Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Computing Concepts Getting Started

by Grauer, Robert; Hogan, Lynn

• ISBN13: 9780132350563
• ISBN10: 0132350564
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2007-08-02
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

The Exploring series helps students master theHow and Whyof performing tasks in Office to gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems. Exploring titles featurePerfect pageswhere every step of every hands-on exercise as well as every end-of-chapter problem begins on a new page and has its own screen shot to make it easier to follow. Each chapter contains Hands-on Exercises, Capstone Exercises, and Mini-Cases for practicing and reviewing skills acquired. Ideal for students and individuals seeking a comprehensive introduction to computer concepts for Microsoft Office 2007.

Table of Contents

Computing Concepts

Objectives Case Study: Peaches 'n Cream Orchard

Computer Shopping

Understanding Computer Componenets and Computer Types

Select an Operating System

Select a Processor

Select Random Access Memory

Select a Hard Drive

Choose Between a Laptop and Desktop

Computer Acquiring a Computer Purchace from a Local Computer

Store or Retail Outlet

Purchase from an Online Retailer

Purchase from an Auction Web Site

Purchase a New or Refurbished Computer

Computer Networking and Security Evaluating

Security Software

Use Antivirus

Software Use Antispyware

Software Use a Firewall

Protect Against

Phishing Attacks

Understanding Home Networking

Identify Networking Hardware and Software

Understand Bluetooth Technology

Accessing the Internet Connect with Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

Connect with Cable Connect with Satellite

Internal Computer Storage

Understanding Bits and Bytes

Identifyuing Character Coding

Understand the ASCII Character Set

Understand Unicode

Input, Output, and Storage Devices

Identifying Input Devices

Use a Keyboard

Use a Mouse

Identify Other Input Devices

Identifying Output Devices

Use a Monitor

Use a Printer

Identifying Storage Devices

Use a Hard Disk

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