Personal Computing Essentials
2nd Edition
Published on 16. December 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
166 pages
978-1-57576-345-3 (ISBN)
Description
For students in Microcomputer Applications, Introduction to Computer Applications, Computer Applications, Computer Concepts, Computers in Nursing, Computers in Education/Business, Computer Science, Nursing, Education, Communications/2-year and 4-year colleges and universities, and Continuing Education.
Essentials are hands-on tutorials with a project orientation designed to give students a thorough knowledge of software applications in 8-12 contact hours. Most Essentials are four color with oversized screen shots so students can follow along. Essentials are available for most Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 applications.
Essentials are hands-on tutorials with a project orientation designed to give students a thorough knowledge of software applications in 8-12 contact hours. Most Essentials are four color with oversized screen shots so students can follow along. Essentials are available for most Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 applications.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57576-345-3 (9781575763453)
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Content
Project 1: Getting Started with Personal Computer Hardware.
Identifying External Components of the System Unit. Identifying Internal Components of the System Unit. Identifying Input Devices. Identifying Output Devices. Identifying Storage Devices. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 2: Setting Up a Work Area.
Planning a Good Work Area. Unpacking the Computer. Attaching the Cables. Protecting Your Computer. Moving Your Computer. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 3: Starting the PC.
Turning On the Computer. Becoming Familiar with the Startup Routine. Solving Problems During Startup. Restarting the Computer. Shutting Down the Computer. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 4: Getting to Know Your Operating System.
Identifying Elements of Windows 95. Using a Mouse in Windows. Changing the System Date and Time. Changing the Appearance of the Desktop. Getting Help in Windows. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 5: Learning about PC Storage.
Identifying Types of Disks and Drives. Preparing Floppy Disks for Use. Viewing the Contents of a Disk or Folder. Working with Folders. Working with Files. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 6: Learning about PC Memory.
Identifying Different Types of Memory. Identifying Memory Requirements. Determining the Memory on Your Computer. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 7: Working with Windows Applications.
Using a Windows Application. Using Multiple Windows Applications. Using the Windows Clipboard. Printing a File. Creating a Program Shortcut. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 8: Getting Started with PC Applications.
Identifying Features of a Word Processing Application. Identifying Features of a Spreadsheet Application. Identifying Features of a Database Application. Identifying Features of a Graphics Application. Identifying Features of a Desktop Publishing Application. Identifying Features of a Communications Application. Identifying Other Types of Applications. Choosing Applications. Installing Software. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Identifying External Components of the System Unit. Identifying Internal Components of the System Unit. Identifying Input Devices. Identifying Output Devices. Identifying Storage Devices. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 2: Setting Up a Work Area.
Planning a Good Work Area. Unpacking the Computer. Attaching the Cables. Protecting Your Computer. Moving Your Computer. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 3: Starting the PC.
Turning On the Computer. Becoming Familiar with the Startup Routine. Solving Problems During Startup. Restarting the Computer. Shutting Down the Computer. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 4: Getting to Know Your Operating System.
Identifying Elements of Windows 95. Using a Mouse in Windows. Changing the System Date and Time. Changing the Appearance of the Desktop. Getting Help in Windows. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 5: Learning about PC Storage.
Identifying Types of Disks and Drives. Preparing Floppy Disks for Use. Viewing the Contents of a Disk or Folder. Working with Folders. Working with Files. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 6: Learning about PC Memory.
Identifying Different Types of Memory. Identifying Memory Requirements. Determining the Memory on Your Computer. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 7: Working with Windows Applications.
Using a Windows Application. Using Multiple Windows Applications. Using the Windows Clipboard. Printing a File. Creating a Program Shortcut. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.
Project 8: Getting Started with PC Applications.
Identifying Features of a Word Processing Application. Identifying Features of a Spreadsheet Application. Identifying Features of a Database Application. Identifying Features of a Graphics Application. Identifying Features of a Desktop Publishing Application. Identifying Features of a Communications Application. Identifying Other Types of Applications. Choosing Applications. Installing Software. Checking Your Skills. Applying Your Skills. On Your Own. Brief Cases.