Technology In Action Chapter 1 1 Application Software Application vs. system software Productivity software Business software Graphics and multimedia software Educational and reference software Entertainment software NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 2 More Topics Communications software Help programs Acquiring software Installing and uninstalling software NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 3 Software A set of instructions that tell the computer what to do Types of software: –System –Application NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 4 Application vs. System Software System Software Coordinates instructions between applications and hardware Includes: –Operating system –Utility programs Application Software Programs used to complete tasks Includes: –Productivity –Business –Graphics/multimedia –Educational/reference –Entertainment –Communications NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 5 Productivity Software Word processing Spreadsheet Presentation Database NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 6 Software used to create and edit written documents Most widely used application program Features include: –Quick and easy editing –Variety of formatting options –Graphics –Templates Word Processing Software NEXT SLIDE Insert Graphics Sammy the Wonder Dog Create Tables Insert Excel Spreadsheets Use Templates Word Processor Features Click to view

Technology In Action Chapter 1 7 Charts FormulasFunctions Spreadsheet Software Calculations and numerical analysis software Uses include: –Budgets –Loan payments –Business finances LabelsValues Columns Rows Cell Range of cells Worksheet Spreadsheet Features Click to view NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 8 NEXT SLIDE Slide Show View Presentation Software Computer generated slide show software Text and graphics are entered on slides May be viewed with a monitor or video projector Background Bulleted Text Graphics Slide Title Speaker Notes Work Area Task Pane Slide/ Outline View Presentation Software Features Click to view

Technology In Action Chapter 1 9 Database Software Electronic filing system software Groups, sorts, and retrieves data Generates reports NEXT SLIDE Report Form Query Database Table RecordField Objects Database Software Features Click to view

Technology In Action Chapter 1 10 Productivity Software Tools NEXT SLIDE Wizards: –Step-by-step guide to complete a task –User responds to questions Templates: –Pre-designed forms included with software Macros: –Small programs that group a series of commands to run as a single command

Technology In Action Chapter 1 11 Integrated Software Applications vs. Software Suites Integrated Applications Single program that incorporates many software programs Complex features are not included Software Suite Collection of stand- alone software programs packaged together Word processor Database Spreadsheet Financial Encyclopedia Graphics Map NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 12 Financial and Business- Related Software Personal financial General business Specialized business NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 13 NEXT SLIDE Personal Financial Software Tax preparation Financial planning Accounting

Technology In Action Chapter 1 14 General Business Software Task-specific Used across a variety of industries Types include: –Business plans –Marketing plans –Project management –Mapping –Customer relationship NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 15 Specialized Business Software Software tailored to the needs of a particular company or industry Types include: –Project management –Unique accounting systems –Property management –Scheduling/dispatching NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 16 Graphics and Multimedia Software Software used to create and design documents, images, illustrations, and Web pages Graphics and Multimedia Software Desktop Publishing Software Image Editing Software Painting Software Drawing Software Communications Web Page Authoring Software Video-Editing Software

Technology In Action Chapter 1 17 Desktop Publishing Software Software used to arrange text and graphics for publications Features include: –Text formatting –File importing –Graphics tools –Web publishing NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 18 Image-Editing Software Also called photo-editing software Software used to edit photographs and other images Features include tools to enhance digital photographs Painting software: –Used to modify photographs with painting tools NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 19 Drawing Software Referred to as illustration software Used to create and edit: –Two-dimensional drawings –Technical diagrams –Animations –Geometric shapes NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 20 Computer-Aided Design Software Software used to create 3-D automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations Industrial use includes: –Architecture –Automotive –Aerospace –Medical engineering NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 21 Video-Editing Software Used to edit digital videos Features include: –Special effects –Transitions –Narration/voiceover –Overlays NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 22 Web Page Authoring Software Used to design Web pages Knowledge of HTML is not necessary Features include: –Wizards –Templates –Reference materials NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 23 Educational and Reference Software Educational Software Provides instruction or training Types include: –K-12 education –Typing –Languages –Cooking –Test preparation –Skills –Online learning Reference Software Sources of reference Types include: –Atlases –Dictionaries –Thesauri –Encyclopedias –Medical and legal references NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 24 Entertainment Software Computer games provide entertainment Categories include: –Action –Adventure –Driving –Puzzles –Role-playing –Card-playing –Sports –Simulation –Strategy Virtual reality programs provide realistic experiences Special equipment is required NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 25 Communications Software Using a computer and software to communicate to others Groupware: –Software used to connect people at different locations Videoconferencing: –Transmitting audio and video data over a network Telephony: –Transmitting telephone calls over the Internet –Known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 26 Getting Help with Software Programs used to provide help with using software Types of Help programs: –Frequently asked questions (FAQs) –Online help and support –ScreenTips –Ask a question box –Help menu NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 27 Buying Software Software may be purchased through: –Retail stores –Online –Computer shows –Catalogs Preinstalled software Student discounted software Freeware, shareware, and public domain software NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 28 Software Versions and System Requirements Software versions: –Numbers used to represent major and minor upgrades Major upgrade – Version 2.0 Minor upgrade – Version 2.1 System requirements: –Minimum standards for the operating system, RAM, and hard drive capacity Sample Minimum System Requirements IBM compatible PC with a 486 PC processor or better (Pentium® recommended) Microsoft Windows® MB RAM (16 MB recommended) Hard disk space (standard installation approx. 100 MB) CD-ROM drive (2x or better) Mouse or other pointing device NEXT SLIDE

Technology In Action Chapter 1 29 Installing/Uninstalling and Opening Software Installing software: –Installation wizard Automatic Control panel – Add/Remove Software –Full/custom installation Uninstalling software: –Software uninstall program –Control panel – Add/Remove Software –Do not delete Opening software: –Start menu –Quick launch toolbar –Desktop shortcut –My Computer/Windows Explorer NEXT SLIDE