COMPUTER BASICS and ACCEPTABLE USE

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COMPUTER BASICSand ACCEPTABLE USE
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KEYBOARDINGBODY BASICS

• SITTING
• Sit up straight with your feet on the floor.
• HANDS
• Keep you fingers on the home keys
  a,s,d,f,j,k,l,
• Keep your hands to yourself.

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COMPUTER CARE

• Never eat or drink near the computer.
• Only use your own number to log in.
• Always log off when finished.
• No writing on the equipment.
• Wait for permission to print.

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COMPUTER PARTS

• CPU (central processing unit) - the brains of
  the computer
• MONITOR - the screen
• KEYBOARD the instrument used for typing
• MOUSE the instrument used for moving the cursor
  and making choices

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TROUBLESHOOTING

• If something is not working check to see if it
  plugged in properly and turned on.
• If the printer is not working make sure it has
  paper.
• Check to see if you are in the right program.
• Raise your hand and ask for help.

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TYPES OF FILES
FILE NAME ICON EXTENSION
MS Word .doc
MS Excel .xls
MS PowerPoint .ppt or .pps
Internet Explorer .htm
Student Resource .htm
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ENEMIES AND BAD GUYS

• While on the internet be aware of
• VIRUSES
• WORMS
• SPYWARE
• POPUP WINDOWS
• If you are unsure about an ad, icon, or link,
  dont click on it without checking with an adult.
• These can all slow down, harm, or crash your
  system. Your personal information could also be
  at risk.

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INTERNET SAFETY

• If you come to a site that is inappropriate you
  should
• Click the home icon
• Turn off the monitor
• Notify an adult
• Some sites are blocked or filtered for your
  safety or due to inappropriate material.

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Quiz

• Now it is your turn to be the teacher!
• Think of and type a quiz of 5 true/ false
  questions about some of the information you just
  learned from the Computer Basics and Acceptable
  Use slide show. Click here to see a sample quiz.
• Dont forget to make an answer sheet at the
  bottom of the page! Click here for a blank quiz
  form.
• Be prepared to share your quiz with classmates or
  your teacher.