Day 1 Welcome&Intro to Computers

8/14/2019 Day 1 Welcome&Intro to Computers

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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.htm


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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.html


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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

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