1. Discovering Computers 2008 Fundamentals Fourth Edition Chapter 3 Application Software

2. Chapter 3 Objectives Identify the categories of application software Explain how to work with application software Identify the key features of widely used business programs Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia programs Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and educational programs Identify the types of application software used in communications Describe the function of several utility programs Next Describe Web-based software and the learning aids available for application software

3. Application Software What is application software?  Programs designed to make users more productive p. 100 Fig. 3-1 Next

4. Application Software How is software distributed? p. 101  Packaged software, mass-produced  Custom software, performs functions specific to a business or industry  Web-based software, hosted by a Web site  Open source software, provided for use, modification, and redistribution  Shareware, copyrighted software that is distributed free for trial period  Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost  Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright restrictions Next

5. Application Software What is system software? p. 101 Fig. 3-2 Next  Programs that control the operations of the computer  Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware

6. Application Software How do you start an application? p. 102 - 103 Fig. 3-3 Start buttonAll Programs Application  From the desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, and click the name of the application  The program’s instructions load into memory Next

7. Application Software What is a window? p. 102 - 103 Fig. 3-3 Menu Bar  A rectangular area of the screen that displays data and information Next

8. Application Software What is a dialog box? p. 102 - 103 Fig. 3-3 Next  A window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response

9. Business Software What is business software? p. 104 Fig. 3-4 Next  Software that assists people in becoming more effective and efficient

10. Business Software What is word processing software? p. 105 Fig. 3-5  Allows users to create and manipulate text and graphics  Clip art is a collection of images that you can insert in documents Next Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Word Processing Software below Chapter 3

11. Business Software What is a font? p. 106 Fig. 3-6 Next  A name assigned to a specific design of characters  Font size specifies the size of the characters in a particular font in points (a single point is about 1/72 of an inch in height)  Font style adds emphasis to a font such as bold, italic, and underline

12. = SUM (C12:Y12) Business Software p. 107 - 108 = A1+B2 (*C12)= D1+E2 (*F12) What is spreadsheet software? Next  Organizes data  Performs calculations and recalculates when data changes  Charting capabilities Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Spreadsheet Software below Chapter 3

13. Business Software How is a spreadsheet organized? p. 107 Fig. 3-7 Next  Columns identified by letters  Rows identified by numbers  A cell is the intersection of a column and row

14. Business Software What is a function? p. 107 Next  A predefined formula that performs common calculations =B10+B11+B12+B13+B14+B15 =SUM(B10:B15)

15. Business Software What is charting? p. 108 Fig. 3-8 Next  Allows you to display spreadsheet data in graphical form

16. Business Software What is database software? p. 108 Allows you to create, access, and manage data Add, change, delete, sort, and retrieve data Next

17. Business Software What are the parts of a database? p. 108 Fig. 3-9 Next  A table contains records  A record is a row in a table that contains information about a given person, product, object, or event  A field is a column in a table that contains a specific category of data within a record

18. Business Software How do you extract information from a database? p. 109 Can be sent as a report to the printer Run queries to retrieve data Next

19. Business Software What is presentation graphics software? p. 109 Fig. 3-10 Next  Used to create visual aids for presentations  A presentation is sometimes called a slide show Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Presentation Graphics Software below Chapter 3

20. Business Software What is note taking software? p. 110 Fig. 3-11 Next  Enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on the page  Notes are organized like a notebook

21. Business Software What is Personal Information Manager software? p. 110 Next  Allows PDA users to help users organize personal information  Calendar, address book, notepad, and synchronization with desktop computer  In addition to PIM software, a huge variety of business software is available for PDAs

22. Create documents and worksheets Manage databases and lists Create slide showsTake notes Business Software What can you do with PDA business software? p. 110 Next Manage budgets and finances View and edit photographs Read electronic books Plan travel routes Compose and read e-mail messages Send instant messages Browse the Web

23. Business Software What is a software suite? p. 110 A collection of individual applications sold as a single package Two major advantages: lower costease of use Next

24. Business Software What is project management software? p. 111 Fig. 3-12  Allows you to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the events, resources, and costs of a project Next

25. Business Software What is accounting software? p. 111 Fig. 3-13 Next  Helps companies record and report their financial transactions

26. Business Software What is document management software? p. 111 Fig. 3-14 Next  Provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user

27. Business Software What is enterprise computing software? p. 112 Next  A large organization requires special computing solutions because of its size and large geographical distribution  Each functional unit has specialized software requirements Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Enterprise Computing Software below Chapter 3

28. Graphics and Multimedia Software What are some popular graphics and multimedia software products? p. 112 Fig. 3-15 Next

29. Graphics and Multimedia Software What is computer-aided design (CAD)? p. 113 Fig. 3-16 Next  Software that allows you to create engineering, architectural, and scientific designs

30. Graphics and Multimedia Software What is desktop publishing (DTP) software? p. 113 Fig. 3-17 Next  Enables you to design and produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors

31. Graphics and Multimedia Software What is paint/image editing software? p. 113 Fig. 3-18 Next  Used to create and modify graphical images  Sometimes called illustration software

32. Graphics and Multimedia Software What is video and audio editing software? p. 114 Fig. 3-19 Next  Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a video, called a clip  Audio editing software allows you to modify audio clips

33. Graphics and Multimedia Software What is multimedia authoring software? p. 114 Fig. 3-20 Next  Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application

34. Graphics and Multimedia Software p. 114 animation graphical images audio video organize manage maintain Web pages and/or Web sites Next  Allows users of all skill levels to create Web pages  Some application software programs include Web page authoring programs What is Web page authoring software?

35. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use What software products are available for home, personal, and educational use? p. 115 - 119 Figs. 3-23–3-30 Next Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click Legal Software, Personal DTP Software, and Entertainment Software below Chapter 3

36. Application Software for Communications What software facilitates communication? p. 120 Fig. 3-32 Next Internet Telephony Blogging Instant messaging Newsgroups / Message Board FTP Video conferencing Chat rooms Web browsers E-mail

37. Popular Utility Programs What are some widely used stand-alone utility programs? p. 121 Fig. 3-33 Next Antivirus Program Personal Firewall Spyware Remover Internet Filters File Manager File Compression Backup Media Player CD/DVD Burning PC Maintenance

38. Web-Based Software What is a Web application? p. 122 Fig. 3-34 Next  A software application that obtains information from the Web  Some Web applications store your data and information at their site  Some are free

39. Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Online Help? p. 123 Fig. 3-35 Next  Electronic equivalent of a user manual

40. Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Web-based Help? p. 123 Next  A Web site linked from Online Help  Provides updates and more resources to respond to technical issues about a program  Some Web sites contain chat rooms where a user can talk directly with a technical support person

41.  Self-directed, self-paced instruction on a topic on the Web Learning Aids and Support Tools for Application Software What is Web-based training (WBT)? p. 123 Fig. 3-36 Next Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 3, Click Web Link from left navigation, then click E-Learning below Chapter 3

42. Summary of Application Software Application software Business software Graphics and multimedia software Software for home, personal, and educational use Software for communications Web-based software Chapter 3 Complete Widely-used utility programs Learning aids for application software