CHAPTER 3: COMPUTER AND MOBILE DEVICES & MICROSOFT WORD

OBJECTIVE OF THIS TOPIC

1.      Describe the characteristics and uses of desktops, laptops, tablets, and handheld computers

2.      Describe the characteristics and types of servers

3.      Differentiate among POS terminals, ATMs, and self-service kiosks

4.      Describe cloud computing and identify its uses

5.      Describe the characteristics and uses of smartphones, digital cameras, portable media players, and e-book readers

6.      Describe the characteristics of and ways to interact with game devices

7.      Identify uses of embedded computers

8.      Differentiate a port from a connector, identify various ports and connectors, and differentiate among Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC wireless device connections

9.      Identify safeguards against hardware theft and vandalism and hardware failure

10.  Discuss ways to prevent health-related injuries and disorders caused from technology use, and describe ways to design a workplace ergonomically

COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES

1.      Types of computers include:

2.      Desktop and mobile computers

3.      Servers and terminals

4.      Smartphones, digital cameras, e-book readers and portable media players

5.      Game devices

6.      Embedded computers

DESKTOPS AND MOBILE COMPUTERS

Personal computer (PC) - a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.

Desktop/desktop computer - a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table

Laptop/notebook computer - a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base

Tablet - a thin, lightweight mobile computer that has a touch screen

Handheld computer - a computer small enough to fit in one hand

SERVERS

Server - a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network

·         Rack server

·         Blade server

·         Tower server

SUPERCOMPUTERS

A supercomputer - the fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive

Server Vs Supercomputer

SERVER	SUPERCOMPUTER
Serves bits and bytes of data  that enter and leave the server	Regular hardware combined in enormous  proportions
Web servers-processing requests from surfers and  sending them back data	Contain so many processors
Web browsers -  assemble that data to generate Web pages	Predict the weather, build airplanes,  model the brain and simulate the way the  planet works.
Server send files in a network.	Sequoia Blue Gene/Q supercomputer processing  504 billion events per second(2013) ≈1 million  desktop computers.

TERMINALS

Terminal - a computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer.

ATM (automated teller machine) - a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network

CLOUD COMPUTING

Cloud computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet

MOBILE DEVICES

Smartphone - an Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, browser, and numerous other apps

Digital camera - a mobile device that allows users to take photos and store the photographed images digitally

Portable media player, sometimes called a personal media player - a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media

e-book reader (short for electronic book reader), or e-reader - a mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books and other digital publications

GAME DEVICES

Game console - A mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

Handheld game device - A small mobile device that contains a screen, speakers, controls, and game console all in one unit.

EMBEDDED COMPUTERS

Embedded computer - A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.

·         Consumer electronics

·         Home automation devices

·         Automobiles

·         Process controllers and robotics

·         Computer devices and office machines

PORTS AND CONNECTIONS

Port - the point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer or mobile device

connector joins a cable to a port. A connector at one end of a cable attaches to a port on the computer or mobile device, and a connector at the other end of the cable attaches to a port on the peripheral device

USB port, short for universal serial bus port, can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector. Instead of connecting peripheral devices directly to ports on a mobile computer, some mobile users prefer the flexibility of port replicators or docking stations

Instead of connecting computers and mobile devices to peripheral devices with a cable, some peripheral devices use wireless communications technologies

·         WIFI

·         Bluetooth

·         NFC

PROTECTING HARDWARE

Hardware can fail for a variety of reasons: aging hardware; random events such as electrical power problems; and even errors in programs or apps

·         Undervoltage

·         Overvoltage or power surge

Surge protector, also called a surge suppressor - Uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow and minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer and other electronic equipment

HEALTH CONCERNS OF USING TECHNOLOGY

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) - a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) - An injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) - A technology-related health condition that affects eyesight

Ergonomics - An applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace

Technology addiction occurs when the technology consumes someone’s entire social life

MICROSOFT WORD
The Objectives At The End Of This Study Are:

• Knowing how to build a simple letter-based document that contains text elemen
• Build a simple letter-based document with existing editing elements in microsoft word 2010
• To build the merge mail perfectly and correctly

HOW TO PRINT CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE AND MAJOR MAIL MERGE TECHNICAL


This is how print certificates are very practical for you who want to print certificates in bulk.






1. OPEN MICROSOFT WORD


Open Microsoft Word and create the certificate templates you want to print. Here is the template for the certificate to be printed later.


The NAME and INTRODUCTION CARD sections are left blank as we will automatically associate names with Microsoft Excel.





2. OPEN MICROSOFT EXCEL


Open Microsoft Excel and 'copy' ready-made names and identification numbers. Then, Save.


The purpose of making this list is to make it a database of the certificate templates that have been created.


The font and size of the text if it does not change is okay, but get the setting in Word later yes.





3. START 'MAIL MERGE' IN MICROSOFT WORD


The backend is near the Microsoft Word file with the certificate template.


Select:


"MAILINGS",


"START MAIL MERGE",


Click "STEP-BY-STEP MAIL MERGE WIZARD"


Select "LETTERS"


Click "NEXT: STARTING DOCUMENT"





Select "USE THE CURRENT DOCUMENT"


Click "NEXT: SELECT RECIPIENTS"





4. Select the FAIL MICROSOFT EXCEL LIST


Next, we will connect the student name list in Microsoft Excel with the certificate template that was created in Microsoft Word.


Select "USE AN EXISTING LIST".


Press "BROWSE".


Select the Name List to print.


Click "OPEN".





Select the "SHEET" name created in Microsoft Excel.


Click "OK".





Will go out like this. Click "OK".






5. MERGE' DATA



Now, the list has been linked to this certificate template. Next, we will 'merge' the data in NAME and NO sections. CARD INTRODUCTION one by one.


Click "NEXT: WRITE YOUR LETTER"





'Select'Name word on certificate.


Click "MORE ITEMS".


Select NAME.


Click "INSERT".


Press "CLOSE".


Now, the data contained under the 'row' NAME in Microsoft Excel has been linked to this template.





Repeat the same steps for word NO. IDENTIFICATION CARD.


6. PREVIEW
Click "NEXT: PREVIEW YOUR LETTERS"



Click "NEXT: COMPLETE THE MERGE"


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7. PRINT
Now, all the data has been set in the template and is ready to be printed.
If you're sure, click "PRINT". If it's a taste, try printing on plain paper first.

If there are too many certificates to print, make it half-way. The fear of 'printer' is getting stuck later.