Computer parts

After finishing this lesson your grade one should be able to; Distinguish the basic desktop computer parts names and uses . Describe the presence of parts in a laptop computer.

Desktop computer parts

A computer is made up of many parts.

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The CPU: Turn on the computer by pressing the POWER button on the CPU/Case.

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The Monitor: I use the monitor to see what I'm doing on the computer.

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I turn on the monitor by pressing the power button.

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The mouse: I move the mouse and click it to select and draw.

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I can use a mouse to draw a flower in Microsoft paint

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The Keyboard: i use the Keyboard to type letters and numbers

I can type my homework on the computer using the keyboard

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Printer: I use the printer to put words and pictures from computer on paper.

I can print my homework from the computer on paper.

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Speakers: I use speakers to listen to sounds from the computer.

My friends and I can listen to music from the computer.

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Headphones: Headphones allow only me to hear the sound from my computer.

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Laptop parts

The laptop computer has all the parts together.

I can also use a mouse, a printer, speakers, and headphones with a laptop.

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