Microsoft Office 2007 – Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Understanding Essential Computer Concepts

2 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Defining Computers A computer is an electronic device that: accepts inputaccepts input processes dataprocesses data stores datastores data produces outputproduces output

3 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Investigating Types of Computers The categories of computers are: Personal computersPersonal computers DesktopDesktop Notebook (Laptop)Notebook (Laptop) Tablet PCTablet PC Hand-heldsHand-helds PDAsPDAs MP3 playersMP3 players Cell phonesCell phones

4 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Investigating Types of Computers Personal computers are used for general computing tasks. Hand-held computers fit in the palm of your hand and run on batteries.

5 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Investigating Types of Computers Notebook computerNotebook computer also referred to as a laptop computeralso referred to as a laptop computer smallsmall lightweightlightweight portableportable

6 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Investigating Types of Computers PDAsPDAs personal digital assistantspersonal digital assistants generally used to maintain an electronic appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad

7 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Examining Computer Systems A computer system is made up of: Hardware—the physical componentsHardware—the physical components Software—the programs or lists of instructionsSoftware—the programs or lists of instructions

8 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Examining Computer Systems Architecture or configuration is the design of the computer.Architecture or configuration is the design of the computer. As in, what does the computer consist of?As in, what does the computer consist of? Specifications are the technical details about each component.Specifications are the technical details about each component. As in, how big is the monitor?As in, how big is the monitor?

9 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Examining Computer Systems Data The words, numbers, figures, sounds, and graphics that describe people, events, things, and ideas Processing Modifying data

10 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Examining Computer Systems The data you type into the computer is called input.The data you type into the computer is called input. The result of the computer processing your input is called output.The result of the computer processing your input is called output. Peripheral devices accomplish the input, output, and storage functions.Peripheral devices accomplish the input, output, and storage functions.

11 Microsoft Office 2007-Illustrated Introductory, Premium Video Edition Examining Computer Systems MicroprocessorMicroprocessor a silicon chip designed to manipulate dataa silicon chip designed to manipulate data its speed is determined by:its speed is determined by: Clock speedClock speed Word sizeWord size Processor typeProcessor type