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Chapter One Basic Introduction to Computer Discovering Computers Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World Objectives Overview Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Objectives Overview Loading… Discovering Computers :...

Chapter One Basic Introduction to Computer Discovering Computers Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World Objectives Overview Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Objectives Overview Loading… Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0  A World of Computers Computers are everywhere Pages 4 - 5 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figure 1-1  What Is a Computer? A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory Loading… stored in memory Ex : RAM anything Kiged in ↑ - anything processed I In Put devices using CPU stored permently Information Processing Cycle Page 6 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 What Is a Computer? Page 6 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-2  The Components of a Computer A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware -Physical key bored , touch screen wet , Cam mouse, , speaker , monifer , Printer, Projector Processer , mother bored, RAM, ROM , audiocard Pendrine , Us6 CD , SSD , cloud storage , Phone internet , , wifi , Bluetooth , Cable Pages 6 - 8 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 The Components of a Computer Page 7 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers Advantages of Disadvantages of Using Computers Using Computers (Processor) Pages 9 - 10 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1  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 Page 10 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Networks and the Internet computer A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, viaLoading… communications devices and transmission media Pages 10 - 11 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-6  Networks and the Internet The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals Page 11 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-7  Networks and the Internet People use the Internet for a variety of reasons: zitia softwarea I wel offe doent need toget youcanor cat downlod to use it you just needJo have informat Pages 12 - 13 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figure 1-8  website !- Only watchcart interauf 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 Page 14 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-9  Computer Software Can't touch - Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them windows andriod 3 Platform , -apple Is program used to maintain the confuten antivirus Pirowall backing disckchics software , , , word PowerPoint, microsoft video editor , , the software that bathyou to do center Tast Pages 15 - 16 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figures 1-10 - 1-11  Computer Software Installing is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware & Pages 16 - 17 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figure 1-12  & Computer Software A programmer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information Page 18 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figure 1-13 Categories of Computers Page 19 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1  Personal Computers Todo Personal stuff 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 Pages 19 - 20 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figures 1-15 - 1-16 Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Pages 20 - 23 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Pages 20 - 22 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figures 1-17 – 1-20 Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Pages 22 - 23 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figures 1-21 – 1-23 Game Consoles A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games Page 24 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figure 1-24 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 Function of serve ex It Insu serv student can see the date Proac data fasta and controll Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 other compute Page 25 0 Figure 1-25  and can share data to other confecte Mainframes A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously Faster than see Page 25 0 Figure 1-26 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1  Supercomputers A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer – Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second hasa use it reachers Page 25 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-27  Embedded Computers An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product Page 26 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Embedded Computers Page 26 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-28 Elements of an Information System Loading… Page 27 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Elements of an Information System Page 27 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figure 1-29 Examples of Computer Usage user Pages 28 – 31 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figures 1-30 – 1-32 Examples of Computer Usage Pages 31 – 32 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figures 1-33 – 1-34 Computer Applications in Society 3 Pages 34 - 36 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 Figures 1-36 – 1-39 Computer Applications in Society Pages 36 - 38 3 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1 0 Figures 1-40 – 1-43 Summary Page 39 0 Discovering Computers : Chapter 1