COMPONENTS of

Computer System
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Peopleware

Hardware
Refers to physical component
of the computer such as
computer case, monitor,
mouse, keyboard, speakers,
and printer

Software

It instruct the computer what

to do. It is used to access,
identify, and process
information.

Peopleware
refers to the people who are
using the computer. The
system will not be able to
function without anyone
operating it.

Types of Software
1. Operating

System
2. Application
software

Examples of known
Operating Sytem
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS X
Unix
Linux
Google Chrome OS

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MSX-DOS
MS-DOS
Windows
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Examples of common
Application Software
Word

Processing Software
Database Software
Spreadsheet Software
Multimedia Software
Presentation Software
Application

Suite
Microsoft Office
OpenOffice.org
I-work

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The CPU is the brain of the
computer. It processes the instructions
from the computer user and manages
information throughout the computer
system. The CPU is housed in the main
computer case to which all other
components and parts such as the
monitor and the keyboard are
connected.

Types of Hardware
Input

device/hardware
Storage device/hardware
Output device/hardware

Input device
These are the hardware
devices that inputs data
into the computer for
processing.

Keyboard

Mouse

Joystick

Barcode

reader

Digital camera

Touch panel

Touch screen

Microphone

Web camera

Modem

Scanner

Keyboard
The keyboard is a device that
allows the user to enter information
and instructions into a computer. The
layout of the keys is mostly similar to a
typewriter keyboard.

Mouse
A mouse is a small device that
allows the user to select and move
images on the computer screen. The
movement of the mouse along a flat
surface like table is reflected by the
movement of the mouse cursor or the
mouse pointer (an arrow shaped
image) on the monitor screen.

Touch pad

Joystick

A rod-like device often used by

people who play computer games.

Scanner

converts images such as

photographs into digital images that
the computer can manipulate.

Barcode
reader

Touch screen

Mostly common in tablet PC,

usually require a stylus for accessing it.

Microphone

used to input sounds such as the human

voice which can activate computer
commands in conjunction with voice
recognition software.

Webcam

inputs images to the computer to

communicate with other computer
users.

Digital Camera

Modem
(modulator/demodulator
)

The modem is a device that allows

a given computer to share data or
otherwise communicate with another
computer through a telephone line.

Storage device
Provide permanent
storage of information.

Internal
Hard disk
RAM
CD ROM Drive
DVD ROM Drive

External
Flash Drive
Memory Card
CDs, DVDs, BluRay discs
Diskettes

Hard Disk

Provides permanent storage of

data in the computer.

RANDOM ACCESS
MEMORY

Is a form of computer storage. Today it takes the

form of Integrated circuits that allow stored
data to be accessed in any order. Random
refers to the idea that any piece of data can
be returned in a constant time, regardless of
its physical location and whether or not it is
related to the previous piece of data.

REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES

CD Writer - a
device used for
both reading and
writing data to and
from a CD.

REMOVABLE MEDIA DEVICES

DVD (digital versatile disc) - a popular type of removable media that
is the same dimensions as a CD but stores up to 6 times as much
information. It is the most common way of transferring digital video.

DVD-ROM Drive a device used for

reading data
from a DVD.

CD ROM

Acronym for Compact Disk-ReadOnly Memory. It is a high-capacity,

storage device that uses compact disc
technology to store large amounts of
information, up to 700 Megabytes (Mb),
which is the equivalent of some
300,000 pages of text, on a single disc

William
Bill Gates
sitting on a
pile of paper
that can be
save on a
single CD

Floppy Disks
The floppy disk, also called a
diskette, is one device that stores
data. It is removable and can be
transferred between computers. The
floppy disk fills the same role in a
computer that the cassette does for
the stereo.

Flash Drives
They are removable storage device
connected to the usb port of a system
unit.

Output device
These are the external
hardware devices that
transfer information from
the computers CPU to the
computer user.
Monitor
Printer
Speaker

Monitor
The monitor is a TV screen that
displays the text and other instructions
inputted by the computer user, as well
as the responses generated by the
computer itself.
LCD monitor (liquid crystal display)
CRT monitor (cathode ray tube)

Printer
INKJET,
LASER,
DOT MATRIX

The printer is an output device hardware

that produces a paper copy (also known
as hard copy) of the information
generated by the computer. This is
opposed to information stored in
electronic format on the computer itself
on devices such as floppy disk and the
CD-ROM drive, which is also known as
soft copy. Remember, hard copy equals
physical. Soft copy equals electronics.

Speakers

Speakers are the hardware

components that emit sound from the
computer. Computer speakers are
generally identical the speakers used in
ordinary audio system. One can usually
connect regular stereo speakers to a
computer and have them work
normally.

PC POWER SUPPLY

it supplies power to
run the rest of the
computer.

AVR (Automatic Voltage

Regulator)
The AVR is a device connected to the
power outlet into which the computer
connects its power cord. It protects the
computer from damage caused by
electrical fluctuation such as power spikes
and surges. Such damage can be very
destructive; a sudden high power surge
can short-circuit the electronic
components of your computer and render
it useless.

UPS (Uninterruptible
Power Supply)

An uninterruptible power supply,

also uninterruptible power source,
UPS or battery/flywheel backup, is an
electrical apparatus that provides
emergency power to a load when the
input power source fails.