Today’s Topics Chapter 1: Computers & You Chapter 1: Computers & You Spotlight 1: Ethics Spotlight 1: Ethics Spotlight 4: File Management Spotlight 4: File Management

Chapter 1: Computers & You

Computer Fundamentals Computer: a machine that performs the information-processing cycle Computer: a machine that performs the information-processing cycle Input: getting data into the computerInput: getting data into the computer Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, Disk Drive, Scanner, Digital Camera Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, Disk Drive, Scanner, Digital Camera Processing: transforming data into informationProcessing: transforming data into information Central Processing Unit (CPU) or Processor, Random Access Memory (RAM) Central Processing Unit (CPU) or Processor, Random Access Memory (RAM) Output: displaying informationOutput: displaying information Monitor, Printer, Speaker Monitor, Printer, Speaker Storage: holding programs and data for future useStorage: holding programs and data for future use Hard Disk Drive, Floppy Disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Hard Disk Drive, Floppy Disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM (Communications: moving data between computers(Communications: moving data between computers Modem) Modem)

RAM

Computer Fundamentals Computer System: a collection of related components designed to work together Computer System: a collection of related components designed to work together Hardware: physical componentHardware: physical component Software: programSoftware: program System Software: program that helps the computer function properly System Software: program that helps the computer function properly Operating System (OS): MS, Mc, Unix, LinuxOperating System (OS): MS, Mc, Unix, Linux Application Software: program that performs a task Application Software: program that performs a task Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation, , Web BrowserWord Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation, , Web Browser

Types of Computers For Individuals: PC, Desktop Computer, Notebook Computer, Laptop Computer, Subnotebook Computer, Tablet PC, PDA, All-In-One Computer For Individuals: PC, Desktop Computer, Notebook Computer, Laptop Computer, Subnotebook Computer, Tablet PC, PDA, All-In-One Computer For Organizations For Organizations Server: computers that make programs and data available to people who are connected to a networkServer: computers that make programs and data available to people who are connected to a network Mainframe: designed to handle huge data in large organizations Mainframe: designed to handle huge data in large organizations

Subnotebook Computer

Tablet PC

PDA

All-In-One Computer

Spotlight 1: Ethics Ethical Principle: the justification for considering an act or a rule to be morally right or wrong Ethical Principle: the justification for considering an act or a rule to be morally right or wrong Netiquette: specific behavior guidelines for computer and Internet users Netiquette: specific behavior guidelines for computer and Internet users Plagiarism: the use of someone else’s intellectual property Plagiarism: the use of someone else’s intellectual property

Spotlight 4: File Management File-Naming Conventions File-Naming Conventions.exe: program or application.exe: program or application.doc: MS Word.doc: MS Word.xls: MS Excel.xls: MS Excel.ppt: MS PowerPoint.ppt: MS PowerPoint.mdb: MS Access.mdb: MS Access.pdf: Adobe Acrobat.pdf: Adobe Acrobat.txt: ASCII text.txt: ASCII text.htm or.html: Web pages.htm or.html: Web pages.rtf: Rich Text Format.rtf: Rich Text Format.jpeg or jpg: picture or image.jpeg or jpg: picture or image

File Management Utilities File Management Utilities FormattingFormatting Creating FoldersCreating Folders Transferring FilesTransferring Files Backing UpBacking Up Getting HelpGetting Help Saving FilesSaving Files