Mansoura University
Faculty of Computers and Information
Department of Computer Science
First Semester- 2024-2025
Introduction To Computer Science
Grade: 1 General
Section No. 1
Eman Elkhateeb
The First Part:
• What is A Computer?
• Examples of the Computers
• Basic Components of Computer.
• Hardware and Software of Computer.
• Types of Computer Hardware.
• Types of Computer Software.
The Second Part:
OUTLINES
• Microsoft Windows.
• Desktop and Icons.
• Taskbar and Start Menu.
• Files, Folders, and Shortcut.
• Install/ uninstall programs
• Add new Keyboard Language
• Frozen Programs
• Control Panel.
• User Account.
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WHAT IS A COMPUTER?
A computer is a machine that can be programmed to accept data (input) from the user, process it into useful
information (output), and store data for safekeeping or later reuse.
Input Processing Output
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EXAMPLES OF THE COMPUTERS
Personal Computer (PC)/ Laptop Tablet Smart Phones
Desktop
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BASIC COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER.
A computer is a combination of Hardware and Software.
Hardware
Computer
Software 5
COMPUTER HARDWARE
The term hardware refers to
the physical parts of the
computer such as the system
unit (Case), mouse, monitor
(Screen) keyboard, etc.
Mouse Monitor
(Screen)
6 System unit (Case) Keyboard
SOFTWARE
The software consists of sets of instructions that make the hardware to work and accomplish a specific task.
Computer Software
System Software Application Software 7
FIRST: HARDWARE COMPONENTS
A computer is an electronic device Input Devices
that takes input data, process
data, store data, and produce
Hardware Components
output.
Processing
Storage
Output Devices
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INPUT DEVICES
Input Devices: are used to input data into the computer system.
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Touch Pad
• Microphone
• Web Cam
• scanners
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OUTPUT DEVICES
Output devices: are used to show the result of processed data.
• Traditional/ flat Screen
• Printer
• Speakers / headphones
• Projection devices
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PROCESSING UNIT
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
➢ CPU is considered as the
brain of the computer.
➢ CPU performs all types of
data processing operations.
➢ It controls the operation of
all parts of the computer.
STORAGE UNITS
Storage Units are responsible for store data and instructions.
Hard Disk
CD/ DVD
Permanent
Flash
Memory
Storage
Units Memory
Cards
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Temporary RAM
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
The software consists of sets of instructions that make the hardware to work and accomplish a specific task.
Computer Software
System Software Drivers Application Software
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Operating systems software (OS) : is a software which acts as an interface between the end user and computer
hardware.
OS is used to control or operate the hardware devices of computer.
Computer Hardware
• CPU, Memory, Input/
OS Output devices, and hard
disk
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Types of Operating System
MS Windows
Apple Mac OS
Linux
OS is necessary not only for hardware but also for other software applications such as Chrome, Word,
Games, media player etc. needs some environment in which it will run and perform its task.
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DRIVERS
A driver is a software component that lets the operating system
and a device communicate.
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Application software: is a program or group of programs designed for end users to perform a specific
task .
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Files & Folders
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FILES
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FOLDER
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FILES
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FILES TYPES & EXTENSIONS
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