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Introduction
Parts of a
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Wallet RAM, ROM 2
File storage 3
Introduction computer basics for PC Using a Click vs. 3
computer is not such a daunting task, especially
when you are more familiar with some of its basic
operations. This job aid will help the computer novice File extensions 3
glide smoothly through some basic operations useful
in a PC Windows environment. Activities 4

 Using
Parts of a computer Windows
Before we begin looking at some basic functions of Explorer
a PC, it would be useful to review a basic  Saving files
computer system and its components.  Making
shortcuts
Monitor: This is what we call the screen. It is formally to files
called a cathode-ray tube.  Recycle Bin
 Shortcut
Keyboard: This is the instrument we use in order to key strokes
type text into the computer.
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Mouse: This attachment rolls on a small circular ball
and has buttons which can be clicked. This part of the
system allows the user to work more easily with a
computer interface. As the user moves the mouse
around on its pad, a screen cursor moves
correspondingly on screen. Some later models of the
mouse no longer use a ball but use optical light
technology.

LCD: This is an acronym for Liquid Crystal Display

Projector. This device permits users to project what
appears on their computer screen to a larger
classroom/ conference room screen.

CPU: This is an acronym for the Central Processing Unit.

It is the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the computer and is where
the computer’s
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Modem: This is a component that resides inside your

CPU. It allows the user to connect with the Internet and
the World Wide Web (WWW).

Desktop: This comprises of what is plainly visible on the

user’s computer screen or monitor.

Peripherals: Peripherals refer to technology that can be

attached to the main computer station, such as printers,
scanners or digital cameras.

Printer: This peripheral is a device that permits users to

print files (i.e., documents, pictures, etc..) to paper.

Scanner: This peripheral device permits the user to

digitally upload images or text which already exist non-
electronically. These digital uploads can then be
converted into computer files which can be manipulated.

Digital Camera: Digital Cameras can now be connected to

computer stations. This is may be done so that the video
can be uploaded to the computer which can then be
edited.

RAM, ROM what are they and how do they

affect my computer?
RAM, or Random Access Memory, refers to the amount of
‘working memory’ that your computer has. More
specifically, RAM is the feature of a computer that allows
programs to run. The more RAM that a computer has, the
faster programs will run. Having more RAM also allows the
user to run more programs concurrently. For this reason
newer computers, with more RAM, are able to process
more programs at the same time. In order to keep your
computer working as fast as possible, limit the number of
programs which are open at any one time. Present
computers usually have 64 or 128 MB of RAM.

ROM, or Read Only Memory, refers to the storage space

that a computer can hold. Just like a glass which can
contain only so much water, a computer can only hold so
many programs and files. For this reason ROM has been
likened to ‘long-term memory’.

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