Computer fundamentals

1. Tuesday, 20th September 2106
Topic: Introduction to Computer
OBJECTIVES
• Identifying the computer
• Learning about different types of
Computer and their uses

3. A Computer is an Electronic
Device that accepts data,
stores it, and bring out
information.

5. PARTS OF A COMPUTER
MONITOR
A monitor shows us information on the
screen. It looks like a television

6. KEYBOARD
It is used to enter information
inside the computer.

7. SYSTEM UNIT
It is the engine of the computer

8. MOUSE
It is used for pointing, clicking and
dragging.

9. Computer attachment are any
devices that can be connected to a
computer.
Examples are:
Speakers
Printer
Projector

10. Pen drive CD

11. NON-COMPUTER RELATED OBJECTS
They are objects that are not related
to the computer and we can see them
at home , school, classrooms and play
ground etc.
book
pencil
penruler

12. table
chair
Toy train

13. COMPUTER RELATED OBJECTS
They are objects that are related to
the computer.
Water dispenser
Digital watch

14. Digital camera
Remote control

15. Blender
Calculator

16. PLACES WHERE COMPUTER CAN BE FOUND

17. Monday, 17th October 2016
OBJECTIVES
• Learning about different places
Computer can be found
Topic: Computer around us

18. We can find computer in many places like;
1. Offices
2. Banks
3. Schools
4. Shopping mall
5. Homes

19. Monday, 17th October 2016
OBJECTIVES
• Learning about different uses of a
Computer
• Mention five (5) uses of a Computer
Topic: Uses of a Computer

20. USES OF A COMPUTER

21. USES OF A COMPUTER
1. It is used to listen to music

22. 2. It is used to draw pictures

23. 3. It is used to chat with our friends.

24. 4. It is used to play games.

25. 5. It is used to watch movies

26. 6. It is used to type a document

27. TYPES OF COMPUTER
Super computer

28. Mainframe computer

29. Mini computer

30. Micro computer
We have two types
1. Desktop
portable

32. THE MOUSE
It is an handheld device that is used for
pointing, clicking and dragging.
PARTS OF A MOUSE
1. Right button
2. Left button
3. Scroll wheel

33. Left button
Scroll wheel
Right button

34. HOW TO CLICK ON A MOUSE
Left click
Right click
Double click

37. KEYBOARD
It is used to enter information
inside the computer.

38. 2. Number key
It is used for typing numbers.
1. Alphabet keys: it contains letter A-Z and it is
used for typing letters.

39. 3. Special keys
It is used for doing special actions.
Numeric keypad
Arrow keys

40. 4.Numeric keypad

41. 5.Arrow keys

42. 6.Additional keys: they are used to perform
special function on the keyboard.
Enter key: it is used to accept commands.
Spacebar key: it is used to give space between
letters.

43. Delete key: it is used to erase wrong typing.
Caps lock key: it is used to write capital or
small letter

44. Backspace key: it is used to go
back on the line.

46. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Hardware are the parts of the computer that can be seen and
touch.

47. Software are the parts of the computer that we use to do our
work inside the computer. We can see and touch it with the mouse
WordPad
Notepad
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Paint

50. INPUT DEVICE
They are devices that are used to put
information inside the Computer
GAMEPAD

51. SCANNER

52. TOUCH SCREEN

53. TOUCH PAD

54. JOYSTICK

55. MOUSE

56. LIGHT PEN

57. WHAT AM I
KEYBOARD

58. OUTPUT DEVICES are devices that are
used to bring information from the computer
MONITOR

59. PRINTER

60. SPEAKER

61. PLOTTER