1. Computer Care & Safety

2. Computers Need Proper Care
Why?
So they will continue to do the work they were designed to do.
It minimizes breaking down.

3. WHAT CAN “YOU” DO? Keep it clean. Keep it at room temperature.
Don’t eat or drink near your computer.
Never drop any part of your computer.
Keep it dry.

4. What can YOU do? Do not bang or remove the keys.
Do not put anything besides your disk into the disk drive.
Do not unplug any computer cords.
Wash your hands before using to avoid “sticky” keys.

5. What Can You Do? Use a surge protector.
Beware of opening up attachments from people you don’t know.
Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard.

6. What can YOU do? Don’t use a computer during a storm.
Install one program, then test it for use before installing something else.
Don’t download anything from Internet sites.

7. WHY do computers need proper care?
So they will continue to do the work they were designed to do!!!!

8. Let’s See What You Remember

9. True OR False
Do not use the computer during a storm?
TRUE

10. True OR False
Spray your computer with household cleanser to keep it clean.
FALSE

11. True OR False
Spilling liquids on your computer won’t hurt it.
FALSE

12. True OR False
Keeping your computer dust-free can help it last longer.
TRUE

13. True OR False
Your mouse should never need cleaning.
FALSE

14. True OR False
It won’t hurt to eat a peanut butter & jelly sandwich while using the computer.
FALSE

15. True OR False
Install one program, then test your computer for problems before installing another computer.
TRUE

16. True OR False
Downloading from Internet sites could expose your computer to dangerous viruses.
TRUE

17. True OR False
Surge protectors can help guard against lightening, but may not be complete protection.
TRUE

18. True OR False
You should remove the computer cover monthly to clean inside.
FALSE

19. True OR False
Opening an attachment could download a virus into your computer system.
TRUE

20. True OR False
Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard.
TRUE