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Chapter 3 : Parts of a Computer
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Chapter 3: PARTS OF A COMPUTER
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A computer has many different parts. These parts together form the computer.
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Mouse
A mouse help us to point, click and select
Most commonly mouse has two buttons. It has left and a right button. The mouse
help you to move from one point to another on the monitor.
Uses of the Mouse:
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Color of the Mouse Buttons:
Color the left mouse button with blue.
Color the left mouse button with green.
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How to hold a mouse
Place your thumb on the left side of the
mouse.
Place your ring finger and the little finger on
the right side of the mouse.
Hold the mouse gently.
Place your index finger on the left button
Place your middle finger on the right button.
Always remember to put the mouse on a flat surface or use a mouse pad.
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Keyboard
A keyboard has many small buttons called Keys. These keys are used to type words
and numbers on the keyboard.
A keyboard is used to enter data into the computer. What you type on the
keyboard can be seen on the monitor.
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Color the keyboard as follows:
1. Color the BACKSPACE Key in Red
2. Color the SPACEBAR Key in Blue
3. Color the ENTER Key in Yellow
4. Color the SHIFT Key in Pink
5. Color the ARROW Keys in Green
6. Color the PAGE UP Key in Purple
7. Color the PAGE DOWN Key in Orange
8. Color the NUMBER Keys in Brown
9. Color the word ‘COMPUTER’ in Blue
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Monitor
The monitor displays everything you do on the computer
screen.
Speakers
Speakers helps us to listen to music and
sound
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
The CPU is the brain of the computer.
The CPU is found inside the System unit.
The CPU makes the parts of the computer
work together.
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Printer
This is used as an output device that prints paper documents that you want
to use physically.
It can be found in an office, hospital, school, library, and sometimes at
home.