Parts of the

Computer
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Monitor
It is the screen on your
computer that you look
at when you are on the
computer.
It can be designed by
using CRT, LCD, Plasma,
or Penetron.
It is an output device
similar to a
television set that
accepts video signals
from a computer and
displays information
on its screen.
Usually has 2 cords: one
for power and the
other for connecting
Keyboard
It is an input device
that is used for typing
like a typewriter.
Its basic keys are the
modifier keys(Alt,
Shift, Ctrl), function
keys(F1-F12), cursor-
movement keys(arrow
keys, Page Up, Page
Down, Home, End),
alphanumeric
keys(letters, numbers,
Tab, Backspace, Caps
Lock, Enter), numeric
keypad, and special
purpose keys(Esc, Print
Screen, Pause, Insert,
Delete).
3 types of keyboard:
Mouse
It is an input device
used to point at
objects on the
computer monitor and
select them.
It is also used to
draw with an art
software.
It is connected
through a wire,
infrared, or radio
waves.
A mouse can be
mechanical(uses a
rubber ball), or
System Unit/system case
It is the main part,
processing unit and
devices, of a
microcomputer.
It is the box that
houses the CPU.
A system unit includes
a board called a
motherboard that
holds a
microprocessor chip
(or a CPU), memory
chips, and expansion
slots.
Motherboard
It is the main printed,
flat circuit board in
an electronic device
such as microcomputers.
The board contains
expansion slots
(sockets) that accept
additional boards
(expansion Cards).
In a microcomputer, the
motherboard contains
the microprocessor, the
primary storage chips
(or main memory cards),
the buses, and all the
chips used for
controlling the
Main memory/ram
RAM stands for random-
access memory.
It allows computers to
store and retain
information.
It is also known as
primary memory and
internal storage.
This is where your
computer keeps the
information it is
using at the moment.
processor
It is the brain of the
computer that handles
the flow of data.
Also known as CPU or
Central Processing
Unit.
This is what computer
manufacturers
Hard disk
It is a storage device
that holds the
operating system and
other programs and
data files.
It is a magnetic disk
on which you can
store computer data.
It stores a lot of
data.
Some hard disks are
portable.
Floppy disk drive
It is a device that
reads and writes a
floppy disk.
Because of its small
capacity, this has
been phased out from
many computer systems
in favor of the more
durable CD writer and
DVD writer.
Cd-rom/dvd-rom drive
It reads CDs or DVDs.
CD-ROM stands for
Compact Disc - Read-
Only Memory.
These are examples of
Read-only storage.
CD-ROMs are capable of
delivering digitized
sounds, images, and
multimedia
presentations.
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printer
It makes a hardcopy of the files you
save on your computer.
Kinds of Printers:
Dot Line 1. Dot Matrix works by striking pins
Matrix Printer against an ink ribbon.
2. Line Printer uses a chain of
characters or pins to print one
line at a time.
Daisy Ink 3. Daisy Wheel uses a wheel mechanism
wheel printer pressed against small hammers to
print characters on paper.
4. Ink Printer works by spraying ink on
paper.
5. Laser Printer uses lasers to print
Laser Thermal documents.
printer printer 6. Thermal Printer uses heated pins that
leave marks on heated sensitive
paper.
7. LCD/LED printer uses liquid crystals or
LCD/LED light-emitting diodes to produce
printer marks on a drum where the paper is
speakers
These let you listen
to music played on
your computer.
With it you hear the
sound effects of the
video game you are
playing.
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Can you tell some other parts of a Personal
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This Powerpoint presentation was made by:
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