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Objectives Overview: 

Objectives Overview Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 2 See Page 1 for Detailed Objectives

Objectives Overview: 

Objectives Overview Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 3 See Page 1 for Detailed Objectives

A World of Computers: 

A World of Computers Computers are everywhere Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 4 Pages 2 - 3 Figure 1-1

What Is a Computer?: 

What Is a Computer? A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 5 Pages 3 - 4 Information Processing Cycle

What Is a Computer?: 

What Is a Computer? Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 6 Page 4 Figure 1-2

The Components of a Computer: 

The Components of a Computer A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 7 Pages 4 - 7

The Components of a Computer: 

The Components of a Computer Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 8 Page 5 Figure 1-3

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers: 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers Advantages of Using Computers Disadvantages of Using Computers Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 9 Page 7

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers: 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers Green computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer Strategies include: Recycling Regulating manufacturing processes Extending the life of computers Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 10 Page 7

Networks and the Internet: 

Networks and the Internet A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 11 Page 8

Networks and the Internet: 

Networks and the Internet Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 12 Page 8 Figure 1-6

Networks and the Internet: 

Networks and the Internet People use the Internet for a variety of reasons: Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 13 Pages 8 - 9 Figure 1-7

Networks and the Internet: 

Networks and the Internet A social networking Web site encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users Also called an online social network Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 14 Page 10

Computer Software: 

Computer Software Software , also called a program , tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 15 Pages 11 - 12 Figures 1-8 - 1-9

Computer Software: 

Computer Software Installing is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 16 Pages 12 - 13 Figure 1-10

Computer Software: 

Computer Software A programmer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 17 Page 13 Figure 1-11

Categories of Computers: 

Categories of Computers Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 18 Pages 14 - 15

Personal Computers: 

Personal Computers A personal computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself Two popular architectures are the PC and the Apple Desktop computer Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 19 Pages 15 - 16 Figures 1-13 - 1-14

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices: 

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 20 Pages 16 - 18

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices: 

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 21 Pages 16 - 17 Figures 1-15 – 1-18

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices: 

Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 22 Pages 17 - 18 Figures 1-19 – 1-20

Game Consoles: 

Game Consoles A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 23 Page 18 Figure 1-21

Servers: 

Servers A server controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 24 Page 19 Figure 1-22

Mainframes: 

Mainframes A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 25 Page 19 Figure 1-23

Supercomputers: 

Supercomputers A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 26 Page 19 Figure 1-24

Embedded Computers: 

Embedded Computers An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 27 Page 19

Embedded Computers: 

Embedded Computers Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 28 Page 20 Figure 1-25

Examples of Computer Usage: 

Examples of Computer Usage Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 29 Pages 20 – 23 Figures 1-26 – 1-28

Examples of Computer Usage: 

Examples of Computer Usage Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 30 Pages 23 – 24 Figures 1-29 – 1-30

Computer Applications in Society: 

Computer Applications in Society Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 31 Pages 24 -26 Figures 1-31 – 1-34

Computer Applications in Society: 

Computer Applications in Society Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 32 Pages 26-27 Figures 1-35 – 1-38

Summary: 

Summary Discovering Computers & Microsoft Office 2010: Discovering Computers Chapter 1 33 Page 28

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