Surrey Public Library Electronic Classrooms

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Surrey Public LibraryElectronic Classrooms
Computer Comfort
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Agenda for this Class

• Computer Hardware
• Keyboard Tips
• Drives
• The Desktop
• Managing Windows
• The Start Menu

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Hardware Components
The Tower
The Desktop
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The Monitor

• Also known as a type of peripheral
• Many styles are available
• Flat screens are taking the place of the usual
  bulky style monitor

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The CPU

• Microprocessor Also known as processor or
  central processing unit (CPU). This is the chip
  used for the brains of the computer.

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Hard Disk Drive

• Also referred to as the C drive has its size
  expressed in terms of gigabytes.
• It is your computers permanent storage space.

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The Keyboard

• Keyboard Diagram important keys

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Storage DevicesFloppy Drive

• The floppy disk is an affordable portable way to
  store your information and pictures
• You can make changes to items on this disk, add
  items and delete items
• A drawback is that it does not store as much as a
  cd

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CD-ROM DRIVE

• The CD drive is located above the floppy drive
• CDs are also portable and store much more
  information than floppy disks
• The CD-ROM drive on library computers is a
  read-only device
• You can open, copy from the cd to the desktop and
  read what is stored on your cd
• You cannot save or edit or add information
• Most home computers have a cd burner in addition
  to read-only

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USB Storage Device

• Operate faster
• Hold much more data
• Have a more durable design
• Offer potential advantages over other portable
  storage devices, particularly the floppy disk.

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The Desktop

• My Computer
• Recycle
• Internet Explorer

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Windows Desktop(Short Cut Icon)

• A shortcut icon with a black arrow is normally
  placed on the desktop.
• It can be created for any programs, files and
  applications

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My Computer

• Double-click on the My Computer icon on the
  desktop. It provides an overview of your PC.
• It displays the hard drive, the floppy disk drive
  and the CD-ROM drive.

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Internet Explorer

• Surrey Public Library

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Managing the Windows

• Minimize puts a program on hold and places on
  the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
• Maximize Bring an active window to fill the
  entire computer screen.
• Close Close an active window.

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Start Menu

• Start Menu
• Shut Down

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Learning Activities

• Turn On / Shut Down a Computer
• Standard Desktop Icons
• Windows Properties
• Wallpapering
• Screensaver

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Conclusion

• Thank You