1. Learning Objectives:
• Define what a computer is.
• Understand the abilities of computer.
• Identify the different types and other types
of computer
2. Lesson 1: Computer Simplified
Computer is everywhere. It is all around
in different shapes and form. Look
around you. What are the different
types of computer?
3.
4. Computer
- it comes from the word compute means to
calculate or to count
- it is an electronic machine that can
manipulate data
- it is originally refers to a job title for a
person whose line of work is to count or
calculate numbers
5. Abilities of Computer
1. Store – the capacity to save or keep data
for later use
2. Retrieve – can load a saved file
3. Process – can create an output based on
the input of the user
4. Communicate – it can send and receive
information
6. Types of Computers
Desktop
- It is also known as (PC)
or personal computer
was introduced in 1981
- it comes in different sizes and styles that is
intended to be used at single location.
- It can be used at home,
work or in the school.
- it easy to upgrade and expand by adding new
parts and accessories.
- It is affordable and easy to assembled
7. Laptop
- it is also called the all-in-one-computer because
all its parts are integrated in one component.
- it is portable and can be carried and used in
different locations.
- it is compact with rechargable batteries.
8. Netbook
- it is light, low power notebook computer.
- it is differs from laptop through its size,
cheaper price and has less processing
power than a full-sized laptop.
- it is also called a small form computer
9. Tablet
Computers
- it is also known as tab or pad
- it is a computer with display, circuitry and
battery in one component
- it has a touch-sensitive screen, camera,
microphone, virtual pop-up keyboard,
speaker, power ports and other features.
- it has a touch-sensitive screen, camera,
microphone, virtual pop-up keyboard,
speaker, power ports and other features.
10. Mobile Phone/
Smartphone
- it is built with a mobile phone operating
system with digital camera, media player,
calendar, WI-Fi web browsing, reminders,
and GPS navigation
- it is loaded with 3rd-party application that
enables users to browse information,
communicate and enjoy variety of
entertainment tools
11. Game Consoles
- it is a type of computer used for playing games. It
is also a device programmed to output audio and
video signal to display an interactive game.
Examples:
- Nintendo Wii
- Xbox
- Playstation
12. Other Types of Computers
Server
- it is a computer system that is
used as the central provide of
data in a network.
- it serves up information to other
computers
- it is look like a regular desktop
but it is designed to process
and deliver data to other
computers connected to it.
14. Write true if the statement is correct about the
abilities of computer and false if it is incorrect.
7. Retrieve – the capacity to save or keep
data for later use
8. Store can load a saved file
9. Process – can create an output based on
the input of the user
10. Communicate – it can send and receive
information
15. Reminders in Computer:
- Copy of the Lesson 1 , seatwork and
assignment will be posted in your MS
Teams Computer Channel so check it.
- Copy and answer in your computer
notebook.
- Checking: Sept. 5, 2022,
