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Chapter 1:
Recognizing Computers
Personal Computers
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Business Computers
Workstations, servers, mainframes, super computers
Standardization not personalization
Specially trained administrators and maintenance
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PERSONAL COMPUTERS (PCS)
Desktop
Laptop
Smartphone
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Tablet Computer
iPad
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BUSINESS COMPUTERS
Workstations
Require a lot of power for processing files
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Coordinate computers in a network
Web Server
Runs specialized software to support Web pages
File Server
Keep organization records
Manages database file 4
BUSINESS COMPUTERS
Mainframes
Information processing for large organizations
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Abilityto evaluate complex interactions quickly
Most expensive
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ELEMENTS OF A PERSONAL COMPUTER
User
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Storage devices
Input/output (I/O) devices
Software
Operating system (OS)
Applications
Power 6
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
CPU
Heart of a computer,
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therefore; it is sometimes named the brain of the
computer
Its speed measured by:
Word Size
Clock Speed
Memory 7
WORD SIZE
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More calculations per second
Requires optimized software
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CLOCK SPEED
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Processors perform actions with each pulse
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MEMORY AND STORAGE
Primary Storage
For data and instructions being processed
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MEMORY
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Capacity rated in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB)
Volatile
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SECONDARY STORAGE
Optical Media
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Recorded in small pits in a reflective surface
CDs, DVDs - discs
Flash Memory
No moving parts
USB ports, digital cameras
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INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES
Input
Transferringdata into computer
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Monitor, printer
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MEMORY MEASUREMENT
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TEXT AND NUMBERS
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Multiplier Size
Kilo 1,000
Mega 1,000,000
Giga 1,000,000,000
Tera 1,000,000,000,000
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Peta 1,000,000,000,000 ,000
PICTURES AND SOUND
Pictures
Patterns of dots
Sound
Analog
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Analog to Digital Converter assigns numbers to volume and
pitch
Converts sounds into series of numbers
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DATA FLOW AND BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A
COMPUTER
Step 1: Input
Userenters words, numbers, or commands via
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Step 3: Processing
Takesdata from RAM and processes according to a
program and entered commands
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DATA FLOW AND BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A
COMPUTER
Step 4: Primary Storage
Results stored in another location in RAM
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Step 6: Secondary Storage
Processed data written to hard disk, flash drive, or
optical disc
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SHARING
Resource sharing
Computers on a network share:
Software
Internet connections
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Sharing data
Network connections allow rapid data file movement
Sharing software
Software installed and maintained on a server
Easy to maintain
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SHARED PRINTERS SHOWN IN WINDOWS
VISTA
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Default
Printer
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INTERNET AND COMPUTING
CORE CERTIFICATION GLOBAL
STANDARD
IC3 GC3
Unit 1: Computing Fundamentals
Chapter 2:
Identifying Computer Components
and their Functions
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MONITORS
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Pixels determine resolution
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THE MOUSE
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Reads reflections of a beam of light
Wireless mouse
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MOUSE OPERATION
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List of things you can do or have done to that object
Single click with movement (drag)
Move, copy, or create a shortcut for that item
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THE KEYBOARD
Commonly used input device
Keystrokes converted to binary numbers
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CTRL, ALT, Shift
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OPTICAL DISCS
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BD-ROM (read only), BD-R (write once), BD-RE (rewritable)
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STORAGE CAPACITY AND USES OF OPTICAL
DISCS
CD
Oldest,most common optical disc
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17 gigabytes on double-sided DVD
Blu-ray
Newest technology
Holds up to 50 gigabytes
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FLASH MEMORY
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Cameras
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EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE
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PRINTERS
Dot-matrix
Impact printer used for duplicates
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Laser
Uses toner
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SPEAKERS AND MICROPHONES
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Voice recognition
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SPECIALIZED INPUT AND OUTPUT
DEVICES
Input Devices Output Devices
Game Projectors
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Graphics tablets
Bar code reader
RFID
Touch screen
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GAME CONTROLLERS
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Wireless controller
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DIGITAL CAMERAS: STILL AND VIDEO
Point-and-shoot cameras
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SCANNERS
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Flatbed scanner
Multifunction (all-in-one) device
Scanner, copier, fax, and/or printer
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GRAPHICS TABLET AND BAR CODE
READERS
Graphics tablet
Also known as a digitizing tablet
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Bar code reader
Narrow beam of light and a sensor
Sensor converts flicker reflection into binary numbers
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RFID AND TOUCH SCREENS
Touch screen
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Displays buttons, menus, pictures, or icons
Self Service checkout in large retail stores
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SENSORS AND PROBES
Sensor
Detectsthe status of something
Probe
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Sensors used to explore inaccessible places
Automobile exhaust pipes
Volcanoes
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REMOTE CONTROLS
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PROJECTORS
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PLOTTERS
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manufacturing companies
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VOICE SYNTHESIZERS AND ROBOTS
Voice Synthesizers
Computer communicates by producing
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Robots
Mechanical device programmed to
perform specialized functions
Used in manufacturing
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CONNECTING DEVICES TO COMPUTER
Universal Serial Bus USB
Wireless Devices
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UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS - USB
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Connectors Type A
Type A
Type B
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Type B
OTHER PORTS
Wireless
WiFi
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For digital video cameras
Faster than USB
SCSI
Used in network servers
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DEVICE DRIVERS
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Drivers available on the Web
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DEVICE MANAGER
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INTERNET AND COMPUTING
CORE CERTIFICATION GLOBAL
STANDARD
IC3 GC3
Unit 1: Computing Fundamentals
Chapter 3:
Evaluating, Purchasing, and
Maintaining Computer Equipment
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Windows/Processor (Intel or AMD)
Mac OS X/Intel Processor
Linux /Processor (Intel or AMD)
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CHOOSING A PLATFORM
Things to consider:
Software requirements
Backward compatibility
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Cost
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CHOOSING BETWEEN DESKTOP AND
PORTABLE COMPUTERS
Desktop computers
Cost less
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Take up less space
Higher cost
More likely to be stolen
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RELATIONSHIPS AMONG FACTORS
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Clock speed
Circuit
on a computer chip that emits pulses
Measured in hertz
Newer PCs-3 GHz (three billion cycles per second)
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MULTI-CORE COMPUTING
Multi-Core
Two or more processors
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EFFECTS OF RAM SPEED AND
CAPACITY
RAM
Measured by response time in nanoseconds (ns)
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If RAM is too slow,
May cause errors and malfunctions
If RAM capacity is too small
May cause computer to use virtual memory
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HARD DISK FACTORS
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Faster rotation = faster performance
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MONITORS AND VIDEO CARD FACTORS
Pixel
Pictureelement, point of light on the monitor
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Screen refreshes each pixel as needed
Passive-matrix
Scans a row or column of pixels at a time and refreshes pixels with
each scan
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IDENTIFYING VIDEO CARD FACTORS
CONNECTION SPEED FACTORS
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Common Network interface devices operate at 100+
megabits per second
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OPTICAL DATA STORAGE OPTIONS
Compact discs
700 MBs of data
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Up to 50 gigabytes of data
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Return policies
Performance/price ratio
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Organizational standards
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PROTECTING COMPUTERS FROM
THEFT
To protect computers from theft:
Use cables with locks
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Install tracking software
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FACTORS THAT DAMAGE COMPUTERS
Overheating
Humidity
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Electrical damage
Power surges
Power fluctuations
Voltage differences
Static electricity
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COMMON PROBLEMS
Printing problems
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Clogged jets or dirty rollers
Hard disk problems
Full disk, fragmentation, temporary files
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Windows 7s Disk
REDUCING FRAGMENTATION Defragmenter feature
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PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE
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Disk drives
Floppy, optical, and hard disk
Processor
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COMMON HARDWARE PROBLEMS
Nothing happens
High-pitched whine
Blank screen
Distorted images
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New peripheral device doesnt work
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STEPS TO RESOLVE A PROBLEM
3. Troubleshooting guide
4. Reproduce the problem
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5. Document the problem
6. Find qualified help
7. Provide specific info
8. Use a repair shop
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INTERNET AND COMPUTING
CORE CERTIFICATION IC3
UNIT 1: COMPUTING
FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 4:
Identifying Software and Hardware
Interaction and Types of Software
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Software communicates results
Software interacts and shares data
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DATA INPUT
Keyboard
Entering text and numbers
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Capture images
Microphone
Input voice commands
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SOFTWARE COMMANDS
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Voice commands
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SOFTWARE COMMUNICATES RESULTS
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CNC Computer Numeric Control
Instructions for automated machinery
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
SOFTWARE UPDATES
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Commonly known as:
Updates
Patches
Service packs
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UPGRADING SOFTWARE
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Normally less expensive than full versions
Check hardware requirements
Often requires newer, more powerful hardware
RAM, CPU, hard disk space, video card, etc.
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REASONS TO UPDATE AND UPGRADE
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Maintain compatibility
Utilize new hardware to its full potential
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METHODS OF STAYING UP-TO-DATE
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BASIC WORD PROCESSING CONCEPTS
1. Input is received
2. Stored in RAM
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Input graphics
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WORD PROCESSING DOCUMENTS
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Graphics
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SPREADSHEET CONCEPTS
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Layout
Columns Letters
Rows Numbers
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SPREADSHEET BASICS
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Predefined equations
Functions can be a formula or part of a formula
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SPREADSHEET PROCESSES
Variety of features
Charts pie, bar, scatter plot
What-If analysis
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Crunch values in equation to get desired results
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SPREADSHEET DOCUMENTS
Possible uses
P&L (profit & loss statement)
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Budget
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PRESENTATION SOFTWARE CONCEPTS
Visualaids
Graphics
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Titles
Bulleted lists
Animation
Holds audience attention
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PRESENTATION BASICS
Slides
Image composed of text, graphics, etc.
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Speaker notes
Displayed on screen
Student handouts
Printouts
Slide miniatures
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Slide notes
PRESENTATION DOCUMENTS
Possible uses
Educational presentation
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DATABASE CONCEPTS
Tables in
Database Access Field
Record
A collection of organized data
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environment
Inventory system
Point of sale
Tables
Fields
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Ask a question of the data
Forms input, edit, and view data
Reports view the data
On screen or printed
Database management system (DBMS)
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GRAPHIC AND MULTIMEDIA BASICS
Limited by hardware
CPU, RAM, hard drive, video card
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Download trial versions
Adobe 90-day trial
Avoid copyright infringement
Dont share your legal software
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GRAPHICS SOFTWARE CONCEPTS
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Able to manipulate pictures
Remove items, recolor hair, etc.
Adobe Photoshop Elements
ArcSoft PhotoStudio
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GRAPHIC FILE TYPES
Image types
.bmp Bitmap
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16 million colors maximum
.png Portable network graphics
Used with newer browsers and is replacing GIF files
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SOUND AND VIDEO FILE TYPES
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OTHER TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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Protects from advertising software
Spyware protection
Protects from secretly installed software that can take partial
control of computer or intercept messages or Internet interactions
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OTHER TYPES OF SOFTWARE
Accounting
Income tax
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Chat and IM
CAD
Web conferencing
Collaborative
Social networking
Electronic learning
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SOFTWARE PERFORMS SIMILAR
TASKS
Not apparent which software to use
Example: Table
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Word processing basic table of entries
Spreadsheet calculated values
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INTERNET AND
COMPUTING CORE
CERTIFICATION IC3
UNIT 1: COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 5:
Identifying Operating System Functions
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UNIX
Linux
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OPERATING SYSTEM VS. APPLICATION
PROGRAM
Operating system
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Uses operating system programs
Performs specific tasks
Write a document
Create a spreadsheet
Edit a photograph
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TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Symbian,most common
Windows Mobile, RIM Blackberry, iPhone OS
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ADDITIONAL OPERATING SYSTEMS
Embedded
Used in computer appliances and special-purpose
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Automobiles
Computer routers
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USING MULTIPLE OPERATING
SYSTEMS
Dual boot
Optionof different operating systems when power
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PCs
Windows and Linux
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CLI AND GUI
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Windows, Macintosh OS
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DOS example
CLI
Windows example
GUI
COMMON OS PROBLEMS
Corrupted Files
Noticeable slowdown
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Restore will help
Hard drive failing?
Restore will not help
Back up data soon!
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COMMON OS PROBLEMS
Security
Failure to install update
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smoothly together
Improper logon procedures
Inexact match of username and password
Capitalization and spaces
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WINDOWS UPDATES Specify day
and Time
of
Automatic
Updates
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FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROL PANEL
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Set up printers
Add users
Activate automatic updates
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WINDOWS 7 CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
BEFORE USING THE CONTROL PANEL
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CHANGING THE BACKGROUND
Change from this
Background
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COMPUTING CORE
CERTIFICATION IC 3
UNIT 1: COMPUTING
FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 6:
Using Windows 7
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Can be expanded to fill the screen
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ELEMENTS OF THE DESKTOP IN
WINDOWS
Desktop
Working area for applications
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System clock
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DESKTOP ICONS
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Computer
Icons can be added to desktop
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Windows
Computer icon Desktop Sidebar
Icon
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Launch
Taskbar
toolbar
Notificatio
Start n area
button
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DIALOG BOXES
Similarto a window
Cannot be minimized, maximized, or restored
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Windows
Sidebar that
WINDOWS SIDEBAR includes gadgets
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slideshow,
and news
headline box
are displayed
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WINDOW SIZING BUTTONS
Minimize
Remove window from screen without closing
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Use less than full screen
Exit
Removes window
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RESIZE, MOVE, AND SCROLL WINDOWS
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troubleshooting a system
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WAYS TO SHUTDOWN
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OTHER OPTIONS
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Monitor is turned off
Hard drive(s) are powered down
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USING THE START MENU
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All Programs command
Menu of installed programs
Right pane
Commonly used folders and Windows functions
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EXAMPLE OF A WINDOWS VISTA DESKTOP
AND THE START MENU
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STARTING A PROGRAM
Variety of ways
Under All Programs menu
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Quick Launch toolbar button
Special key on keyboard
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USING FOLDERS ON THE DESKTOP
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folders
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FOLDERS CREATED ON THE DESKTOP
Newly-
created
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Shortcut to
National
Archive Web
page
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SHORTCUTS
Link to an object
White square with black arrow
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the Start menu, etc.
Right-click
Rename, delete, or view properties of the shortcut
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MANAGING FILES
Windows Explorer
Filemanagement program
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Double-click
Computer icon on desktop
Start Computer
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IDENTIFYING FILE TYPES
Data files
Files created by application program
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Or associated with a default program
Some data files can be opened in different application programs
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Ctrlkey Select file, hold Ctrl, select several other
individual files
All non-adjacent files selected
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FILE PROPERTIES
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Attributes such as read-only
Folders same as above
Can share folder on a network
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SEARCHING FOR FILES
In Windows Explorer:
Folderspane top right is a Search box
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Filetype
Creation date
Part of a name
Specific location
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USING THE RECYCLE BIN
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Click Restore this item on Command bar
When certain that you will never need any of the
files
Click
Empty the Recycle Bin button
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RECYCLE BIN
Restore
this item
button
File
will be
selected
restored
to be
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MANAGING REMOVABLE MEDIA
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AVOIDING COMMON FILE PROBLEMS
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May be able to open the file in another program
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