1. Parts of a Computer

2. Two Basic Components of a Computer System Hardware Parts of the Computer System you can physically touch Software Computer Instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically

3. How Does the Computer Work?  User enters data/information – INPUT  The computer processes the data/information  The user has the option to STORE/SAVE data/information before you output.  Produce an image of the processed data/information - OUTPUT

4. Monitor  A device that displays text and images generated by the computer.

5. CPU  Central Processing Unit. The “Brains” of the computer

6. Keyboard  A device that allows you to type information and instructions into a computer

7. Mouse  A hand-held pointing device used to control the cursor on the screen

8. Speakers  A device that plays sounds which are transmitted from your computer

9. Printer  A device that produces a paper copy of the documents you create on the computer

10. Modem  Allows the computer to communicate with another computer via telephone lines.

11. Scanner  A device that reads graphics and text into a computer

12. Digital Camera  Allows you to take photos and video and store them into the computers memory.

13. Others Computer Parts  Microphone and Headphones