Introduction to Computers

1. 1. Discovering Computers 2011 Living in a Digital World

2. 2. Objectives Overview Define the term, Explain why computer computer, and describe
Describe the five literacy is vital to the relationship components of asuccess in today’s world
between data and computer informationDiscuss the advantages Define the term,and
disadvantages that Discuss the uses of the network, and identifyusers experience when
Internet and World benefits of sharing working with Wide Web resources on a network
computersSee Page 3 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 2for Detailed
Objectives Chapter 1
3. 3. Objectives OverviewDistinguish between system Differentiate among types, Describe the
role of each software and application sizes, and functions of element in an information
software computers in each category system Explain how home users, Discuss how society
uses small office/home office computers in education, users, mobile users, power finance,
government, health users, and enterprise users care, science, publishing, each interact with
travel, and manufacturing computersSee Page 3 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a
Digital World 3for Detailed Objectives Chapter 1
4. 4. A World of Computers• Computers are everywherePages 4 - 5 Discovering Computers
2011: Living in a Digital World 4Figure 1-1 Chapter 1
5. 5. What Is a Computer?• A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory Collects Produces data Processing information (input)
(output) Information Processing CyclePage 6 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a
Digital World 5 Chapter 1
6. 6. What Is a Computer?Page 6 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World
6Figure 1-2 Chapter 1
7. 7. The Components of a Computer• A computer contains many electric, electronic, and
mechanical components known as hardware Input Device • Allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer Output Device • Hardware component that conveys information
to one or more people • Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that
System Unit are used to process data Storage Device • Holds data, instructions, and
information for future use Communications • Enables a computer to send and receive data,
instructions, and Device information to and from one or more computers or mobile
devicesPages 6 - 8 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 7 Chapter 1
8. 8. The Components of a ComputerPage 7 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital
World 8Figure 1-3 Chapter 1
9. 9. Advantages and Disadvantagesof Using Computers Advantages of Disadvantages of
Using Computers Using Computers Speed Health Risks Reliability Violation of Privacy
Consistency Public Safety Storage Impact on Labor Force Communications Impact on
Environment Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital WorldPages 9 - 10 9 Chapter 1
10. 10. Advantages and Disadvantagesof 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 Click to view
Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Green Computing
below Chapter 1Page 10 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 10 Chapter
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11. 11. Networks and the Internet • A network is a collection of computers and devices
connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission
mediaPages 10 - 11 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 11 Chapter
1Figure 1-6
12. 12. Networks and the Internet• The Internet is a worldwide collection of networks that
connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and
individuals Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then
 click The Internet below Chapter 1Page 11 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital
World 12Figure 1-7 Chapter 1
13. 13. Networks and the Internet• People use the Internet for a variety of reasons:
Communicate Research and Shop Bank and Invest Online Trading Access Information
Entertainment Download Videos Share Information Web ApplicationPages 12 - 13
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14. 14. 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 Click to
view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Facebook
below Chapter 1Page 14 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 14Figure 1-9
Chapter 1
15. 15. Computer Software• Software, also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to
perform and how to perform them System Software • Operating system • Utility program
Application Software Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left
navigation, then click Windows below Chapter 1Pages 15 - 16 Discovering Computers 2011:
Living in a Digital World 15Figures 1-10 - 1-11 Chapter 1
16. 16. Computer Software• Installing is the process of setting up software to work with the
computer, printer, and other hardwarePages 16 - 17 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in
a Digital World 16Figure 1-12 Chapter 1
17. 17. Computer Software • A programmer develops software or writes the instructions that
direct the computer to process data into informationPage 18 Discovering Computers 2011:
Living in a Digital World 17Figure 1-13 Chapter 1
18. 18. Categories of Computers Personal computers Mobile computers and mobile devices
Game consoles Servers Mainframes Supercomputers Embedded computersPage 19
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19. 19. 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 computerPage 19 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 19Figures
1-15 - 1-16 Chapter 1
20. 20. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Mobile Mobile Computer Device Personal
computer you Computing device can carry from place to small enough to hold in place your
hand Examples include Examples include smart phones, PDAs, notebook computers,
handheld computers, laptop computers, portable media netbooks, ultra-thins, players, and
digital and Tablet PCs camerasPages 20 - 23 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a
Digital World 20 Chapter 1
21. 21. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Notebook computer Tablet PC Smart phone PDA
Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click
Camera Phone below Chapter 1Pages 20 - 22 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a
Digital World 21Figures 1-17 – 1-20 Chapter 1
22. 22. Mobile Computers and Mobile Devices Handheld computer Portable media player Digital
camera Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then
click Digital Cameras below Chapter 1Pages 22 - 23 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in
a Digital World 22Figures 1-21 – 1-23 Chapter 1
23. 23. Game Consoles • A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-
player or multiplayer video gamesPage 24 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital
World 23Figure 1-24 Chapter 1
24. 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 informationPage 25
Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 24 Chapter 1Figure 1-25
25. 25. Mainframes • A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle
hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneouslyPage 25 Discovering Computers
2011: Living in a Digital World 25 Chapter 1Figure 1-26
26. 26. Supercomputers• A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer – Fastest
supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single
secondPage 25 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 26Figure 1-27
Chapter 1
27. 27. Embedded Computers• An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that
functions as a component in a larger product Consumer Home Automation Process
Controllers Computer Devices Automobiles Electronics Devices and Robotics and Office
Machines• Mobile and digital • Thermostats • Antilock brakes • Remote monitoring •
Keyboards telephones • Sprinkling systems • Engine control systems • Printers• Digital
televisions • Security modules • Power monitors • Faxes• Cameras monitoring systems •
Airbag controller • Machine • Copiers• Video recorders • Appliances • Cruise control
controllers• DVD players and • Lights • Medical devices recorders• Answering machinesPage
26 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 27 Chapter 1
28. 28. Embedded ComputersPage 26 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World
28Figure 1-28 Chapter 1
29. 29. Elements of an Information System Hardware Software Data People Procedures Click to
view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Women in
Technology below Chapter 1Page 27 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World
29 Chapter 1
30. 30. Elements of an Information SystemPage 27 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a
Digital World 30Figure 1-29 Chapter 1
31. 31. Examples of Computer Usage Home User Small Office/Home Mobile User • Personal
financial management Office User • Connect to other computers on • Web access • Look up
information a network or the Internet • Communications • Send and receive e-mail • Transfer
information • Entertainment messages • Play video games • Make telephone calls • Listen to
music • Watch movies Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left
navigation, then click Minorities in Technology below Chapter 1Pages 28 – 31 Discovering
Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 31Figures 1-30 – 1-32 Chapter 1
32. 32. Examples of Computer Usage Power User Enterprise User • Work with multimedia •
Communicate among • Use industry-specific employees software • Process high volumes of
transactions • Blog Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left
navigation, then click Enterprise Computing below Chapter 1Pages 31 – 32 Discovering
Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 32Figures 1-33 – 1-34 Chapter 1
33. 33. Computer Applications in Society Education Finance Government Health CarePages 34 -
36 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 33Figures 1-36 – 1-39 Chapter 1
34. 34. Computer Applications in Society Science Publishing Travel Click to view Web Link, click
Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click OnStar Manufacturing below
Chapter 1Pages 36 - 38 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World 34Figures 1-
40 – 1-43 Chapter 1
35. 35. Video: Computer History in a Barn CLICK TO START Discovering Computers 2011:
Living in a Digital World 35 Chapter 1
36. 36. Summary Basic computer Components of a concepts computer Many different
categories of Networks, the Internet, computers, computer and computer software users, and
computer applications in societyPage 39 Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital
World 36 Chapter 1
37. 37. Discovering Computers 2011 Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 Complete