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

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

3. Introduction to Software
S/W (software) Accomplish tasks
Called applications or software
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4. Purchase Software
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5. Install Software Install s/w From DVD or CD
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6. Software Updates Updates
New Versions – mfg adds new features to existing s/w
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7. Patch
Updates
Patches – minor corrections/improvements called also service pack
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8. Bundled Software Bundled s/w Comes with new computer
Generally word processing, spreadsheet & graphics pgm
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9. Get Help Help desk Built into s/w Books (w/ detailed instructions)
Mfg website
Tech support call
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10. Word Processor Word processing
Ex. MS Word, Corel WordPerfect, Lotus WordPro (new product has just been released by IBM that is open source)
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11. Documents
Basics
Documents include letters, reports, manuals, newsletters, brochures, webpages etc.
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12. Editing
Editing
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13. Printing
Printing
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14. Formatting Formatting Easily changed appearance of text in doc.
Fonts, columns, bulleted or numbered lists
Overall appearance adjust margins, gutters, page numbers
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15. Tables Tables Can enhance with borders, colors etc purpose
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16. Images Images Enhance appearance of doc Draw attention to information
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17. Mail Merge
Mail merge
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18. Spreadsheet Spreedsheets Microsoft Excel Corel Quattro Pro Lotus 1-2-3
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19. Manage Folders Manage finances Calculations Analyze data
Present data attractively (graphs)
Budgets, sales reports
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20. 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
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21. Editing
Features,
editing (add, delete, move, copy, change) can undo or cancel the change
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22. Formatting Feature – Formatting
Easily change design, size of data, add color & borders etc.
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23. 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
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24. Charts Features – charts
Create various charts and automatically updates
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25. 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
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26. 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
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27. Store Information Why use database?
-store info and manage info on specific topic
-add, update, delete, view, retrieve info
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28. Find Information Find info – Query Instantly locate info of interest
Adv feature queries:
- find info to meet a criteria or condition
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29. 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
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30. 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)
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31. 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
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32. 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
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33. 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
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34. Design Suites Design suite:
Used to create, edit, web page publishing or desktop publishing
Ex. MacroMedia Studio MX, Adobe Creative Suite
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35. 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
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36. Image Editor Image Editor Popular Google’s Picasa
Corel’s Paint Shop Pro
Adobe Photoshop Elements
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37. Obtain Images Obtain Images: Transfer from digital camera
Scanner to transfer image
Obtain from Internet
Purchase from computer store, Internet, and other sources
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38. 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
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39. 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
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40. Photo Enhancements Photo Enhancement -increase brightness
-remove red-eye
-rotate image
-crop, cut out area
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41. File Organization File Organization: CIS 102 - Chapter 5 Software 41

42. Image Optimization for the Internet
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43. Web Design Software
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44. WYSIWYG
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45. Work with Text and Images
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46. Create Links and Buttons
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47. Create Tables, Frames and Forms
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48. Publish Web Pages
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49. Shopping
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50. Game Software
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51. Purchase Games
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52. Hardware Requirements
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53. Internet and Network Games
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54. Voice Recognition Software
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55. Hands-Free Computer Use
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56. Training and Proofreading
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57. Speak Naturally
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