Review Applying Computer Basics 2010 2006 SouthWestern Cengage

Review: Applying Computer Basics © 2010, 2006 South-Western, Cengage Learning

Types of Computer Software Ø Operating system (OS) o Controls communication with hardware o Controls interaction with user Ø Application o Generally installed on a local computer Ø Online app o Runs over the Internet inside a web browser Slide 2

Windows User Interface Slide 3

Mousing Around • Left-click to select something • Double-click to open an application, a file, or an image • Click and drag objects around the screen • Right-click to open pop-up menus Lesson 2 Slide 4

Shut Down Menu Options Ø Keeps your information in memory while allowing another user to log in Ø Allows you to log off the system without shutting down the computer Ø Locks your computer to keep your information safe while you are away. Lesson 2 Slide 5

Shut Down Menu Options Ø Shuts down completely and then restarts. Ø Puts your computer to “sleep” Ø Stores information and shuts down the computer Ø Completely turns off the computer Lesson 2 Slide 6

Application Window: Powerpoint Lesson 3 Slide 7

Moving Through Open Windows Ø Choose the application from the taskbar Ø Press ALT+TAB to scroll through open applications Ø Use the Show Desktop feature by clicking its icon Ø Scroll by holding down the Windows key+TAB Lesson 3 Slide 8

Mouse and Pen Pointer Shapes • Arrow pointer shows where mouse is located • Vertical bar appears in areas where user can enter words or numbers or select text • Busy or spinning pointer indicates that the user should wait • Two-sided arrow indicates a resizing handle or window border Lesson 3 Slide 9

Mouse and Pen Pointer Shapes • Move or four-sided arrow indicates an object can be moved • Pointing hand appears when user points to a hyperlink • Pen appears when using handwriting recognition Lesson 3 Slide 10

Microsoft Word Ø Home tab groups on ribbon: Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, Styles, Editing Lesson 4 Slide 11

Quick Formatting Ø Click Change Styles more arrow o And choose Style Set o Or choose Colors Ø Select text o And click Styles more arrow o Or click B to bold o Or click I to italicize Lesson 4 Slide 12

Review Question 1. Which mouse cursor indicates an object can be moved? a. b. c. d. a A A a Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue Slide 13

ANSWER 1. Which mouse cursor indicates an object can be moved? a. b. c. d. a A A a Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue 14 Slide

Review Question 2. Which task is not controlled by the OS? a. b. c. d. Choosing a printer Finding files or applications Keying text into a document Entering a login name and password Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue 15 Slide

ANSWER 2. Which task is not controlled by the OS? a. b. c. d. Choosing a printer Finding files or applications Keying text into a document Entering a login name and password Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue 16 Slide

Review Question 3. The Restore button a. b. c. d. Sends the window to the taskbar Makes the window fill the entire screen Returns a window to its previous size Hides an application window Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue 17 Slide

ANSWER 3. The Restore button a. b. c. d. Sends the window to the taskbar Makes the window fill the entire screen Returns a window to its previous size Hides an application window Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue 18 Slide

Review Question 4. Which of the following is not a group on the Home tab of the Word Ribbon? a. b. c. d. Font Paragraph Page Layout Editing Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue 19 Slide

ANSWER 4. Which of the following is not a group on the Home tab of the Word Ribbon? a. b. c. d. Font Paragraph Page Layout Editing Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue Slide 20

Review Question 5. Which of the following is part of the Windows GUI? a. b. c. d. Taskbar Mouse wheel Left click Ribbon Read the question and decide which answer you think is correct. Click the mouse to see the correct answer. Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue Slide 21

ANSWER 5. Which of the following is part of the Windows GUI? a. b. c. d. Taskbar Mouse wheel Left click Ribbon Click the mouse or tap the RIGHT ARROW key to continue Slide 22