C O M P U T E R

Machines Are Everywhere

We live with machines. They are all around us. Machines help us
do many things. Machines are made by humans. It makes our jobs
easier.
We can also use computers to have fun.
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 Machines Help Us
There are many kinds of machines. Some machines
are simple, others are not. But all machines help
us do things we may not able to do on our own.
COMPUTERS ARE MACHINES
A computer is considered as one of the most
important machines in man’s life. It is a useful
machine that can do many wonderful things.
In order to help us, computers work with letters,
numbers, pictures, and many other things. We can
learn and have fun using the computer.
 COMPUTERS ARE EVERYWHERE

Computers help us do many things that we may not be

able to do on our own. In schools many teachers use
computers to make new lessons.
Engineers use computers to help them design
cars, buildings, and many others.
 Artist use computers
to add special
effects to movies.

Computers in music.
Stores use computers to know how many things
have been sold.
Doctors use computers to research and learn
about the patient’s condition.
Government workers can use computers to keep
pictures and other information of individuals.
Scientists use computers to help them do long
calculations and weather updates.
 Parts of a Computer
Printer System
Unit

Monitor
Keyboard

Mouse Speakers
Uses Of Computer
Answer math problems

-do your homework

Play games, watch movies and listen to
music
Communicate with other people thru
electronic mail ( e-mail )
Browse the Internet
What a Computer Cannot Do
A computer is not a living thing. It can only do
what you tell it to do.
Parts of a Computer and their Functions
CPU or Central Processing Unit is the brain
or the “thinking box” of a computer. It
processes data or information.
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 Parts of CPU BOX
Casing – it protects and covers
the System Unit

CD/DVD Drive –
is where the CD/DVD is placed

Floppy Disk Drive - is

where the floppy disk is inserted

USB Port
– an opening where the flash drive
can be inserted

Power Switch - it
allows turning the System Unit on or off.

LED – it tells if the System Unit is

on. Reset Button – is
pressed to restart the computer
 Parts of Monitor
Video Cable
Display Screen
This is where
you see Kinder
pictures, words 1 2 3
and numbers. Monitor
Adjustment Stand
Knob
Power Cable Power Switch
These are pressed to This is pressed to switch the
adjust screen settings. monitor on and off.
 Parts of Mouse
Long wire
Right Mouse
Left Mouse Button
Button

Palm Rest
Scroll Wheel
 Parts of a Keyboard

Numeric Keys Letter Keys

Arrow Keys
Function Keys Text Editing Keys
 Letter Keys
- There are 26 letters found on the keyboard.

Arrow Keys
- They are used to move cursor,
up, down. left or right.

Function Keys
- Located at the top of the keyboard.
Can be used to perform different functions.
It is from F1 up to F12.
 Numeric Keypad
Numeric Keys
- The number keys are arranged from 1 to 0

Control Keys
INSERT – it is used to replace the letter before the
flashing point.
DELETE – it is used to delete characters at the
left side of the cursor.
END – it is used to point the cursor at the very last
character of the current working page.
HOME – it is used to point the cursor at the
beginning line or character of the current working
page.
PAGE UP – it is used to scroll the page upward.
PAGE DOWN – it is used to scroll the page
downward.
 Special Keys

Space bar

Escape Key Backspace key

 Operation Keys
Enter Key

Caps Lock
Tab key
 Tools that can save important
information
You can save the information in Hard Disk
the hard disk of your CPU.

You can save the information in a CD or DVD.

It is a round and shiny disk.

CD or DVD

You can save information in a USB. USB

 Starting and Shutting
Down the Computer
- Starting and shutting down your computer properly is another way of
taking care of your computer.
Steps in Starting Up a Computer
1. Turn on the CPU box.

2. Press the power button of the monitor.

3. Wait as the computer performs a hardware test.

4. Wait until the windows desktop
appears on the screen.

5. Click the start button of the

windows application to go to other
programs.
 Steps in Shutting Down

1. Click the Start button of Windows

2. Select Shutdown or Turn Off button

3. A Turn Off computer dialog box
appears on the screen. Select Turn Off
option.

4. Turn Off the computer by pressing

the power button.

5. Safely unplug the computer.

RESPONSIBLE USE OF COMPUTER
WINDOWS START MENU
Proper Care of the
Computer
Computer Data Cables
Computer Power Cables
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PROPER CARE OF COMPUTERS
 Always keep the computer free from
dust. Wipe away dust that has settled
on the monitor, keyboard, and mouse
with a soft cloth.

Never spray your monitor or any other

computer part with glass cleaner.
 Keep all food and drinks away from the
computer. Spilled drinks may cause
serious electrical shock.

If your hands are damp or wet, dry

them first before using the computer.
 Never open your CPU box to clean the
inner parts.

For safety reasons, you should never use

your computer during a storm.
What can a computer do? Put a 

___1.
 Can display on screen the result of what it has done.
___2.
 Can accept data or information.
___3. Can work even without a program.
___4. Can think for itself.
___5.
 Can act or work on the information that it gets.
___6. Can feel sad.
___7.
 Can store information it receives.
___8. Can work on its own.
___9.
 Can work long hours.
___10. Can love or hate.
Write YES or NO to answer the question.

___1. Is the desktop computer built for personal use?

YES
___2. Is the laptop a smaller version of the netbook?
NO
___3. Is a smartphone also called a mobile phone?
YES
___4. Can a supercomputer solve complex problems?
YES
___5. Do all mobile phones use the touch screen technology?
NO
___6. Are computers useful machines?
YES
YES
___7. Can a smartphone be used for the internet?
___8. Can a computer do its work without an operating system?
NO
___9. Is the CPU the heart of the computer system?
NO
NO
___10. Is the Space Bar used to capitalize a letter?
Encircle the correct answer

1.( Hardware, Software, Programs) are the parts of the computer system
that you can see and touch.
•A (monitor, printer, mouse) is a pointing device.

•The (keyboard, mouse, monitor) is an output device.

•The (diskette, CD, USB) is a shiny disk.

•The (CD, USB, diskette) can store the most data or information.

•(Memory, System Unit, Modem) is the storage area of a computer.

•The computer should be in a (wet, dry, moist), clean place.

•The (CD, USB, hard disk) is installed inside the CPU box.
9.The text and the images are displayed on the (screen, CPU, modem).

10.The (CPU, mouse, printer) is the brain of the computer.

Study:

Windows- the operating system most

computers have. It may be
installed in a computer from a disk.

Operating System – a program that

takes care of the operation of the
computer.

Icons – are the small images on the

desktop. An icon represents a file or a
program in a computer.
Internet Explorer

I TunesExplorer

Google ChromeExplorer
PARTS OF THE MS WINDOWS SCREEN
Correct Computer Keyboarding Position

1.Sit properly. Keep both feet flat on

the floor and your back straight.

2.Position the fingers of your hands on

the keyboard.

3.Always practice looking at the

monitor and not at the keyboard when
typing.
OPENING THE CALCULATOR PROGRAM
1. Click on the Start button
2. Click on All Programs
3. Click on Accessories
4. Click on Calculator
PARTS OF THE CALCULATOR WINDOW

Title Bar
Menu Bar
Display window

Function buttons
Number keys

Calculator Program lets you add, subtract, multiply

and divide big numbers easier and faster.
 OPENING THE MS PAINT PROGRAM
1. Click on the Start button
2. Click on All Programs
3. Click on Accessories
4. Click on Paint

Paint Program lets you draw anything.

 PARTS OF THE MS PAINT WINDOW
It displays the document’s name that is currently open. It is found
It has all on top of the menu bar.
the drawing Title bar Control Buttons
tools that
you can use.
Menu bar
It contains menu such as file, Edit View, It contains
Image, Colors, and Help. It is a special buttons for
Tool box toolbar located at the top of the screen. changing
the
Drawing area appearance
of the
It is the big white space that you see on window.
the screen. It is where you can make
drawings.
The color
box contains
all the
colors that Scroll bars
you can use.
Color Box
They allow you to
Status bar move the drawing
area around your
picture to edit it.
DRAWING TOOLS
Free-Form Select
Eraser
Pick Color
Pencil
Airbrush
Line
Rectangle
Ellipse
Select
Fill With Color
Magnifier
Brush
Text
Curve
Polygon
Rounded Rectangle
 WHAT IS A PROGRAM
A program lets you do work in the computer. Different
programs let you do different things, like write, draw or
count. Some of the icons on the desktop can open programs.
Windows has a program called WordPad. It is a word processor.
The word processor lets you write letters, numbers and symbols.
OPENING THE WORDPAD PROGRAM
1. Click on the Start button
2. Click on All Programs
3. Click on Accessories
4. Click on WordPad
PARTS OF THE WORDPAD WINDOW
Title bar

Menu bar

Tool bar

Status Bar Canvass

OPENING THE NOTEPAD PROGRAM
1. Click on the Start button

2. Click on All Programs

3. Click on Accessories

4. Click on Notepad
PARTS OF THE NOTEPAD WINDOW

Menu bar Title bar

Cursor

Scroll bars

Status bar
September 12, 2014

Study:

Menu – a set of words or pictures in

the computer. It shows all the
applications in the computer.

Icons – are small pictures that

represents a file or a program in a
computer.
November 21, 2014

Assignment:

Computer – do pages 128 - 129

 OUR LINK TO THE WORLD
The Internet is a big part of our lives. It connects us to the
people all over the world. It offers opportunities to learn a
lot of things.

The Internet, or Net, is a network of computers. It connects

millions of computers to one another from most parts of the
globe.
 Uses of the Internet
• The Internet is very useful in many ways to most people.
• You use internet to get in touch with your loved ones or friends.
It brings people together. The Internet is a fast and easy way
to communicate with one another.
• With the Internet, you can send and e-mails almost instantly.

• You use the Internet to talk to your relatives and friends even
if they are in far places.
• You can even meet new friends through the Internet.
You use the Internet to learn about any topic. It helps you
find information easily and quickly.
It is a great help in your studies.
You use Internet to play games, whether by yourself or with
other people from other places.
You use the Internet to buy goods online.
You can even bank or pay for some services through the
Internet.
You use the Internet to share music with others. You can also
watch films or TV programs through the Internet.
You use the Internet to share pictures with your relatives and
friends. You only need a digital camera to be able to do this.
Modem – It Allows the computer to transmit
information from one computer to another.
To connect to the internet using a modem,
there should be a telephone line.

ISP-It is short for Internet Service Provider. An ISP

is a company that gives Internet connections to its
clients.

Browser – It is a computer program that lets you “surf”

the Internet or view the WEB. To “surf” is to search
for information.
A broadband connection is faster, but it is not available
in all areas. Telephone and cable companies provide this
connection.
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True False
February 6, 2015

Assignment:

Computer do p.169