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    This document provides an outline of basic computer operation topics including computer hardware components, operating systems, disk capacities, viruses, applications, and internet applications. It discusses components like the case, motherboard, hard drive, RAM, and cables. Operating systems covered are Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Terms defined include RAM, directory, document, and application. Disk capacities of floppies, hard disks, CDs, and DVDs are provided. The document also outlines how to use icons, windows, menus, and how to name, save, retrieve, and print documents. It discusses installing software/drivers and browsers and file transfer protocols for the internet. Lastly, it briefly discusses viruses and references used.

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    This document provides an outline of basic computer operation topics including computer hardware components, operating systems, disk capacities, viruses, applications, and internet applications. It discusses components like the case, motherboard, hard drive, RAM, and cables. Operating systems covered are Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Terms defined include RAM, directory, document, and application. Disk capacities of floppies, hard disks, CDs, and DVDs are provided. The document also outlines how to use icons, windows, menus, and how to name, save, retrieve, and print documents. It discusses installing software/drivers and browsers and file transfer protocols for the internet. Lastly, it briefly discusses viruses and references used.

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    This document provides an outline of basic computer operation topics including computer hardware components, operating systems, disk capacities, viruses, applications, and internet applications. It discusses components like the case, motherboard, hard drive, RAM, and cables. Operating systems covered are Mac OS, Windows, and Linux. Terms defined include RAM, directory, document, and application. Disk capacities of floppies, hard disks, CDs, and DVDs are provided. The document also outlines how to use icons, windows, menus, and how to name, save, retrieve, and print documents. It discusses installing software/drivers and browsers and file transfer protocols for the internet. Lastly, it briefly discusses viruses and references used.

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    BASIC COMPUTER

    OPERATION
    OUTLINE
     Computer Hardware
     Operating systems
     Terms
     Disk capacities
     Viruses
     Applications and Documents
     Installation/reinstallation
     Internet Applications
    Computer Hardware
     Case  Keyboard/mouse
     Power switch  Network card
     Reset switch  Modem
     Hard drive  Sound card
     Floppy  Video card
     CD/DVD  RAM
     Serial ports  Motherboard
     Parallel port  Fan
     USB port  Cables
    The basic system including keyboard,
    mouse and monitor.
    What is in the box?
    Motherboard
    Typical parts of a motherboard.

    ABIT SE6
    Cabling

    For items in or attached


    to a system to work
    properly they must be
    securely connected.
    Operating systems
     All computer systems have an operating
    system. Currently, there are three dominate
    typical user operating systems.

     Macintosh OS,
     Microsoft Windows OS,

     Linux.
    Terms
     A: Floppy disk C: Local disk D: Local disk (partition)

     RAM = Random Access Memory. The thinking space available to a computer


    to use while performing operations. The space is emptied out when the
    computer is turned off.

     DIRECTORY = An organizational structure on disks to file management


    easier. Directories also become a local region for the computer to hunt for
    other files related to the current file.

     DOCUMENT = A file created using an application. The file is only useful


    using the application that created it or a similar application that can convert it.

     APPLICATION = A program that allows a computer to perform a certain


    function.
    Disk capacities
     Floppy: 1.4 MB

     Hard disk: 160 GB – 2 TB

     CD 700 - 800 MB

     DVD 4.7 GB
    18 GB
    1 KB = 1024 BYTE
    1 MB = 1024 KB
    1 GB = 1024 MB
    1 TB = 1024 PB
    1 PB = 1024 EB
    CDs, DVDs Backup
    Identify and use icons,
    windows, menus
     Point, click, double-click, drag & drop
     Minimize and maximize a window
     Use pull-down menus
     Select, open, and move an icon
     Select, open, move, and close a window
     Resize a window
     Scroll a window
     Activate and de-activate a window
     Start an application and create a document
    Name, save, retrieve, revise a
    document

     Name a document (!)


     Save a document
     Retrieve a document from floppy disk
     Retrieve a document from hard disk
     Re-name a document
     Edit and re-save a document
     Print a document
     Create and name folders
     Save, open, and place documents inside folders
    Applications
     Open and work with more than one application
    at a time

     To switch between them for Windows: click on


    the application at the "TASKBAR" down on the
    screen

     Alt &TAB button


    Install/reinstall and update system
    software and drivers
    Internet Applications
    BROWSERS

     Mozilla

     Internet Explorer

    http: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol


    edu: Education (gov, org, com, ...)

    http://www.vfu.bg
    FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
     The simplest and most secure way to exchange files over the
    Internet.
     FTP Client is the software that is designed to transfer files
    back-and-forth between two computers over the Internet. It
    needs to be installed on the computer and can only be used
    with a live connection to the Internet. (Browsers, WS-Ftp,
    SSH, Cute-Ftp,...)

    PC ARF
    Viruses
     Viruses are programs that reproduce themselves into the files of your computer
     Anti-virus software and automatic update
     Mcafee Virus Scan
    Configuration of Automatic Mcafee Virus Update via FTP
    http://www.math.metu.edu.tr/department/doc/virus/virus_update.html

     Current security patches applied to operating system and applications.


     Do not open any unexpected attachments that are e-mailed to you. (Particularly
    “.exe” files.)
    REFERENCES
     Computer Fundamentals for Teachers , Major Competencies

     Basic Computer Operation and Troubleshooting

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