By Bradley Scott Melis
My Computer Literacy
1. Understand Word Basics 2. Use AutoText3. View a Document4. Set Margins and Specify page orientation 5. Insert page breaks6. Create sections7. Insert a cover page8. Select Printing Options9. Customize Word10. Check spelling and grammer
Microsoft Word
Computer Fundamentals Input Processing Output Storage
Types of Computers Computers for individuals Computers for Organizations
How the Internet Works Interoperability= The ability to work with a computer even if it is a different brand or model.
Exploring Internet Services E-mail Instant Messaging Internet Relay Chat File Transfer Protocol Usenet: Joining Online Discussions
CAYF Ch 1 & 2Computer s and You/The World Wide Web
• 1. Define Worksheets and workbooks• 2. Use spreadsheets across disciplines • 3. Plan for good workbook and worksheet design• 4. Enter and edit data in cells• 5. Display Cell formulas• 6. Insert and Delete rows and columns • 7. Format worksheets• 8. Manage cell comments• 9. Identify Excel window components • 10. Select page setup options and printing
Microsoft Excel
Moving Data: Bandwidth and Modems Bandwidth=Refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted through a given communications
channel. Modems= Communication devices used to transmit data over telephone lines.
Wired and Wireless Transmission Media Twisted Pair Coaxial Cable Fiber Optic Cable Infrared Radio Microwaves
Wired and Wireless Applications Internet Telephony Faxing Satellite Radio, GPS Text, Picture, and Video Messaging
The Operating System Starting the Computer Managing applications Providing the User interface
System Utilities Backup Software Antivirus Software Managing Files Troubleshooting
CAYF Ch 3 & 4Communication/System Software
1. Identify PowerPoint user interface elements 2. Open and Save a slideshow3. Get Help4. Create a storyboard5. Use slide layouts6. Apply Themes7. Add a table8. Insert clip art9. Use transitions and animations 10. Print with PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
General-Purpose Applications Personal Productivity Programs Multimedia and Graphics Software Home and Educational Programs
System Requirements and Software System Upgrades Distribution and Documentation
Managing Application Software Installing Applications Launching Applications Choosing Options
Inside the System Unit Motherboard Power supply Cooling Fan Internal Speaker Drive bays
The Motherboard The motherboard contains the computer’s CPU
Outside of the Box The front panel Connectors and Ports
CAYF Ch 5 & 6Application Software/System Unit
Input Devices Keyboard The Mouse and Other pointing devices Speech and Voice Recognition Scanners
Output Devices Monitors Printers Speakers Projectors
Storage Memory Versus Storage Hard Drive Disks Floppy and Disk Drives
Network Fundamental s Network= A group of two or more computer systems liked together. LAN WAN Communication Devices (Computers, Modems, etc…)
CAYF Ch 7 & 8Input, Output, Storage/Networks
Local Area Networks (LANs) Two or more computers that communicate with each other and with peripheral
devices. Peer-to-Peer Networks Client/Server Networks LAN Topologies LAN Protocols
Wide Area Networks (WANs) WANs are similar to long distance telephone systems Point of Presence Backbones WAN Protocols WAN Applications
CH 8 Networks Cont…
Privacy in Cyberspace Collection of information without consent is one of the major problems in
cyberspace Technology and Anonymity Protection
Computer Crime and Cybercrime Types of Cybercrime
Identity Theft Computer Viruses Rouge Programs
Security UPS Controlling Access Firewalls
The Encryption Debate Encryption= coding or scrambling process that renders a message
unreadable by anyone except the intended recipient. Public Key Encryption
CAYF Ch 9Privacy, Crime, and Security
Open a fileSave a filePrint a documentSelect text to editInsert textMove and copy textUse language toolsCopy formats with the format painter Apply font attriubutes
Microsoft Office 2007
I have very much enjoyed taking this class and enhancing my computer literacy.
The things I have learned so far will sincerely help me in my future career and throughout the following years of my College education.
Thank you!
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