Lesson 1-Introduction to Computer

What is computer???
Computer is an electronic
device that process data
according to sets of
instruction given to it.
Parts of the Computer
System Unit
Also known as !S" U#I$.
It is commonly referred to
as the Central Processing
Unit. Or CPU which is
considered the brain of the
computer.
%onitor
The screen that looks
like a teleision. This
is where you can see
the pictures! te"t!
numbers and other
actions you do while
using the computer
&ey'oard
A deice that contain keys to enter
data and instruction into a computer.
This includes the letters! num'ers!
sym'ols and other special (eys
%ouse
A pointing deice
that fits comfortable
under the palm of
your hands. It allow
the user to control
the moement of the
pointer on the scren
Spea(er
)ther parts of the Computer
A deice that allows
us to hear sounds
from the computer.
Printer
A deice that
prints te"t or
graphics on paper.
Storage *evices
Compact *isc
+C*,
-loppy *isc
Computer
Capa'ilities
Speed
.uman 'eing can process large
num'ers in a limited capacity
/epetitiveness
.uman 'eing can easily get
e0hausted 1ith 1or(loads.
Self-chec(ing
.uman 'eing uses their 'rain to
store data and respond to an
action.
Store and /ecall )peration
.uman 'eing can recall and
memori2e large information
!ccuracy
It can produce results 1ith high
degree of precision.
Computer Capa'ilities
1.Speed
3./epetitiveness
4.!ccuracy
5.Store and recall operation
6.Self Chec(ing
Computer
Limitations
Computer Limitations
1.Limited data can only 'e stored into a
computer
3.It has limited memory to do processing
4.$he computer and its hard1are have a life
span
5.It cannot replace the human 'rain
6.It cannot generate information on its o1n.
!ctivity
1. System Unit is also (no1n as 'ase unit or
CPU
3. ! computer can replace the human 'rain
4. $he computer and its hard1are have a
life span
5. ! mouse is a device the prints te0t or
graphics on paper
6. ! (ey'oard is a pointing device that fits
comforta'le under the palm of your
hands
!ctivity
7. ! spea(er is a device that allo1s you to
hear sounds from the computer
8. ! computer can very the accuracy of
given information through self chec(ing
9. ! television is a part of a computer that
contain (eys to enter data and
instruction.
!ctivity
:. ! computer has no limitations. It can
perform a lot of instruction 1ith no
'oundaries
1;. Computer is a man mad machine that
does human activities in a more
efficient and faster 1ay