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Parts of the Computer

By Mrs. Gordon

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Monitor or Computer Screen

The monitor displays the computer's open programs, allowing the user to interact with the computer. This is where you see what you are doing on the computer.

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CPU Central Processing Unit

The CPU is the hardware that enables computers to store and use data. It is located inside your computer tower. This is the brains of the computer where all the important information is stored.

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Mouse

The mouse is an object moved across the top of a desk that controls the cursor or pointer on the computer screen.

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KeyboardThe keyboard is a set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data, like your favorite web site, into a computer.

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Headphones

Headphones are a pair of speakers worn over or in your ears so only you can hear the sound.

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CD or Compact Disc

CDs are round portable discs used to store digital

information. Pictures or information can be saved on these.

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CD Drive This is the drawer in the computer where

you place the CDs.

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Speakers Speakers produce audio output that can

be heard by the listener. With speakers, everyone can hear.

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Microphone

A microphone is used in recording or transmitting sound.

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Printer A printer is a device that prints text or

illustrations on paper.

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Scanner A scanner is a device that captures images

from sources for computer editing and display. Pictures and other images are placed on here and this device makes a copy of them which shows up on your computer so you can edit (or change) it.

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Well, that wasn’t as tough as I thought. Now I know all the proper terms for a

computer.