Computer Care Safety Computers Need Proper Care n

Computer Care & Safety

Computers Need Proper Care n Why? ¨ So they will continue to do the work they were designed to do. ¨ It minimizes breaking down.

WHAT CAN “YOU” DO? n n n Keep it clean. Keep it at room temperature. Don’t eat or drink near your computer. Never drop any part of your computer. Keep it dry.

What can YOU do? n n Do not bang or remove the keys. Do not put anything besides your disk into the disk drive. Do not unplug any computer cords. Wash your hands before using to avoid “sticky” keys.

What Can You Do? n n n Use a surge protector. Beware of opening up email attachments from people you don’t know. Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard.

What can YOU do? n n n Don’t use a computer during a storm. Install one program, then test it for use before installing something else. Don’t download anything from Internet sites.

WHY do computers need proper care? n So they will continue to do the work they were designed to do!!!!

Let’s See What You Remember

True OR False n Do not use the computer during a storm? n TRUE

True OR False n Spray your computer with household cleanser to keep it clean. n FALSE

True OR False n Spilling liquids on your computer won’t n. FALSE hurt it.

True OR False n Keeping your computer dustfree can help it n TRUE last longer.

True OR False n Your mouse should never need cleaning. n FALSE

True OR False n It won’t hurt to eat a peanut butter & jelly sandwich while using the computer. n FALSE

True OR False n Install one program, then test your n TRUE computer for problems before installing another computer.

True OR False n Downloading from Internet sites could expose your computer to dangerous viruses. n TRUE

True OR False n Surge protectors can help guard against lightening, but may not be complete protection. n TRUE

True OR False n You should remove the computer cover monthly to clean inside. n FALSE

True OR False n Opening an email attachment could download a virus into your n TRUE computer system.

True OR False n Canned air can be used to clean your computer keyboard. n TRUE