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Computer 1 With Applications: Introduction To Computers

This document provides an introduction to computers, including their components and uses. It defines a computer as an electronic machine that can accept data as input, manipulate it according to programmed instructions, and output results. The four main parts of a computer system are hardware, software, data, and users. There are various types of computers including personal computers, desktops, notebooks, handhelds, mainframes, and supercomputers. Personal computers can perform all input, processing, output and storage independently, while desktops are designed to sit on or under a desk. Hardware components include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, as well as internal components like the system unit, memory, processor, and storage devices.

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Computer 1 With Applications: Introduction To Computers

This document provides an introduction to computers, including their components and uses. It defines a computer as an electronic machine that can accept data as input, manipulate it according to programmed instructions, and output results. The four main parts of a computer system are hardware, software, data, and users. There are various types of computers including personal computers, desktops, notebooks, handhelds, mainframes, and supercomputers. Personal computers can perform all input, processing, output and storage independently, while desktops are designed to sit on or under a desk. Hardware components include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, as well as internal components like the system unit, memory, processor, and storage devices.

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CS101

Computer 1 with Applications


Introduction to
Computers
Computers are everywhere
Large Business
Home
Mobile
Small Office/Home Office
Power
What is Computer?
A computer is an electronic machine,
operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory,
that can accept data, manipulate the
data according to specified rules,
produce results, and store the results
for future use.
To operate a computer
You must know how to:
Start a computer
Log-on
Retrieve and work with files, folders
and programs
Save and close the file
Close and exit to a particular
program
Computer System
Four Distinct parts of the computer system:
Hardware
Software
Data
User
Computer System
Categories of Computers
Personal Computers
Desktop Computer
All-in-one Computer
Workstation
Stand-alone Computer
Notebook Computer
Handheld Computer
Mainframe Computer
Supercomputer

Personal Computer
Is a computer that can perform all of its
input, processing, output and storage
activities by itself.

A personal computer contains at least
one input device, one output device,
one storage device, memory and a
processor.
Desktop Computer
Is designed so the system unit, input
devices, output devices and any other
devices for entirely on or under a desk
or table.

In some models, the monitor sits on top
of the system unit, which is placed on
top of the desk.
Notebook Computer
Also called a laptop, is a portable,
personal computer small enough to fit
on your lap.

Notebook computers generally are
more expensive than desktop
computers with equal capabilities.
Types of Desktop Computer
All-in-one Computer less expensive desktop
computer that combines the monitor and the system
unit into a single device.

Workstation more expensive and powerful
designed for work that requires intense calculations
and graphics art use workstations.

Stand-alone computer it can perform the
information processing cycle operations without
being connected to a network.


Handheld Computer
Sometimes called a palmtop computer,
is a small computer that fits in you
hand.
Often include a stylus for inputs.
One of the most popular handheld
computers in use today, sometimes
called a PDA (personal digital
assistant).
Mainframe Computer
Is a large, expensive, very powerful
computer that can handle hundreds or
thousands of connected users
simultaneously.

Mainframes also can act as a server in
a network.
Supercomputer
Is the fastest and most powerful
computer and the most espensive.

Supercomputers are capable of
processing more than 12 trillion
instructions in a single second.
Hardware Components
Peripheral Devices are hardware components
that include input devices, output devices, a
system unit, storage devices and communication
devices.

Input Devices
Hardware used to enter data and instructions
scanner
microphone
keyboard
mouse
PC camera
digital
camer
a
Output Devices
Hardware that conveys information to a user
printer
monitor speakers
System Unit
Box-like device
containing
electronic
components
connected to
motherboard
Also called a
chassis
hard
disk
drive
(inside
case)
CD-RW
drive
CD-ROM
or DVD-
ROM
drive
Zip


drive
floppy
disk
drive
Main components of motherboard
Memory
Temporary holding place for data
and instructions
Central Processing Unit
(CPU)
Also called a processor
Carries out instructions that tell
computer what to do
Storages & Communication Devices
Storage holds data, instructions and information
for future use. Storage differs from memory in
that it can hold these items permanently.

Communication devices enable computer users
to communicate and to exchange items such as
data, instructions, and information with another
computer.
Software Components
Operating System (OS) is a set of programs
containing instructions that coordinate all the
activities among computer hardware device.

System Software consists of the programs
that control the operations of the computer and
its devices. System software serves as the
interface between the user, the application
software and the computers hardware.
Why computer is so powerful?

Speed
Billions of
operations are
being carried out
in a single second



Storage
Can store enormous
amount of data and
make this data available
for processing any time
it is needed

Reliability
It produces
consistent
results

Accuracy
Process large amount
of data and generate
error-free results

Communications
Most computers have
capability of
communicating with other
computers
CS101
Computer 1 with Applications
Introduction to
Computers

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