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Introduction to computers
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Page 1 Contents
~ What is a computer?
~ Hardware
~ Inside the computer
~ Specifications
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Page 3 Contents
~ What is Windows?
~ The Mouse
~ The Window |
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Page 4 Contents
~ Files & Filing
~ Saving
~ Printing Documents
~ Creating a Folder
~ Renaming a Folder
~ Deleting Files & Folders
~ Help
~ When it all goes wrong
~ Closing Down
~ Exercises
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~ Application Software ~ Operating Software
Examples of application software are…
| Type |
Used for… |
Examples |
| Word processor |
Writing Books
Letters
Newsletters
Cards, |
WordPad (Built into Windows) Microsoft Word
Lotus WordPro
Word Perfect |
| Spreadsheet |
Manipulating figures Accounts |
Microsoft Excel
Lotus 123
Quattro Pro |
| Database |
Keeping and querying information |
Microsoft Access
Lotus Approach
Filemaker Pro |
| Internet |
Browsing the Internet |
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5
Netscape Navigator
Opera |
| Pictures |
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Paintshop Pro |
| Games |
Games |
Too many to even begin. |
| Suites |
Manufactures have put together sets of software at
a discounted price. They also try to ensure the programs
work well together, or integrate.
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Microsoft Office (various types)
Open Office
Lotus SmartSuite
Microsoft Works |
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There are many thousands of programs, the ones mentioned
above are examples. They are NOT a recommendation,
however they are the programs you will see advertised
in bundles with computers.
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When buying software check the program’s requirements,
e.g. operating system, RAM, any special details. When buying
either hardware or software, price is not everything. Consider
what support is available as well. Talk to people who have
experience of the system you are considering.
Operating Software – (makes the hardware
work)
The are 2 choices – Windows PC or Apple Mac
The hardware you buy determines the operation system
Windows PCs
PCs require Windows – now running Windows XP
PCs can run a system called Linux but you need to know
what you are doing.
Apples Mac
Apples run a system called OSX 10.3.
Do not rule out the Apple Mac – it is an excellent
home computer at a good price. There is plenty of software
for them although most has to be bought by mail order
as there tends to be little on display (PC World does
a few)
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