Computer Basics

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5 Parts of a Computer

Hardware (3)

3Input Device

•Output device

•Processor

•Software (2) (Memory)

2 ROM (Boot/Permanent)

2 RAM

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INPUT DEVICE- a part of the computer that inputs information

OUTPUT DEVICE- a part of thecomputer that displays information

F lo p p yD is k

A REMOVABLE DISK THAT STORES INFORMATION MAGNETICALLY. You can use a floppy disk to exchange information between computers, or to make a backup of your files.

Icon• A LITTLE PICTURE on

your screen that you can click on with your mouse.

• A SHORTCUT. An icon can represent a file, program, peripheral, or tool.

M e n uB a rA STRIP ACROSS THE TOP OF A WINDOW, LISTING ALL THE MENUS available in that program.

Menu• A LIST OF• COMMANDS:• File• Edit• View• Insert

C o m m an d

An INSTRUCTION

C U R S O R

A FLASHING SYMBOL.

FO N TS

STYLES OF TYPE