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- 1. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Living in a Digital World
- 2. Objectives Overview Discuss the advantages Explain why computer Describe the five and disadvantages that literacy is vital to components of a users experience when success in today's world computer working with computers Discuss the uses of the Distinguish between Internet and World system software and Wide Web application software See Page 1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 2 for Detailed Objectives Chapter 1
- 3. Objectives Overview Explain how home users, small office/home Differentiate among types, office users, mobile sizes, and functions of users, power users, and computers in each category enterprise users each interact with computers Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing, travel, and manufacturing See Page 1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 3 for Detailed Objectives Chapter 1
- 4. A World ofComputers • Computers are everywhere Pages 2 - 3 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 4 Figure 1-1 Chapter 1
- 5. What Is aComputer? • 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 Cycle Pages 3 - 4 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 5 Chapter 1
- 6. What Is aComputer? Page 4 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 6 Figure 1-2 Chapter 1
- 7. The Components ofa 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 devices Pages 4 - 7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 7 Chapter 1
- 8. The Components ofa Computer Page 5 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 8 Figure 1-3 Chapter 1
- 9. Advantages and Disadvantages ofUsing Computers Advantages of Disadvantages of Using Computers Using Computers Speed Violation of Privacy Reliability Public Safety Consistency Impact on Labor Force Storage Health Risks Communications Impact on Environment Page 7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 9 Chapter 1
- 10. Advantages and Disadvantages ofUsing 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 1 Page 7 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 10 Chapter 1
- 11. Networks and theInternet • 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 Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click The Internet below Chapter 1 Page 8 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 11 Chapter 1
- 12. Networks and theInternet Page 8 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 12 Figure 1-6 Chapter 1
- 13. Networks and theInternet • People use the Internet for a variety of reasons: Communicate Research and Shop Bank and Invest Online Trading Access Information Entertainment Share Information Download Videos Web Application Pages 8 - 9 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 13 Figure 1-7 Chapter 1
- 14. Networks and theInternet • 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 Page 10 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 14 Chapter 1
- 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 1 Pages 11 - 12 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 15 Figures 1-8 - 1-9 Chapter 1
- 16. Computer Software • Installingis the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware Pages 12 - 13 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 16 Figure 1-10 Chapter 1
- 17. Computer Software • Aprogrammer develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information Page 13 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 17 Figure 1-11 Chapter 1
- 18. Categories of Computers Personal computers Mobile computers and mobile devices Game consoles Servers Mainframes Supercomputers Embedded computers Pages 14 - 15 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 18 Chapter 1
- 19. Personal Computers • Apersonal 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 15 - 16 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 19 Figures 1-13 - 1-14 Chapter 1
- 20. Mobile Computers andMobile Devices Mobile Mobile Computer Device Personal computer you Computing device small can carry from place to enough to hold in your place hand Examples include Examples include smart notebook computers, phones, PDAs, handheld laptop computers, computers, portable netbooks, and Tablet media players, and PCs digital cameras Pages 16 - 18 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 20 Chapter 1
- 21. Mobile Computers andMobile Devices Notebook computer Tablet PC Smart phone PDA Pages 16 - 17 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 21 Figures 1-15 – 1-18 Chapter 1
- 22. Mobile Computers andMobile 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 1 Pages 17 - 18 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 22 Figures 1-19 – 1-20 Chapter 1
- 23. Game Consoles • Agame console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games Page 18 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 23 Figure 1-21 Chapter 1
- 24. Servers • A servercontrols access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network – Provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 24 Figure 1-22 Chapter 1
- 25. Mainframes • A mainframeis a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 25 Figure 1-23 Chapter 1
- 26. Supercomputers • A supercomputeris the fastest, most powerful computer – Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 26 Figure 1-24 Chapter 1
- 27. Embedded Computers • Anembedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product Consumer Electronics Home Automation Devices Automobiles Process Controllers and Robotics Computer Devices and Office Machines Page 19 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 27 Chapter 1
- 28. Embedded Computers Page 20 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 28 Figure 1-25 Chapter 1
- 29. Examples of ComputerUsage 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 Pages 20 – 23 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 29 Figures 1-26 – 1-28 Chapter 1
- 30. Examples of ComputerUsage 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 1 Pages 23 – 24 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 30 Figures 1-29 – 1-30 Chapter 1
- 31. Computer Applications inSociety Education Finance Government Health Care Pages 24 -26 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 31 Figures 1-31 – 1-34 Chapter 1
- 32. Computer Applications inSociety Science Publishing Travel Manufacturing Pages 26-27 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 32 Figures 1-35 – 1-38 Chapter 1
- 33. Video: Computer Historyin a Barn CLICK TO START Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 33 Chapter 1
- 34. 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 society Page 28 Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition 34 Chapter 1
- 35. Discovering Computers Fundamentals, 2011 Edition Living in a Digital World Chapter 1 Complete