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Introduction To CS

Computing involves using technology like computers, hardware, and software to complete tasks through logical operations at high speeds, with common examples being swiping a debit card, sending an email, or using a cell phone. The basic parts of a computer system are hardware, software, data, and a user, with the information processing cycle involving input, processing, output, and storage of data. Keyboards, mice, and other input devices are used to interface with computer systems.

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Introduction To CS

Computing involves using technology like computers, hardware, and software to complete tasks through logical operations at high speeds, with common examples being swiping a debit card, sending an email, or using a cell phone. The basic parts of a computer system are hardware, software, data, and a user, with the information processing cycle involving input, processing, output, and storage of data. Keyboards, mice, and other input devices are used to interface with computer systems.

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Introduction to Computing

What is Computing????
A computer
It is the process is acomputer
of utilizing programmable electronic
technology to complete a task.
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software, but
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example: operations, all under the
control of software.
Swiping a debit card,

Sending an email,

Using a cell phone

can all be considered forms of computing.


How to turn computer on.

First of all try to locate the Power button.


Turn it On.
Parts of the Computer System

 Computer systems have four parts


 Hardware
 Software
 Data
 User

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Information Processing Cycle

 Steps followed to process data


 Input
 Processing
 Output
 Storage

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ACADEMIC RECORDS
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The Keyboard - Ergonomic Keyboards

• Long periods of keyboard use can cause


injuries.

• An ergonomically correct keyboard can help


you avoid injuries.

• You also can avoid injuries by adopting correct


keyboarding practices.
The Keyboard - How a Keyboard Works
When you press a key:

• The keyboard controller detects the keystroke.

• The controller places a scan code in the keyboard


buffer, indicating which key was pressed.

• The keyboard sends the computer an interrupt


request, telling the CPU to accept the keystroke.
The Mouse

• What is a Mouse?

• Mouse Techniques
The Mouse - What is a Mouse?

• The mouse is a pointing device. You use it to move a


graphical pointer on the screen.

• The mouse can be used to issue commands, draw,


and perform other types of input tasks.
The Mouse - Mouse Techniques
Using the mouse involves five techniques:

1. Pointing; Move the mouse to move the on-screen pointer.


2. Clicking; Press and release the left mouse button
once.
3. Double-clicking; Press and release the left mouse
button twice.
4. Dragging; Hold down the left mouse button as you
move the pointer.
5. Right-clicking; Press and release the right mouse button.
Using the Mouse
Using the Mouse

Left button

Use to Select Object


Using the Mouse
Right button

Use to Display a List of Choices


Using the Mouse
Scroll Wheel

Use to Scroll Up and Down a Page


Variants of the Mouse

• Trackballs

• Trackpads

• Integrated Pointed Devices


Variants of the Mouse - Trackballs

• A trackball is like a mouse turned upside-


down.
• Use your thumb to move the exposed ball
and your fingers to press the buttons.

Many styles of
trackball are
available.
Variants of the Mouse - Trackpads

• A trackpad is a touch-sensitive pad that provides


the same functionality as a mouse.

• To use a trackpad, you glide your finger across its


surface.

• Trackpads provide a set of buttons that function


like mouse buttons.

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