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Computer Literacy Basics

by: AMBROSE / BERGERUD / BUSCHE / ET AL

Computer Literacy Basics

by: AMBROSE / BERGERUD / BUSCHE / ET AL

ISBN 13:
9780619243821
ISBN 10:
0619243821
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 02/24/2005
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

This Certiport-approved courseware from our BASICS series provides complete coverage of topics of the new 2005 Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC[superscript 3]). All objectives from the three modules are presented to provide preparation for the IC[superscript 3] exams. This text is appropriate for any computer literacy course as well as those courses preparing students for IC[superscript 3] certification. Book jacket.

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Preface

viii

Start-Up Checklist

MODULE 1 Computing Fundamentals

Introducing Computers

(16)

What Makes a Computer a Computer

(1)

How Computers Are Used Today

(2)

Types of Computers

(3)

Computer Systems

(2)

Computer Networks

(2)

Summary

(5)

Computer Hardware

(24)

System Components

(4)

Types of Computer Memory

(2)

Input Devices

(7)

Output Devices

(3)

Storage Devices

(3)

Summary

(5)

Maintaining and Protecting Hardware

(14)

Evaluating Hardware Components and Upgrades

(2)

Connecting Devices to the Computer

(3)

Routine Maintenance

(1)

Troubleshooting

(1)

Protecting Computer Systems from Theft and Damage

(2)

Summary

(4)

Computer Software

(16)

Hardware vs. Software

(2)

Types of Software

(4)

Microcomputer Operating Systems

(2)

User Interfaces

(3)

Summary

(4)

Essential Computer Skills

(20)

Starting and Shutting Down the Computer

(1)

Working with Storage Media

(1)

Opening and Closing a Window

(3)

Working with Files and Folders

(4)

Starting and Exiting a Program

(3)

Installing New Software

(2)

Summary

(5)

Using Technology to Solve Problems

(16)

Problem Solving

(2)

Steps in the Problem-Solving Process

(1)

Technological Tools Can Help Solve Problems

(10)

Summary

106

(3)

The Windows Operating System

109

(28)

The Windows World

110

(1)

Windows Updates

110

(1)

Starting Windows

111

(4)

Moving Around the Desktop

115

(3)

Identifying the Parts of a Window

118

(7)

Navigating Through Windows

125

(3)

The Windows Help Feature

128

(2)

Shutting Down Windows

130

(2)

Summary

132

(5)

Changing Settings and Customizing the Desktop

137

(20)

The Control Panel

137

(3)

Changing Control Panel Settings

140

(2)

The Desktop

142

(1)

Customizing the Desktop

142

(6)

Using Shortcuts

148

(4)

Summary

152

(5)

Using Windows Explorer

157

(20)

The Explorer Window

158

(4)

Setting Explorer Options

162

(4)

Viewing the Contents of a Drive or Folder

166

(1)

Displaying File Properties

167

(2)

Finding Files and Folders

169

(2)

Summary

171

(6)

File Management with Windows Explorer

177

(26)

Creating Folders

177

(2)

Naming Folders and Files

179

(4)

Selecting Files

183

(1)

Copying, Moving, and Deleting Files

184

(4)

Managing a Hard Drive

188

(5)

Summary

193

(4)

Module Review

197

(6)

MODULE 2 Key Applications

Using Microsoft Office 2003

203

(22)

Starting an Office 2003 Application

204

(1)

Navigating the Windows Application Screens

205

(2)

Understanding the Information in the Application Window

207

(2)

Customizing the Document Window

209

(1)

Opening, Saving, and Printing Documents

210

(6)

Closing Documents and Applications

216

(1)

Getting Help

216

(3)

Summary

219

(6)

Word Essentials

225

(16)

Creating a New Document

225

(2)

Entering Text in a Document

227

(3)

Selecting Text

230

(1)

Displaying Nonprinting Characters

231

(1)

Changing Views

232

(1)

Using the Track Changes and Comments Features

233

(3)

Summary

236

(5)

Editing and Formatting Documents

241

(30)

Deleting and Inserting Characters

242

(1)

Undo, Redo, and Repeat

243

(1)

Copying and Moving Text

244

(3)

Inserting Special Text: Date, Time, and Special Characters

247

(2)

Using Find and Replace

249

(1)

Formatting Text

250

(8)

Using Format Painter

258

(1)

Using the Document Statistics Tools

259

(1)

Checking Spelling and Grammar

259

(2)

Formatting a Document for Printing

261

(3)

Summary

264

(7)

Working with Tables

271

(20)

Creating a Table

271

(1)

Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns

272

(2)

Formatting Tables

274

(4)

Inserting and Editing Text in a Table

278

(3)

Modifying the Table Structure

281

(1)

Sorting Data in a Table

282

(2)

Converting Text to a Table and a Table to Text

284

(2)

Summary

286

(5)

Enhancing Documents

291

(28)

Using Columns, Borders, and Shading

292

(3)

Page Numbers, Headers, and Footers

295

(1)

Footnotes and Endnotes

296

(2)

Inserting Graphics

298

(7)

Using Drawing Tools

305

(3)

Templates and Styles

308

(3)

Enhancing Your Document with Text Tools

311

(2)

Summary

313

(6)

Excel Essentials

319

(22)

Identifying the Parts of the Excel Screen

319

(2)

Navigating Through a Worksheet

321

(4)

Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns

325

(2)

Changing Column Width and Row Height

327

(1)

Working with Data in Worksheet Cells

328

(3)

Formatting the Contents of a Cell

331

(3)

The Undo and Redo Features

334

(1)

Summary

335

(6)

Organizing Worksheets

341

(22)

Merging Cells

341

(2)

Entering Data with the AutoFill Command

343

(2)

Applying AutoFormats

345

(1)

Creating Multiple Worksheets

346

(1)

Sorting Data

347

(2)

Printing a Worksheet

349

(9)

Summary

358

(5)

Creating Formulas and Charting Data

363

(26)

Formulas

363

(6)

Relative and Absolute Cell References

369

(1)

Using AutoSum

370

(1)

Function Formulas

371

(5)

Create a Chart

376

(3)

Edit Chart Data

379

(1)

Editing Chart Formats and Options

380

(2)

Interpreting Worksheet and Chart Data

382

(1)

Summary

383

(6)

PowerPoint Essentials

389

(20)

Opening and Saving an Existing Presentation

389

(1)

Identifying the Parts of the PowerPoint Screen

390

(1)

Navigating Through a Presentation

391

(2)

Changing the Slide View

393

(1)

Creating a New Presentation

394

(1)

Applying a Design Template

395

(3)

Adding, Deleting, and Duplicating Slides

398

(4)

Previewing a Presentation

402

(2)

Summary

404

(5)

Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Effects

409

(22)

Adding Information to a Slide

409

(2)

Formatting Text

411

(2)

Inserting Graphics

413

(3)

Changing Slide Layout

416

(3)

Transitions

419

(2)

Changing the Order of Slides in a Presentation

421

(1)

Printing Handouts and Speaker Notes

422

(2)

Summary

424

(7)

Access Essentials

431

(24)

Identifying the Parts of the Access Screen

431

(5)

Creating a Database Table

436

(4)

Modifying a Database Table

440

(5)

Editing Database Records

445

(2)

Adding and Deleting Records

447

(2)

Summary

449

(6)

Managing and Reporting Database Information

455

Changing the Datasheet Layout

455

(2)

Creating a Form

457

(3)

Sorting Data in Datasheet View

460

(1)

Finding and Replacing Data

461

(4)

Creating Queries and Reports

465

(5)

Mailing Labels

470

(3)

Summary

473

(6)

Module Review

479

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