Maran Illustrated Computers CIS 102 Chapter 5 Software Maran Illustrated Computers CIS 102

Contents Introduction to Software Word Processor Spreadsheet Database Application Suite Image Editor Web Design Software Game Software Voice Recognition Software

Introduction to Software S/W (software) Accomplish tasks Called applications or software CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 3 3

Purchase Software CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 4

Install Software Install s/w From DVD or CD CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 5 5

Software Updates Updates New Versions – mfg adds new features to existing s/w CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 6 6

Patch Updates Patches – minor corrections/improvements called also service pack CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 7 7

Bundled Software Bundled s/w Comes with new computer Generally word processing, spreadsheet & graphics pgm CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 8 8

Get Help Help desk Built into s/w Books (w/ detailed instructions) Mfg website Tech support call CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 9 9

Word Processor Word processing Ex. MS Word, Corel WordPerfect, Lotus WordPro (new product has just been released by IBM that is open source) CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 10 10

Documents Basics Documents include letters, reports, manuals, newsletters, brochures, webpages etc. CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 11 11

Editing Editing CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 12 12

Printing Printing CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 13 13

Formatting Formatting Easily changed appearance of text in doc. Fonts, columns, bulleted or numbered lists Overall appearance adjust margins, gutters, page numbers CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 14 14

Tables Tables Can enhance with borders, colors etc purpose CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 15 15

Images Images Enhance appearance of doc Draw attention to information CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 16 16

Mail Merge Mail merge CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 17 17

Spreadsheet Spreedsheets Microsoft Excel Corel Quattro Pro Lotus 1-2-3 CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 18 18

Manage Folders Manage finances Calculations Analyze data Present data attractively (graphs) Budgets, sales reports CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 19 19

Manage Data in a List Manage Data in a List Store large amt of information -mailing list - products Tool for organizing, managing, sorting, retrieving data For greater control over a list of data use a database CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 20 20

Editing Features, editing (add, delete, move, copy, change) can undo or cancel the change CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 21 21

Formatting Feature – Formatting Easily change design, size of data, add color & borders etc. CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 22 22

Formulas and Functions Feature – Formulas and Functions Provide powerful formulas Calculate and analyze data Ready-to-use formulas for specialized calculations Give examples: average, sum, amortization, depreciation etc CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 23 23

Charts Features – charts Create various charts and automatically updates CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 24 24

Database Database MS Access, Corel Paradox and filemaker Pro, FoxPro Used to organize, retrieve and display data Ie. Mailing list, payroll, college registration, store inventory CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 25 25

Table Database Basics – Table – collections of information on specific topic Record – collections of info about one person, place, product, thing Field – specific category of info in a table. Tables consist of records and Records consist of fields CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 26 26

Store Information Why use database? -store info and manage info on specific topic -add, update, delete, view, retrieve info CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 27 27

Find Information Find info – Query Instantly locate info of interest Adv feature queries: - find info to meet a criteria or condition CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 28 28

Analyze and Print Database – Analyze and Print info -Performs calculations on data/info -helps make accurate and informed decisions - Produces reports of results of analysis CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 29 29

Application Suite Application Suites -Buy a bundle contains multiply applications with common interface and compatibility MS office suite -Corel suite -Lotus suite (IBM) Open source (Open office) CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 30 30

Cost Advantages: Cost (cheaper to buy bundle than individual) Easy to use Share common design Common look/feel Created to work together One learn one next one easier CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 31 31

Disadvantage Disadvantage All pgms/applications in suite from one mfg May not get best application for needs May be missing features you need Evaluate pgms in application suite before purchase CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 32 32

Office Suites Types of Suites Office basic suites contain: WP, Spreadsheet, presentation pgm, & contact management Some suites have multiple versions which may also include: desktop publishing, database CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 33 33

Design Suites Design suite: Used to create, edit, web page publishing or desktop publishing Ex. MacroMedia Studio MX, Adobe Creative Suite CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 34 34

Digital Suites Digital Media Suite s/w create cd s/w edit photos, music, video Create own DVD movies Ex. Apple iLife, Roxio Easy Media Creator CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 35 35

Image Editor Image Editor Popular Google’s Picasa Corel’s Paint Shop Pro Adobe Photoshop Elements CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 36 36

Obtain Images Obtain Images: Transfer from digital camera Scanner to transfer image Obtain from Internet Purchase from computer store, Internet, and other sources CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 37 37

File Formats File Format: -image editors open, work w/ & save images -formats: JPEG, BMP, TIFF, & GIF JPEG – most common on web & format used in digital camera BMP simple image used on windows comp. TIFF commonly scanned and High-resolution, high-quality format GIF most often used for graphics on web pages because of small size CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 38 38

Painting Tools and Visual Effects Image Editor Features Painting Tools & Visual effects Create/edit images Visual effects to enhance shape, add shadow or combine different images CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 39 39

Photo Enhancements Photo Enhancement -increase brightness -remove red-eye -rotate image -crop, cut out area CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 40 40

File Organization File Organization: CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 41

Image Optimization for the Internet CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 42

Web Design Software CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 43

WYSIWYG CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 44

Work with Text and Images CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 45

Create Links and Buttons CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 46

Create Tables, Frames and Forms CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 47

Publish Web Pages CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 48

Shopping CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 49

Game Software CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 50

Purchase Games CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 51

Hardware Requirements CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 52

Internet and Network Games CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 53

Voice Recognition Software CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 54

Hands-Free Computer Use CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 55

Training and Proofreading CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 56

Speak Naturally CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 57