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Computing FundamentalsUnit 4- Computer Software
Hardware vs. Software
What is Hardware? Hardware is physical You can touch it
What is Software? Instructions to perform a task Program is another name
Both work together & interact
Hardware & Software Working
Together
2 Types of Software
Applications Helps you do a task
Systems OS & utility programs Manages computer resources
Application Software AKA Productivity Software Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoShop,
IE, etc.
Systems Software Manage resources, files OS Utilities
Antivirus Backup File management (more on next slide)
Utilities
Defragmentation Files are all over the place Defrag places parts of a file closer
together Disk Cleanup
Frees up disk space Disk Compression
Squeezes files on HD
Defrag, Cleanup & Compress
•My Computer•Right click C•Properties•Tools Tab
•Also under Accessories, System Tools
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A2.25- What is Software? A2.26- System Software A2.36- RS-Utility Programs A2.37- RS-Other Programs A2.38- Ex- Software Categories
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1. What two types of general software are there?
Application & Systems
2. Paint is an example of which kind of software?
Application
3. Backup software is which type? Systems, Utility
Operating Systems
Mac OS Apple OS X
DOS Disk Operating System IBM used it in 1981 from some
small company named Microsoft Ever heard of ‘em???
Operating Systems Windows
Multitasking
UNIX
Linux
NOS (Network Operating Systems) Novell Windows
User Interfaces What you see, how you interact with
computer
CLI Command Line Interface DOS
GUI Graphical User Interface Icons Windows, Mac
Start Up Process
Power On POST
Checks RAM, keyboard & drives BIOS searches for boot record
On ROM Boot record loaded in RAM Drivers loaded GUI loaded & displayed
Review
1. What’s another name for software?
Programs
2. What are the two basic types of software?
Application & System
3. What does CLI stand for & give an example of one.
Command line interface DOS
End of Day Two
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A2.25- What is Software? A2.26- System Software A2.36- RS-Utility Programs A2.37- RS-Other Programs A2.38- Ex- Software Categories
PLUS… A2.27- RS-Operating Systems A2.39- Software Compatibility A2.43- Software Development
Computing FundamentalsUnit 5- Essential Computer Skills
Window & Scroll Bar Window
Area used to display a program, data, or other info
Can be resized & moved
Scroll Bar Horizontal or
vertical bar Moves the frame
Icons & Pointer Icon
Small picture that represent a function
Pointer Shows position of
the mouse Arrow or I-beam
usually
Menu
Text interface with drop-down options
You click an option to perform a command
Taskbar Taskbar
At bottom Has Start, Open windows (tasks in
progress), clock
Quick Launch Icons Allows quick start to program
Notification Area Shows loaded programs running in the
background
Taskbar Moving You can
move, resize, or lock the taskbar
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A1.1- Operating System A1.2- Common Elements A1.3- Buttons & Icons A1.4- Ex- Buttons & Icons
The Recycle Bin Open Recycle
Bin Double-click
the icon Right-click,
open
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What is the area called near the clock? Notification area
What is the blue bar called at the top of a window? Title bar
Once you delete a file, you can not recover it. True or False? False, restore it in the recycle bin
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A1.5- Windows A1.6- Ex- Windows A1.7- Menus A1.8- Ex- Menus A1.9- Quiz
Take the quiz until you get an A A1.18- A1.22
Format a Floppy Disk 3.5”, 1.44MB Come already
formatted now
Erases data Quick Format
Startup disk
Files & Folders Folder holds files
Organize Files & Making Folders H: drive (New Folder & give it a name)
Rename & Delete Folders
•Rename the folder (3 ways) & delete the folder
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A3.1- A3.16- The Computer’s Filing System
Copy, Cut, Paste Files & Folders No two files in the same folder
can have the same name
Copy- Ctrl+C or right-click Cut- Ctrl+X, will copy item Paste- Ctrl+V
Selecting Multiple Adjacent Files
Click 1st
Hold Shift Click last one
Selecting Multiple Non-Adjacent Files
Click 1st
Ctrl Click each one
while holding control
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A3.23- A3.28 A3.29 Quiz
Take until you get an A
Switching Open Programs Only 1 is active
Title bar will be bright Others will be shaded
Alt-Tab
Freeware vs. Shareware Freeware
Free software to download
Owner has copyright
For personal use No rights for you
to distribute
Shareware Trial period Pay after that
Software Upgrading
Fixes for bugs (free) New versions w/ new features (pay) Look on manufacturer’s website
Or update automatically DON’T UPGRADE FIRST!
New Install Install or Setup file
May run automatically Register for tech support/upgrades Restart to recognize
Computing FundamentalsExtra Unit- Printers
Printers
Output device
Dot Matrix Inkjet Laser All-In-One Plotter
Printer Terms DPI
Dots per inch More you squeeze, better resolution 600 dpi – 1200 dpi
PPM Pages per minute
Ink Toner Parallel USB
Printers Dot Matrix
9/24 pins hammer an ink ribbon Continuous feed paper Not good for graphics Ink ribbon cheap
Printers Inkjet
Drops of ink through nozzles
Pages per minute Low cost printer Ink can be $$$
Laser Printer High quality Toner
Printers Plotter
Large prints
Choices?
Inkjet or Laser? Color or Black & White? How much do you print?
Occasional or everyday? Resolution, Photos? Speed Single or multifunction? Network or not?
Let’s look at inkjets… Lexmark Z2300
$34.99 22 ppm black 16 ppm color 1200 dpi USB Hold 100 sheets #14 & 15
cartridges
Epson WorkForce 30 $69.99 38 ppm black 20 ppm color 1440 dpi USB Holds 100 sheets 5 ink cartridges
2 black, c, m, y
Review
True-False. A printer is an output device.
What’s an advantage of using a dot matrix printer?
True-False. Inkjets produce high quality printouts.
What’s an advantage of using a laser printer?
What printer is used for blueprints?
Computing FundamentalsUnit 6- Using Technology to Solve Problems
Tech Today
Use Problem Solving to: Discover which tech to use to solve
problem Which tech would enhance your
task
Problem Solving Steps
1. Define the Problem What really is the problem?
2. Investigate & Analyze Collect the facts Why having problem?
3. Identify Possible Solutions What can be done differently? Added, deleted? Look for several solutions
Problem Solving Steps
4. Select & Implement a Solution More than one solution, test each Which is the best?
5. Evaluate Solutions Did it eliminate it?
Choosing the Right Software Software can be used for many
tasks What else can Word do other than
type papers?
General Use software Specialized Business software
Software Solutions
Word Processing Letters, Memos, Faxes, etc. Word, Works, Word Perfect, Open
Office
Spreadsheet Calculations, charts, graphs, filter
data Excel, Lotus 1-2-3
Software Solutions Database Software
Collection of info, customer list, inventory Access
Presentation Software Slides, handouts, effects PowerPoint, Corel Presentations
Software Solutions Graphics & Multimedia Software
Photos, Flyers, Newsletters, Video, Animation, Web Design
PhotoShop, Flash, Dreamweaver
Email Outlook, Eudora
Eudora one of the 1st email programs
Using Other Technologies to Solve Problems
Entertainment Banking Medical Dangerous Tasks Repetitious Tasks Schools
Computing FundamentalsUnit 7- Windows Operating System
Starting Windows Welcome Screen
Accounts Each with
their own settings
Different themes
Mouse Pointer & Shapes Pointer
I-Beam Working with text
Hourglass Wait
Arrow w/ Hourglass Wait, but you can
click other things
Circle & slash Can’t do that
Mouse Buttons Left Right Scroll
More Mouse Functions Dragging
Press, hold & move Click
Press left & release Double-Click
Press left twice & release Right-Click
Press & release right button Select
Point & click
Menus Shaded menus
Unavailable
Ellipses… Opens window with
more info (dialog)
Underlined Letters Alt + C
Shortcut keys Ctrl+O
Right arrow Sub-menu
Dialog Boxes Option
Buttons Command
buttons Radio
Check Boxes
Drop-down list
Text Boxes List Boxes
Message Box Start Run
Run dialog box Type your first name Click OK This is a message box
Managing Your Windows Rather than
Alt+Tab or Min/Max.
Right-click on Taskbar
Cascade Tile Horizontally Tile Vertically Show the
Desktop
Resetting the Computer
Warm Boot Restart with Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Cold Boot Powering it off with power button Wait 30 seconds before turning
back on
Shutting Down
Log Off Still has power Someone else can log on Switch User
Programs open & waiting for you
Turn Off or Shut Down Stand by- saves power but keeps
programs open Turn off Restart
