purchasing, installing, and maintaining a personal computer
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Considerations When Purchasing a Computer
Desktop, laptop, or notebook
Processing speed Storage size and types Monitor Battery life Software
INSTALLING A COMPUTER Read the installation manuals before installing equipment Set up your computer in a well-designed work area where
you can control the temperature and humidity Set up your space near an electrical outlet and telephone
outlet or cable connection Save all the paperwork that comes with your computer Record the serial numbers of all equipment and software
INSTALLING A COMPUTER Complete and mail your equipment and software
registration cards or register online Keep the shipping containers and packing
materials for all your equipment Identify device connectors Keep your computer area clean Make sure your home or renter’s insurance policy
covers the computer
How to Maintain a Personal Computer
Start a notebook that includes information on your computer
Keep all original disks, CDs, books, etc. Before you work inside your computer, turn off
the power and disconnect the equipment from the power source
Keep the area surrounding your computer dirt and dust free
How to Maintain a Personal Computer
Back up important files and data Protect your computer from viruses Keep your computer tuned—It is important to use
the disk defragmenter (In Windows…Start..Programs..Accessories..
System Tools..Disk Defragmenter Learn to use diagnostic tools Conserve energy wherever possible
TERMSTERMSOperating System – coordinates the activities of your computerServer – a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a networkWorkstation – A computer connected to a serverGraphical User Interface - a user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when communicating with the userWindow – a rectangular area on the screen, sometimes the whole screen, that is used to display files, documents, or programs. Each window contains a border, title bar, and window title.
SAVING FILES When the power to the computer is turned off,
a file will be lost if it is not saved to: A floppy disk – a: The hard drive – c: A compact disk (CD) – d: Flash drive – e: Personal network file at CSCC – u:
CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) a storage device from which you can only read and open files
MORE TERMS Control panel Icons Mouse
Primary mouse button Secondary mouse button Wheel
Taskbar Scroll bar
Properties Object Menu/menu bar Command Maximize Minimize Close
USING COMMON ELEMENTS IN OFFICE
Application – refers to one of the parts of the Office suite Program – a set of specific computer instructions that is
designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task Major strengths of Microsoft Office:
The consistency of the programs and the way they work together
The capability to save files in a format that can be read on the World Wide Web
WORKING ON THE WEB Internet World Wide Web Web page – each individual screen Web site – a collection of related pages at a
particular location Home page – the primary (starting) page at
a Web site Hyperlinks Browsers Intranet – a special type of WEB available
only to users of a particular type of network
WINDOWS EXPLORER Folders pane Hierarchical structure Plus and minus signs Status bar File Management
Copying Moving Renaming Deleting
Source and destination folders and drives
Navigation toolbar Windows Update System Restore Tools
MICROSOFT APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft
PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Front Page
Microsoft Outlook