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Vocabulary for Summer 2017 computer class

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computer   a device that can process and save information  
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hardware   physical parts of a computer  
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system unit   box that contains the computer's processor and memory (brain of the computer)  
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monitor   contains the screen for the computer  
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keyboard   used to type letters and numbers and to give the computer instructions  
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mouse   used to point at, select, and open items on the screen  
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pointer (cursor)   symbol on the screen that shows where the mouse is pointing  
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desktop computer   computer that sits on a desk or table and must be plugged in for power  
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laptop   small portable computer with monitor and keyboard attached  
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touchpad   used on a laptop instead of a mouse, to control the computer  
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touchscreen   touch or tap this screen to click or draw on it  
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tablet   a one-unit computer that is flat and has a touchscreen  
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printer   output device that can produce hard copies of documents or pictures  
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scanner   input device that takes photos of documents and stores them in digital form  
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smartphone   cell phone with a built-in computer  
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software   instructions that tell the computer what to do (also called program or application)  
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hard drive   long-term memory for the computer (can be internal or external)  
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cd/dvd drive   used to play cds (music) or dvds (movies)  
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audio ports   used to plug in headphones and microphones  
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usb ports   square hole for hardware to plug into the computer (printers, flash drives, cameras, etc.)  
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