1. Class Description
   This class is an introduction to the computer, with emphasis on the Microsoft Window XP operating system.

1. What is a computer?
   • An appliance, like a TV or radio
2. What are the types of computers?
   • PC (uses Microsoft Windows)
   • Macintosh/Apple
   • Desktop
   • Laptop
   • Handheld computer
3. Hardware refers to the physical components of the computer
   • CPU the chip that does the work. In a box/case with A: drive (for floppy disk), CD/DVD drive
   • Monitor/Display
   • Keyboard
     • Laptop has everything in one case
   • Mouse
   • Printer-ink jet or laser; color or black/white
4. Software refers to computer programs that tell the hardware what to do and when to do it.
   • Basic Operating System/OS- Windows XP, Windows Vista, Max OS X
   • Word Processing  -  Microsoft Word
   • Games
   • Presentation - PowerPoint
   • Photoshop, etc.
5. Computer desktop and Windows
   • Icons - pictures
   • Start Menu
   • Files and Folders
   • Title Bar (top) - Minimize, Restore/Maximize, Close
   • Task Bar (bottom)
   • Menu Bar - File, Edit, View, Etc.
   • Tool Bar - shortcuts to tasks on Menu Bar
   • Control Panel
   • Recycle Bin
6. Mouse communicates with computer
   • Two buttons- standard
   • Wheel, optical, three buttons
   • Pointing, clicking, dragging
7. Writing
   • Word processing software needed (ex. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office)
   • Type/ keyboard
   • Delete
   • Select/Highlighting Text
   • Cutting, copying, pasting
   • SAVE
8. Tips