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Introduction To Computers
Introduction To Computers
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Topics of Discussion
What are Computers? History of Computers Components of a Computer system. Operating System
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A device that receives Input (Data), performs Processing and produces the Output (information).
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History
Often referred to in reference to the different generations of computing devices. Each generation of computer is characterized by a major technological development that fundamentally changed the way computers operate, resulting in increasingly smaller, cheaper, more powerful and more efficient and reliable devices.
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Transistors replaced vacuum tubes in the second generation of computers. The transistor was far superior to the vacuum tube, allowing computers to become smaller, faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient and more reliable than their first-generation predecessors. Though the transistor still generated a great deal of heat that subjected the computer to damage, it was a vast improvement over the vacuum tube. Second-generation computers still relied on punched cards for input and printouts for output.
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Second-generation computers moved from cryptic binary machine language to symbolic, or assembly, languages, which allowed programmers to specify instructions in words. High-level programming languages were also being developed at this time, such as early versions of COBOL and FORTRAN. These were also the first computers that stored their instructions in their memory, which moved from a magnetic drum to magnetic core technology.
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The development of the integrated circuit was the hallmark of the third generation of computers. Transistors were miniaturized and placed on silicon chips, called semiconductors, which drastically increased the speed and efficiency of computers. Users interacted with third generation computers through keyboards and monitors and interfaced with an operating system, which allowed the device to run many different applications at one time with a central program that monitored the memory. Computers for the first time became accessible to a mass audience because they were smaller and cheaper than their predecessors.
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The microprocessor brought the fourth generation of computers, as thousands of integrated circuits were built onto a single silicon chip. What in the first generation filled an entire room could now fit in the palm of the hand. The Intel 4004 chip, developed in 1971, located all the components of the computer - from the central processing unit and memory to input/output controls - on a single chip. In 1981 IBM introduced its first computer for the home user, and in 1984 Apple introduced the Macintosh. Microprocessors also moved out of the realm of desktop computers and into many areas of life as more and more everyday products began to use microprocessors. As these small computers became more powerful, they could be linked together to form networks, which eventually led to the development of the Internet. Fourth generation computers also saw the development of GUIs, the mouse and handheld devices.
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Computer Components
Hardware. Software.
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Hardware
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Motherboard
Contains the Microprocessor and control devices. Communication channel on the motherboard is called BUS Bus is used for communicating with the different devices of a computer system. Speed of BUS is another important factor for the measurement of computer speed.
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A chip located on the motherboard that performs all the operations of the computer. CPU referred as the brain of the computer because it administers the functions of other components of a computer system. CPU also performs all instruction as lay down in the software program or entered by the user.
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CPU Cont
Processor VGA card
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Memory
Also called as the RAM (Random Access Memory). Another memory is ROM (Read only Memory) is also called BOIS Measured is Bytes (Units of memory).
One byte is equal to 8 bits ( bit is smallest addressable unit in computer) 1024 bytes are equal to 1-Kbytes 1024 Kbytes equal to 1 MB
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Memory Cont
The program or application to be executed by the computer is stored temporarily in the RAM.
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Peripheral Device
A device that is connected to the computer through the bus. Not part of the central computing machinery. Examples are mouse, monitor, hard drives, CDs, keyboards, printers etc.
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Monitor
An output device that displays the all the messages and result of the processing. Connected to the Video card on the motherboard through the cable Monitor are of two types
CRT Standard flat screen monitor (generate heat and consume electricity equal to one 20 TV) LCD Liquid crystal display (generate no heat and
Monitor Cont
The computer sends a signal to the video card, telling it what character, image or graphic to display. The video card converts that signal to a set of instructions that tell the display device (monitor) how to draw the image on the screen. The image you see on the monitor's screen is made up of thousands of tiny dots called pixels.
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Mouse
An input device that translates movements on a horizontal surface into movements of a pointer on the computer screen. The main goal of any mouse is to translate the motion of your hand into signals that the computer can use.
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Keyboard
An input device. A typical keyboard has four basic types of keys: Typing keys Numeric keypad Function keys Control keys
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Hard Disk
The permanent storage media. The hard disk drive is the "data center" of the PC. Hard disk is the most important of the various types of permanent storage media.
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The storage capacity of the modern hard disk ranges from 20 to 100 Gigabytes. Works both as an input and output device. In a PC it is identified normally by the drive Letter C:. Made up of the magnetic material.
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Floppy Disks
A circular piece of thin, flexible magnetic media encased in a square or rectangular wallet. A portable medium used for storing computer data, readable by a computer with a floppy disk drive. Capacity of disk is 1.2 MB Not a reliable backup media
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These disks are known as floppy disks (or diskettes) because the disk is flexible. Mainly come in 3.5 inches and 5.25 inches diameter with the storage capacity of 1.2MB and 1.4MB respectively. Also come in high capacity disk of 100 and 200 MB
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Another type of mass storage medium Comes in CD Read Only and CD Rewritable formats. Uses infrared technology to read and write data. Stores about 650 to 850 MB of data A new technology called DVD comes with 7 GB to 17 GB of data. Stores data in multiple layers.
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Software
The programs that makes the computer system usable. Communicate with the Computer System. Divided into :
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Microsoft Windows
One of the leading operating system developed by Microsoft Corp. Consists of Graphical User Interface (GUI) that displays a desktop which is a rectangular area that lets you view and use specific computer feature through the help of icons. Another operating system is Linux
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Turn on the Monitor Turn on your Computer Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> keys on the key board to start the logon procedure Enter your User Name and Password and press <Enter>
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Desktop
Working environment of the windows Operating system. The screen displayed at the start up of the windows operating system.
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Desktop Components
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Start Button
Click the mouse on this button to view and navigate through all the programs of the windows
Start Button
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Icons
The little pictures on the desktop. You can click on these icons to access programs and files etc.
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Icons
My Computer.
Recycle Bin.
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My Computer
My Computer stores information about your computer system. It contains icons which give you access to your disk drives. It also provides access to the Control Panel (also accessible via the Start Menu), where you can adjust settings for your system.
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Recycle Bin
This is the equivalent of the wastepaper bin in your office. Contains the deleted files.
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Task bar
This is the long strip at the bottom of the screen. Used to switch back and forth between opened files.
Task bar
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Control Panel
Contains specialized tools that are used to change the way Windows looks and behaves. Some of these tools help you adjust settings like Date and Time, Network Connections etc.
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Other tools help you set up Windows so that your computer is easier to use.
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To open Control Panel, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel using the mouse.
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Folders
An object that can hold multiple files or documents. They are also known as the directories.
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Files
A collection of information that a computer uses. It is always in a particular format. For example, if you created a Microsoft Word document, the file is saved so that Microsoft Word can open and read it. Files are made up of the File name, and the Extension.
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Files Cont
The file name is the first part of the File. This name can be up to 255 characters long in Windows and is set by the user. It should be descriptive of what the particular file or document consists. The extension is the second part of the name of the File. It is three characters long and tells the computer to associate the file with a particular program.
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Creating Folder
Double click the My Computer Icon on the desktop to open the My Computer Window.
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A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected. Type a name for the new folder, and then press ENTER.
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Click My Computer Icon Select the drive or folder you want to work with. Click the file or folder you want to copy. On the Edit menu, click Copy. Open the folder or where you want to copy. On the Edit menu, click Paste.
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Click My Computer Icon Select the drive or folder you want to work with Click the file or folder you want to delete by pressing the Delete key.
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