Task 3: Install and configure the printer
1. Check the box to make sure that all the required cables are there.
2. Remove all the packing meterials from the printer.
3. Make sure that where ever you put your printer that it will not cause over heating.
4. Then anstall the paper trays.
5. Install paper and read and follow the instruction manual.

• Once you have unpacked the computer and placed it in the correct place, you must connect it to the computer, network, or print server and plug it into an electrical outlet.

• First, connect the suitable data cable to the communication port on the back of the printer. If the printer has a USB, FireWire, or parallel port, connect the related cable to the printer port. Connect the other end of the data cable to the corresponding port, which is on the back of the computer.

• After the data cable has been properly connected, attach the power cable to the printer. Connect the other end of the power cable to an available electrical outlet.

Task 3: Install and configure the printer
1. Check the box to make sure that all the required cables are there.
2. Remove all the packing meterials from the printer.
3. Make sure that where ever you put your printer that it will not cause over heating.
4. Then anstall the paper trays.
5. Install paper and read and follow the instruction manual.

• Once you have unpacked the computer and placed it in the correct place, you must connect it to the computer, network, or print server and plug it into an electrical outlet.

• First, connect the suitable data cable to the communication port on the back of the printer. If the printer has a USB, FireWire, or parallel port, connect the related cable to the printer port. Connect the other end of the data cable to the corresponding port, which is on the back of the computer.

• After the data cable has been properly connected, attach the power cable to the printer. Connect the other end of the power cable to an available electrical outlet.

clcik here to see how to install a printer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konr1VFMfE4

Task 3: Install and configure a DVD rewriter

Step 1: Check your system requirements
When buying your drive check all of it to see if everything is in place you buy a drive, make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements, unless you're willing to accept performance that's slower than the drive's rated speed.

Step 2: Document cable connections
Make a note of your system's current cable connections before unplugging anything. Snapping a photo or two for reference is a good idea. You must make sure to document your PC's current IDE-cable connections. Power down your system and open the chassis. Most PCs can accommodate two optical drives on either of two ATA/IDE channels, one of the drives would act as master and the other as slave.

Step 3: Set drive jumpers
Resetting a drive's jumper is as easy as removing a plastic tab and sliding it onto a different set of posts. Before you set your new drive's master jumper, check the setting on the drive that's already in your system to see whether it's set to "cable select".

Step 4: Install the drive in a bay
Usually in most systems, you can slide your new drive through the front panel. Take a few moments to consider drive placement before installation. Moving the old drive down a bay may make it easier to attach the correct connectors to the two drives.

Step 5: Attach the interface cable
Attach the cable to both the master and slave drives on the same channel. The connector on the cable you use depends on your system and drive configuration. If you are using the master/slave configuration, it doesn't matter too much if the cable's centre or end connectors are connected to the master or slave drives.

Step 6: Attach the power cable
Power connectors are keyed to insert only one way. You must attach one of the power leads with the large white connectors to your drive. The four-pin connectors are keyed to allow insertion only in the correct orientation.

Step 7: Attach the audio cable
Many older systems require an audio cable to connect your optical drive's four-pin analogue output to an output on your sound card so that you can play audio CDs on your PC.

Step 8: Boot your system
After checking the cable connections, power up your system. To confirm that Windows recognizes the drive, go to My Computer and look for an icon for the new drive.

Step 9: Configure Windows' settings
Open the Device Manager to verify that Windows is set to use digital CD playback. Windows XP will probably set your drive to use digital CD playback as a default. To verify or change the setting, right-click My Computer, and select Properties > Hardware > Device Manager. Click the plus sign next to DVD/CD-ROM Drives, right-click the new drive, and choose Properties.

Step 10: Install software
Windows XP includes a "lite" version of Roxio's Easy CD Creator that makes it easy to write files to disc, but most drives provide one or more software titles with larger feature sets, such as Roxio's Easy CD & DVD Creator 6.0. To install your drive's software, insert the disc into any optical drive on your system.

here is a demonstration on how to install a dvd re writer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENos68lVWS0

Task 4: Written report

Mr Tchaikondi,
I have been undertaking some research on four different types on computer systems to find out which would be the mot suitable with the amount of money that I am given. Here are my findings:

Pavilion Slimline S3542 with 20" TFT

Price: £699

4GB memory!
ideal for viewing, playing games see it all on the big screen.

Features Include:
• AMD Phenom 9100E processor
• Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
• Dual DVD Re-Writer with LightScribe
• 500GB hard drive offers great storage capacity for all your files
• A 256MB nVidia GeForce 9300GE Graphics card play your games and see the action bright and clear
• A stunning 20" TFT, be picture perfect and ready for all the action.

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379

___________________________________

Dell Studio Hybrid 3047 / Topaz with 19" TFT

Price £499.99

* Intel Celeron 550 Processor
* (2GHz, 533MHz FSB, 1MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
* 2GB DDR2 667MHz memory
* 160GB hard drive
* Dual Layer DVD Rewriter
* 8-in-1 media card reader
* 4x USB connections
* 1x Firewire connection
* 10/100 Ethernet

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379

_____________________________________

Packard Bell iMax 3515 with 19" TFT

Price £549.99

* Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor
* (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 8MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
* 2GB Memory
* 320GB Hard Drive
* Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer
* 256MB nVidia GeForce 7050 Graphics
* 21-In-1 Card Reader
* 4 USB Connections
* 19" Widescreen TFT Monitor

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379

______________________________________

Philips HEPC9602 with 22" display

Price £899.99

* Intel® Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
* (2.4GHz, 1066MHZ FSB, 8MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
* 2GB DDR2 667MHz memory
* 500GB SATA hard drive (7200rpm)
* 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce 8400GS graphics
* Dual Layer DVD Rewriter
* Digital TV Tuner
* Built-in wireless (802.11b/g)
* Integrated 1.3 million pixel webcam

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379


If I am perfectly honest I would say that the Pavilion Slimline S3542 with 20" TFT and Dell Studio Hybrid 3047 / Topaz with 19" TFT is almost exactly the same but in my view id prefer to have the Pavilion as it has a 500GB hard drive where as Dell studio only has 160GB hard drive space.

Packard Bell iMax 3515 with 19" TFT and Philips HEPC9602 with 22" display are also very similar but are higher in price. Although Packard bell would be a lower in price, it hasn’t got as many features.

I think that if I am to go with the computer with the most functions and the cheapest then I would have to go for the Pavilion Slimline S3542 with 20" TFT as it has all the features and with the package including Microsoft office and virus protection the total cost would only add up to £779.04. Also you will have £1,720.96 left over.
The reason as I have chosen this computer is mainly down to the following features:

• AMD Phenom 9100E processor
• Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
• Dual DVD Re-Writer with LightScribe
• 500GB hard drive offers great storage capacity for all your files
• A 256MB nVidia GeForce 9300GE Graphics card play your games and see the action bright and clear

Task 4 part 1- 4 computer systems

HP Pavilion Slimline S3542 with 20" TFT

Price: £699

4GB memory!
ideal for viewing, playing games see it all on the big screen.

Features Include:
AMD Phenom 9100E processor 

Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium 

Dual DVD Re-Writer with LightScribe 

500GB hard drive offers great storage capacity for all your files 

A 256MB nVidia GeForce 9300GE Graphics card play your games and see the action bright and clear 


A stunning 20" TFT, be picture perfect and ready for all the action.

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379
_______________________________________

Dell Studio Hybrid 3047 / Topaz with 19" TFT

Price £499.99

* Intel Celeron 550 Processor
* (2GHz, 533MHz FSB, 1MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
* 2GB DDR2 667MHz memory
* 160GB hard drive
* Dual Layer DVD Rewriter
* 8-in-1 media card reader
* 4x USB connections
* 1x Firewire connection
* 10/100 Ethernet

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379

_____________________________________

Packard Bell iMax 3515 with 19" TFT

Price £549.99

* Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor
* (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 8MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista (R) Home Premium
* 2GB Memory
* 320GB Hard Drive
* Multi-Format Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer
* 256MB nVidia GeForce 7050 Graphics
* 21-In-1 Card Reader
* 4 USB Connections
* 19" Widescreen TFT Monitor

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379

______________________________________

Philips HEPC9602 with 22" display

Price £899.99

* Intel® Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
* (2.4GHz, 1066MHZ FSB, 8MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
* 2GB DDR2 667MHz memory
* 500GB SATA hard drive (7200rpm)
* 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce 8400GS graphics
* Dual Layer DVD Rewriter
* Digital TV Tuner
* Built-in wireless (802.11b/g)
* Integrated 1.3 million pixel webcam

Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

Suite Includes
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
• Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Office Word 2007

Price: £379

Task 1A

Virus Protection
With this task Shanur first clicked on the start menu then went on Symantec client security. After that he went on the Symantec virus and clicked on schedule scan and selected new schedule scan. Once he done that he then clicked on full scan and then pressed next. He then gave the scan a name then clicked next again. He selected a weekly check, which would occur on every Friday at 10am.

Install service pack 2 patches for Windows XP
This was easy to complete as all Shanur done was went to the Internet and typed in downloaded service pack 2, and he then opened the file and installed it using the wizard. he chose this software due to the fact it was simple and easy to use, also he was able to complete it in a short time.

Defragment hard drive
First of all Shanur went on the start menu and clicked on My Computer, he then clicked on to selected properties. On the tools tab, he then clicked on defragment now. the reason to gefragment is to create space in the file for you to be able to save more tings.

Drive formatting
This was simple to do as all Shanur had to do was go on format drive and then right clicked and select format.

Install and run firewall
Shanur found installing and running a firewall easy, as all he had to do was go the control panel. He then clicked on security centre and clicked on firewall and turned it ON.

Create folders
To do this Shaunr right clicked on the desktop and then clicked on folders then on new. Once he had done that he could make more folders inside of that one.

Copy and delete files
This was easy to do as all Shanur had to do was just right clicked on a file then went on copy or if he wanted to delete he would click on delete. If you wanted to name the file you have newly created all shanur had to do is right click on the name and change it.

task 1 C Utility Systems
Utility software, Description, Use and purpose

Printers and faxes
This shows all the printers and faxes installed into the computer. It also helps you install printers and fax machines. Let you know what is installed in your computer and to help you install printers and faxes.

System profilers
These give a thorough description about software installed, devices and hardware connected to the computer. Exports information as text format which uses this information to diagnose problems.

Drive format
This software wipes off all data that is on a hard drive. After this process it is tested to see if there are any scratches or whether it is damaged. If someone wanted so sell their computer they would format their hard drive to wipe off their data so others cannot upload old personal data.

Network connections
This software allows you to connect to other computers, internet and other networks. It allows you to interact with the internet and other networks. most of the time you must use an adapter to be able to connect to certain networks.

Accessibility options
Allows you to adjust the viewing, mobility and hearing settings for you comfort. To make it easier and more comfortable for you when using the computer.

Firewalls
Firewalls decide what can and can't pass through. it prevents unauthorized access passing into the compter that may cause danger or pick up personal information. it also prevents you from getting such things as viruses and going into blocked websites.

Game controllers
Add, remove and configure gaming controller hardware for example joy sticks. This setting lets you configure gaming controllers on your computer.

User accounts
Changes the settings and passwords of user accounts for people who share a computer. To create accounts and change settings for users if they wish for their account to be changed.

Virus scanners
These are computer software’s th.....at scans and examines the computer for viruses that can damage the computer. It is downloaded into the computer to prevent viruses from hacking into the computer and causing damage to it.

Display
This allows you to change the appearance of the computer for example colour, font size and background. Allows you to customize you computer to your satisfaction.

Task 2

Understanding computer systems

Virus Protection

I first clicked on the start menu then went on Symantec client security. After I went on the Symantec virus I clicked on schedule scans and selected new schedule scan. I clicked on full scan and then pressed next. I then gave the scan a name then again clicked next. I selected a weekly check, which would occur on every Friday at 10am. On the next window I saved the scan and I was done.

Firewall

I first went on the start menu and selected control panel. I then clicked on the security centre. Then I clicked on firewall then clicked on ON then I was done and my firewall was set.

operating systems

Windows vista
Windows vista is just one of the many operating systems created by Microsoft. When vista was first created it wasn’t initially known as Windows vista but it was called Longhorn. When this software first came out it was only available to computer hardware and software manufacturers, business customers and retail channels. But on January 30th 2007, Windows Vista was officially released worldwide. Vista has various different types of changes to any other windows which include things such as graphical user interface and visual style. It also has better searching features, multimedia creation tools like Windows DVD maker, audio, print and display sub systems. Vista intends to make the whole operating of a computer easier, by doing this they have included version 3.0 of the NEDT framework into the software. Windows Vista has many changes and new characteristics, including an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network, using peer-to-peer technology to simplify sharing files and digital media between computers and devices.


Macintosh
Mac OS (Macintosh) is an operating system that was created by Apple Inc. the Macintosh is known for the superb graphical user interface. Apple named the Macintosh ‘Mac OS’ at a later date but it was first brought out as unnamed system software in 1984. It was just referred to as the system software. Apple purposely played down any existence of the operating system at first so that it will make the machine look a bit more user friendly and to keep away from other operating systems such as MS-DOS, this was because it would give it a huge challenge in the selling market. The software was held in ROM were the updates that would be needed will happen through a floppy disk which Apple would provide. Apple introduced computers later with a PowerPC hardware, then the OS was upgraded to support this architecture due to the fact that The Mac OS was only compatible with Motorola 68000. Whereas Mac OS X is compatible with both PowerPC and Intel processors.
The Macintosh project started in the late 1970s with Jef Raskin, an Apple employee, who envisioned an easy-to-use, computer for the typical consumer. He wanted to name the computer after his favourite type of apple, the McIntosh, but the name had to be changed for legal reasons. In September 1979, Raskin was authorized to start hiring for the project, and he began to look for an engineer who could put together a prototype. Bill Atkinson, a member of Apple's Lisa team introduced him to Burrell Smith, a service technician who had been hired earlier that year. Over the years, Raskin assembled a large development team that designed and built the original Macintosh hardware and software; besides Raskin, Atkinson and Smith, the team included Chris Espinosa, Joanna Hoffman, George Crow, Bruce Horn, Jerry Manock, Susan Kare, Andy Hertzfeld, and Daniel Kottke.

Assignment 2.1 B

Computer viruses are small software programs that are made to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation. A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer, use your e-mail program to spread itself to other computers, or even erase everything on your hard disk. Viruses are most easily spread by attachments in e-mail messages or instant messaging messages. That is why it is essential that you never open e-mail attachments unless you know whom it's from and you are expecting it. Viruses can be disguised as attachments of funny images, greeting cards, or audio and video files.

· Virus protection is a software that blocks out viruses to protect your computer. If you use this software the your computer would have many pluses to it. For example it would make the speed of your computer much quicker.

· It is important that you undertake a full system scan weekly to enable you to get the best outcome. Doing this weekly check will swipe out any viruses that somehow got through and will swipe it out.

· Defragment of hard drive is very good in ways that you will not get your work mixed up. Defragment cleans up your work, this will clear up such things like if your work was all mixed up it would divide them into different sections to make it clear and easy.

· When you create a file it makes life much easier in terms of saving work and placing software’s in the right places. Rather then having it spread all over the place, saving it in certain files makes it easy to find and it looks well presented, it also makes you feel and look organized.

· When you copy and delete files it helps with your computer in terms of speed and space. When deleting documents it enables you with extra space on your computer, when copying it benefits yourself as you will always have a back up copy of what ever you are doing.

· When you install a firewall it benefits everyone, you would be able to block the ones who go on websites that are not ones that you should go on, using these websites could easily cause you to pick up viruses. By using firewall you can block these sites being used therefore keeps your computer running well.

· Drive formatting can be very useful for many reasons. By installing this software you can get rid of viruses, also you can do such things like clean up your hard drive. 1

Functions of the system unit component

Shanur Ali

Functions of the system unit components

· The processer is sometimes known as the ‘CPU’ or the central processing unit. It is the base of the computer as this is where everything processes through. The processer is a very important chip, it also has the power-management features that expand battery life. Processor registers are at the top of the memory hierarchy, and provide the fastest way for a CPU to access data.

· The motherboard is the circuit board of the computer. The CPU, RAM, hard drive, optical drives and disk drives are plugged into the interfaces on the motherboard. If you wanted to you could easily build in a video interface and sound card. A motherboard can come in many configurations to fit different needs and budgets. It comes with lots of interfaces for needed components. The BIOS chip is there to set to control setup of the motherboard.

· The BIOS is placed in a ROM chip that would usually come with the computer. Sometimes this is also known as a ROM BIOS. It ensures that the BIOS will be available at all times and will not be able to get damaged by any disk failures. Also it can make the computer be able to boot itself up if it fails. The term ‘shadowing’ is used when computer manufacturers design systems so that BIOS is copied from ROM to RAM every time the computer is booted.

· The power supply is also known as power supply unit or PSU, it is the component that has to supply power to the computer. Computers such as laptops can be plugged into any sort of sockets. The power supply would pull out the amount of electricity needed and would convert the AC to DC current. Not all power supplies have the power to control such things as a computer, due to this it does not take up too much voltage.

· The heat sink is a component which is like air conditioning where it is designed to keep the temperature low in an electronic device. In these modern days all CPUs need to have a heat sink to prevent such things as the system blowing up and some could also have to have a fan. If a heat sink doesn’t have a fan it is called a passive heat sink where as if it does have a fan it is called an active heat sink. They are usually made out of alloy and also have fins on them.

· A graphic card is a hardware that is already installed inside a computer that is there to render the image on the computers monitor or on the display screen. Graphic cards can have many different types of features but they can also be very expensive pending on what kind you decide to buy.

· Plotter paper is a certain kind of paper that is only used on plotter machines. The plotter machines are printing devices that are only used with computers that are able to print vector type graphics. So that they can create their blueprints, architects or people like building designers use this plotter. Also they can be used alongside software programs like AutoCAD and other kind of drawing programs.

· The internal memory command is software that would allow the ROI of a number of different regions of arrays to be stored inside. The command of the internal memory is very powerful and dangerous, this is because each array that is extra needs to have more virtual memory. This means that the total demands of the virtual memory will grow and grow and could reach its final limit. But there would be no need to worry as if this was to happen then a warning would appear on the screen.

· The scanner allows you to be able to capture documents that are already printed on a piece of paper, they would then be turned into a online format or a digital one that is able to be viewed on the computer. After this you can edit anything from it and then use it or add it for print publishing or even online purposes.

· A parallel interface is for connecting an external device like things like printers and photocopiers. Most computers that you will come across would have at least one serial port and a parallel port.