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What is Computer?
A computer is a machine that manipulates data
according to a list of instructions.
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Why Computers?
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1. Hardware
Hardware is basically anything that you can touch
with your fingers.
2. Software
For computer hardware to work it must follow a set
of instructions that is supplied to it as software.
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Hardware
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2. Application Software
Application software is used or design for the
specific purpose of the user.
for example
MS-WORD MS-POWER POINT
MS-EXCEL Acdsee
Corel Draw Paint
Game MS-ACCESS
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3. Utility Software
Utility Software is used to remove any problem or
solve a complex situation in computer.
for example
Partition Magic Backup utility
Antivirus Data Recovery
Security Software Win Ghost
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Bits n Bytes
Bit:
One digit, either 0 or 1
Byte:
any combination of 0 or 1.
also called an octet.
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0 OFF
1 ON
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25 = 00011001 =
The number 179 stored as 8 bits using the binary number system:
179 = 10110011 =
A = 01000001 =
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PROCESSING
OUTPUT
Exam Results!
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1. Input
2. Processing
3. Output
4. Storage
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Storage
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Storage
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Processing: A computer
program performs operations
Input Processing Output
Data
on the data to transform
Information
it
into information.
Storage
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Storage
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Note book
Adds each item
RM 4.50 each
cost together
Eraser
RM 0.80 each Organizes data
Storage
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So
Computer is an Electronic device which can:
1. accept data
2. process it
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INFORMATION
DATA IN
OUT
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2+2=4
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A Personal Computer:
Input devices
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KLMU
2 Keyboard converts
characters to a binary
5 Printer converts binary code
code; bits are transmitted
to characters before printing
to memory and to CPU for
processing
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Input Output
Monitor
RAM
Webcam
Temporary
storage
Speaker
Floppy Disk
Hard Disk
Permanent Printer
Scanner storage
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System Unit
Cabinet that houses all components
Motherboard
CPU
Memory modules System Unit
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Cooling device
Microprocessor
(under cooling device)
Ports
Adapter Card
Memory chips
Chassis
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Display Device
A display device is a personal computer component
that enables users to view the text and graphical data
associated with a computer program.
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Input Devices
An input device is a personal computer component
that enables users to enter data or instructions into a
computer.
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External Devices
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RAM slots
Drive interfaces
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Memory
Memory is the personal computer component that
comprises the electronic storage areas in the
computer. It can be considered either volatile or
non-volatile.
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System Bus
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Storage Devices
A storage device is a system unit component, such
as a hard drive, that enables users to save data for
reuse at a later time, even after the personal
computer is shut down and restarted.
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Power Supplies
A power supply is an internal computer component that
converts AC power from an electrical outlet to the DC
power needed by system components.
Power switch
Voltage switch
Socket for power cord Fan Wires from the power supply
to the system board and drives
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Cooling Systems
Computer systems contain several components that
require cooling:
The computer case
The CPU
The power supply
Some adapter cards
Some hard disk drives
Fan
Heat sink
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Adapter Cards
An adapter card is a printed circuit board that you install
into a slot on the computers system board to expand
the functionality of the computer.
Circuitry
Phone line
connection
Circuit to
connect to
phone line
PCI bus
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Riser Cards
A riser card is a board that plugs in to the system
board and provides additional slots for adapter
cards..
REAR PCI/ISA slots on riser
Peripheral
connectors
Memory slots
CPU
FRONT
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Storage Devices
The various types of storage devices used in personal
computers are:
Floppy Disk Drives (FDD)
Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
Optical Drives
Tape Drives
Solid State Storage devices
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Data cable
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Optical Disks
An optical disk is a personal computer storage device
that stores data optically, rather than magnetically.
A CD-R disc
An external DVD drive
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Tape Drives
A tape drive is a personal computer storage device that
stores data magnetically on a removable tape that is
enclosed in a tape cartridge.
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Compact Flash
card fits in here
36mm
43mm
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Ports
A port is a hardware connection interface on a personal
computer that enables devices to be connected to the
computer.
6-pin round
connector
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USB Connector
Cable
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Serial Connections
A serial connection is a personal computer connection
that transfers data one bit at a time over a single wire.
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Parallel Connections
A parallel connection is a personal computer connection
that transfers data eight bits at a time over eight wires
and is typically used to connect a printer to a system unit.
Parallel connector
Parallel cable
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USB Connections
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FireWire port
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SCSI connector
SCSI cable
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PATA connector
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1.5 Categories of Computer
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Mobile Computer
Personal
and Mobile Mid-Range Server
Computer
Devices
Mainframe
Supercomputer
Computer
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Personal Computer
A single-user computer that can perform all input, processing, output
and storage operations on its own.
Two types of personal computer are desktop computer and
workstation.
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Notebook Computer
Portable, small enough to fit on
your lap.
Also called a laptop computer.
Usually more expensive than a
desktop computer with equal
capabilities.
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Tablet PC
A computer that is shaped like a
slate or notebook.
Normally fitted with a touch screen
for users to enter input through a
stylus.
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Handheld Computer
A small computer that can easily
be fit in one hand and operated by
the other hand.
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Mid-Range Server
More powerful and larger that a workstation and can
support up to 4,000 users at one time.
Formerly known as minicomputer.
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Mainframe Computer
Very powerful, expensive computer that supports
thousands of connected users
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Supercomputer
The fastest, most powerful, most
expensive computer.
Used for applications requiring complex
mathematical calculations.
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