts of the Desktop Monitor Tower Keyboard Mouse

Monitor Flat screen (LCD) Built in on laptop Primary device for displaying information from the

computer

Tower Metal casing that holds all of computer components:

Mother Board CPU Hard Drive

Inside the CPU Motherboard:

Everything connected to motherboard Allows data to travel from place to place

Keyboard The primary device for entering information into the

computer Gives computer commands Enters text Controls movement of cursor (arrow keys)

Mouse The primary device for

navigating and interacting with the computer

Gives computer commands Point and click:

Left click to select or open an item.

Right click for shortcuts and menus.

Scroll wheel to scroll and zoom in and out

Processor Chip Computer’s “brain” Makes everything work together Like a human brain

One part does language. Another part does logic and math.

Sends and receives information, completes tasks, and makes processes work smoothly.

RAM Chips RAM = Random Access Memory:

Temporary memory Lets computer access information faster Cleaned out every time computer is turned off

Makes items easier for the computer to access

ROM Chips ROM = Read Only Memory:

Small memory chip only used at start up Permanent memory Allows a computer to start up

Hard Drive Stores data Permanent

Files will stay on drives until deleted by user. B: drive C: drive D: drive E: drive

Local Disk - C: Drive

Inside computer Only stored on that

machine Cannot access from

any other computer

DVD-RAM Drive – D:

Reads CD or DVD in tray

Must have a burner to save

Network Drive – B: Connected to file server

Hortonville High School Blue cable

Can access documents from any computer Labeled with your name and B:

Flash Drive – E:

Modern convenient alternative to floppy disks

Write name on it; Rename drive. Plug in USB drive

Some in front, some in back Follow steps to access

Remove when finished

Cards Allow users to add features to computer:

Sound Networking Graphics

Plugged into motherboard

USB Ports Universal Serial Bus:

Most widely used interface for connecting devices to a computer

Devices that use a USB Port: Printers, scanners, mice, joysticks, flight yokes Digital cameras, Web cams, scientific data acquisition

devices Modems, speakers, telephones, network connections

and storage devices (flash drives)

Software Set of programs and procedures that are intended to

perform tasks on the computer system Makes the computer useful Two Main Types:

Operating System Software (OS) Software Application Programs

Operating System (OS) Software system that enables the computer hardware to

communicate and operate the computer software Set of rules (programming) a computer uses to operate Computer’s language Coordinates all activities of computer (reading, writing, saving, printing, monitor display, etc.)

Types of Operating Systems (OS) Windows Mac Unix Linux DOS

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Software Application Programs Set of instructions that tells the computer what to do Used to accomplish specific tasks

Manipulating Text Numbers and graphics Etc…

Examples: Making a letter Working in a spreadsheet Creating a slide show Creating a movie

Types of Software Application Programs Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Movie Maker Accelerated Reader Norton AutoCAD Adobe The Sims Flight Simulator Etc…

Networking – The Basics Networking Video 1

Networking Video 2

Troubleshooting Computer not working

Is CPU turned on? Check for green lights

If lights not flashing, press boot button

Monitor Not Working Turned on?

Check for green light. If not on, press power

button. Make sure power cord

is plugged in tightly. Check back of monitor. Push up on cord.

Keyboard or Mouse Not Working Make sure cords are plugged in:

USB ports Back or front of computer Push in tightly

If still not working, unplug, plug into a different USB slot.

If still not working, turn off the tower. Hold in the power button until

the screen goes dark.

Computer Is Not Responding First right click in the task bar

on the program and try to close it down.

If still not responding, turn off the tower. Hold in the power button

until the screen goes dark. Once computer is powered

off, turn it back on.

Network Printing Know which printer you are using Each printer has name label Three parts

School Room Printer L = Laser C = Color

Setting Up Printer Start button Devices & Printers Add a printer Add a network, wireless,

or Bluetooth printer

Setting Up Printer Continued Select the printer from

the list. Click Next. The computer will search

for the printer. Then a dialog box will

come up stating it was successfully added.

Click next and finish.

Changing Default Printer Default = printer computer will choose automatically Start button

Devices and Printers Will list all printers connected to your computer

Default printer has a check mark within a green circle. To change default printer:

Right click on printer you want to have as default. Choose “Set as default printer” from menu. Check will now appear on this printer.

Changing Default Printer Continued

Be Green – Only Print When Necessary Print document one time only. If any problems, ask for help.

Computer teacher Librarian

“If it doesn’t come out the first time, it won’t come out the tenth time.”

Common problems: Out of paper Sent to wrong printer Print queue clogged (printer error)

Using a Flash Drive Portable storage Plug flash drive into front USB

port. Be sure your flash drive has

your name on it. Form the good habit of checking

for your flash when leaving the computer lab or library.

Accessing Flash Drive Click on Computer. Flash drive should show up in

window under Devices with Removable Storage

Usually labeled as E: or F: Name of flash drive may also

appear next to letter: Lexar, Toshiba, Cruzer,

Patriot, etc.

Removing Flash Drive Be sure you EXIT out of

any documents on flash drive.

Close all windows. Click on button on task

bar. Select command on new

menu. Wait for message.

Safe to Remove Hardware Now you can remove your

flash drive safely.