Identifying and Describing Various Parts of a Computer

By:

Serena Bilardello

Sarah Koepsell

Mouse and Mouse pad

A mouse is a handheld device that allows you to select and move items on your screen.

Keyboard

The keys on a keyboard allow you to enter information and instructions into a computer.

Printer

A printer is a device that produces a paper copy of information described on a computer screen.

Monitor

A monitor displays text and images generated by a computer.

Modem

A modem allows a computer to send and receive information through a telephone line.

Scanner

A scanner is a device that reads images and text from paper into a computer.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the main chip in a computer.

Hard Drive

A hard drive is the primary device a computer uses to store information.

Floppy Drive

A floppy drive stores and retrieves information on floppy disks.

Flash Drive

A flash drive is a lightweight storage device approximately the size of a stick of gum.

Word Processor

A word processor helps you create professional-looking documents quickly and efficiently.

E-Mail

An e-mail is a program that transports messages from computer to computer that can be transported back.

Internet

Internet is a bunch of computers worldwide connected together like a web; that’s why they call it the worldwide web.

Computer Games

Computer games are fun programs that you can find on the internet or by inserting a disc.

Working with computers can be difficult , but if you learn how to work with all programs it will become easier. Working with the internet can also be difficult , but if you know how to control it there will be endless possibilities .

typing by : Serena

research : Sarah & 3D Dictionary

pictures by : Microsoft Power Point clip –art , Google search , & Paint

Special thanks from Serena & Sarah to :

Mrs. Pisano