Your Compaq computer may look a little different from these pictures. Don't worry, the information applies to all Compaq computers.
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Identify the basic parts and functions of a computer
- Recognize the types of keys on the keyboard
- Insert and eject diskettes and CDs
- Recognize the basic types of computer ports
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Keyboard Skills
----Graphic notation
Question
----Callout labels (1-7):
Click on a color coded key below the keyboard
Click on any key to see its function
----Callout main text (1-7):
----Answers (A-D):
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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This is a common keyboard. Not all keyboards look the same due to different languages, symbols, and sizes. This keyboard shows you general Key locations and functions. It also shows some specific keys and their functions.
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Types of Cursors
----Graphic notation
Question
----Callout labels (1-7):
Click on a cursor
----Callout main text (1-7):
This is a general pointer. They come in different sizes, angles, and colors.
The cross or plus is generally seen in spreadsheets.
The magnifying cursor is used to enlarge and zoom on a particular object.
The I-Bar is used for text entry in almost all applications.
The hand is used for allowing you to see when the cursor is "hot" or can click on an object.
The eyedropper is for paint programs to identify colors
The lasso is used to cut or copy objects surrounded by it. It is also used to move objects in some applications.
----Answers (A-D):
The hourglass tells you to wait while the computer is working.
The marquee is used to make a rectangle around an object to move it, cut, or paste.
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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You will find that there are many kinds of cursors. Cursors change from application to application and even within a single screen.
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Inserting a Diskette
----Graphic notation
----Question
----Callout labels (1-7):
Diskette drive
Diskette drive eject button
Click on the diskette
---Callout main text (1-7):
----Answers (A-D):
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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To insert a diskette, hold the label side up and the shiny round part down. Insert the diskette, metallic side first into the diskette drive. To eject the diskette, press the diskette drive eject button.
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Loading a CD-ROM
----Graphic notation
----Question
----Callout labels (1-7):
Click on the CD
Click on the CD drive
----Callout main text (1-7):
----Answers (A-D):
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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To load a CD, place the CD label up into the tray. If you have an external CD-ROM drive, you may need a caddy. Insert the CD into the caddy, then insert the caddy into the CD player.
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----Page Title
Parts of a computer
----Graphic notation
----Question
Click on a computer part or a computer term
----Callout labels (1-7):
Monitor or Display
Mouse
Keyboard
System Unit
Printer
CD-ROM Drive
Diskette Drive
----Callout main text (1-7):
The monitor or display is used to show your work. You can make changes right on the screen before you print anything on paper. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
The mouse is an input device that controls your cursor. When the mouse is moved over a flat surface, the cursor moves the same direction on the screen. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
The keyboard is an input device for the computer. You enter information into the computer by typing on the keyboard. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
The system unit is the brains of the computer. It contains the microprocessor where all the decisions are made. All other components or peripherals are connected to the system unit. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
The printer takes computer data and transforms it into printed images. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
The CD-ROM drive plays CDs for music, games, photos, software, and many other applications. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
The diskette drive is where the diskettes are inserted for saving data or loading software. Click on another part or term for more information or click on the right arrow to continue.
----Answers (A-D):
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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These are the basic parts of a computer. Your computer may look different but it has most or all of these components.
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----Page Title
Computer Ports
----Graphic notation
----Question
Click on a port or a computer term
----Callout labels (1-7):
Mouse/Keyboard Port
MIDI/Game Port
Parallel Port
Serial Port
Speaker/Microphone Port
Telephone/Modem Port
Expansion Slots
----Callout main text (1-7):
The Mouse/Keyboard ports are where the keyboard and mouse are plugged into the system unit. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
The MIDI/Game port is used to connect joysticks or external speakers. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
The Parallel Port is generally used to connect a printer. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
The Serial Port is used to connect a device such as a printer, scanner, or digitizing tablet. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
The Speaker/Microphone Port allows you to add speakers to your computer. You can also use a microphone to record sounds on your computer. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
The Telephone/Modem port is your access to the super information superhighway. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
These are the Expansion Slots. You can add capability to your computer with expansion "cards": such as sound cards, network cards, video cards, and accelerator cards. Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
----Answers (A-D):
Click on another port or on the right arrow to continue.
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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Computer ports or interfaces are where you attach the computer parts to the computer. These could be things such as the mouse or keyboard. They could also be additions or peripherals to your computer, such as printers or speakers.
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Summary
----Graphic notation
----Question
----Callout labels (1-7):
----Callout main text (1-7):
----Answers (A-D):
----Correct Answer:
----Feedback (A-D):
----Miscellaneous 1
----Miscellaneous 2
----Body Text
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Congratulations! You have learned how to:
- Identify the basic parts and functions of a computer
