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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