Sample Technical Writing Mechanism Description

This Document is designed for entrepreneurs who want a portable computer, but students may also take interest, because some of their needs are similar to those of business people. Also, the purpose of the description is to inform the audience by providing a comprehensive informative document on how this particular mechanism works, and the description is also designed to provide information on its usefulness. Furthermore, business people will want to learn more about the mechanism, because they are interested in acquiring a laptop, or because they want to teach other employees more about the portable computer.

So, the audience will most likely use the description to learn more about laptops, and they should understand the description with ease because it is designed for a non technical audience. Nevertheless, this mechanical description might create misunderstandings with certain cultures, because some immigrants or foreign cultures may not be familiar with the English language. However, since the document will be used in an office setting located within the United States. The audience should be able to understand the English language.

Also, reading and understanding this document is the only task that is truly required for this particular audience. Furthermore, the description that I will write must state several main points to the audience. For example, the description must communicate the different features of the portable computer, and it must describe to the audience why these features are important. Also, they need to know the operating principals of the laptop, and they must be able to recognize the five main components of the portable computer in the description.

Finally, the mechanisms description will be presented to the audience on May, 7, 2010, and it will be delivered in a Non technical format. Introduction-General Description A laptop computer is a personal computer that is portable or easy to carry around, and is similar to a desktop computer because it incorporates all of the same elements. Laptops are designed for internet use, producing documents, graphic design, storing files, and communicating with others. The laptop originated in the military, but was not widely used like the desktop computer, because it was too small for personal use.

Also, it did not have ideal storage capacity. However, technological advancements have greatly improved a laptops storage capabilities. Making it a widely used instrument in the business industry and for scholars as well. Also, laptops are highly priced in comparison to desktop computers. Even so, there are some laptops that are priced much lower than desktop computers, but they are not equipped to store information like regular laptops. The laptop operates with the use of battery power, or can be plugged into an electrical outlet. It performs typed commands, and is used to communicate with others or to produce documents and designs.

Furthermore, laptops have internal software storage capabilities, and some laptops are enclosed for high performance gaming The laptop has several main parts, the monitor, keyboard, mouse, computer memory, hard disk, motherboard, and the central processing unit. Description of Parts and their Functions keyboard. The key board is a device that is used to input information, and it can be compared to a typewriter, because it has letter keys and symbols. Also, these keys transmit electrical signals, which register inside the keyboard’s circuitry. Mouse.

The Mouse is a plastic device that is used to point objects and to detect two dimensional motion. The mouse translates the motion of a person’s hand into the computer by using mechanical sensors. Monitor. The monitor is an output device that resembles a television screen. It transmits commands, and it displays commands in the form of text, images, or graphics. Memory. Memory is stored inside silicone chips built into the computer, and it is used to store large amounts of information, and to store temporary files or permanent files. Hard Disk. Hard disk is the part of the computer’s disk drive, which stores digitally encoded data.

Motherboard. Mother board is a socket on the side of the computer, which is used to install or connect additional components. Central processing Unit. Central processing unit is an electronic circuit that executes commands implied by computer program instructions. Operating Description and Conclusion A person operating a laptop can accomplish many different tasks, because its main function is to respond to commands that allow it to produce documents, retrieve information or communicate with others. Commands are typed into the keyboard, and are executed by the computer processor, these signals are then transmitted on the computer monitor.

In addition, a person can operate a mouse, and command the laptop to do certain tasks. For example, an individual can open and close files, or may also choose to design documents with the use of a mouse. The Laptop is very efficient because it can produce large projects. This makes it a very valuable tool for entrepreneurs, and the demand for portable computers has also grown in the past few years, because current laptops have greater storage capacity, and modern laptops can perform many of the same tasks as regular desktop computers.