HARDWARE AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE REVIEW
To Buy Hardware and System and Application Software as a Student at UWSP
HARDWARE
FOR YOUR HOME
To
buy hardware at good prices through the UW System contact:
http://www.uwsp.edu/it/resnet/discounted_comp.htm
SOFTWARE FOR YOUR HOME COMPUTER
To buy Office 2000 or Office XP, Windows 98, XP or 2000 and Others at great prices through the UW System contract with Microsoft. Here is the purchase site. FAQ at
http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/wisc/UW_StevensPoint/st_help_faq.html
I.
Introduction to Computers
l Define the term computer and discuss the four basic computer operations: input, processing, output, and storage
l Define data and information
l When purchasing, know the principal components of the computer and their price.
l Describe the use and handling of floppy disks and hard disks, CD-ROM, DVD
l Discuss computer software and explain the difference between system software and application software rentals ( ie. Productivity as WP, DB, Presentation software)
l Describe several types of personal computer application software
l Discuss computer communications channels and equipment and the History of the Internet and World Wide Web
l Explain how to purchase, install, and maintain a personal computer ****Optional
Considerations When Buying a Computer and Software
| Hardware/Software | Buying a Computer | Computer Setup | Maintenance |
| Basic computer operations: input, processing, output, storage | Applications | Read Manual | Notebook |
| Data/Information | Research | Work area | Power Off |
| Principal Components | Free Software | Bookshelves | Clean area |
| Floppy Disks, Hard Drives | Where? | Paperwork | Backup Files |
| System Software and Application Software | Used? | Serial Numbers | Virus Software |
| Application Software | Worksheet | Registration | Defragmentation |
| World Wide Web | Hidden costs | Insurance | Diagnostic Tools |
| Price | CopyWrite | ||
| ISP | |||
| Compatibility | |||
| Service | |||
| Credit Card | |||
| Size |
II. Windows 98 Operations (Software)
Students should know the Microsoft Windows 98 graphical user interface and the Microsoft Office 2000 applications. Students should know how to start Windows 98, the components of the desktop, and the six mouse operations. They should be able to open, close, move, resize, minimize, maximize, and scroll a window. Windows Explorer should be used to select and copy a group of files, display the contents of a folder, create a folder, expand and collapse a folder, and rename and delete a file and a folder. Students should know how to obtain help about using Microsoft Windows 98 and how to shut down Windows 98. Students should know brief explanations of the Microsoft Office 2000 applications and examples of how these applications interact with the Internet, World Wide Web, and intranets.Windows 98 and Office 2000 Information
Windows 98 Vocabulary and Reference
Students will know the material when they can:
l Describe the Microsoft Windows 98 user interface
l Identify the objects on the Microsoft Windows 98 desktop
l Perform the basic mouse operations: point, click, right-click, double-click, drag, and right-drag
l Open, minimize, maximize, restore, scroll, and close a window
l Move and resize a window on the desktop
l Understand keyboard shortcut notation
l Identify the three desktop views: Classic style, Web style, and Custom style
l Launch and quit an application program
l Identify the elements of the Exploring – My Computer window
l Create, expand, and collapse a folder
l Select and copy one file or a group of files
l Rename and delete a folder or file
l Use Windows 98 Help and Web Help
l Quit Windows Explorer and shut down Windows 98
l Identify each application in Microsoft Office 2000
l Define World Wide Web, intranet, and Internet
l Explain how each Microsoft Office 2000 application uses the Internet
l Understand the Microsoft Office 2000 Help system
Basics of Windows 98 Operation
| List and Icon View | Launch a Program with the Start Menu |
| Open and Close Windows | Maximize and Minimize a Window |
| Launch and use Windows Help | Move an Object by Dragging |
| Create and Name Folders | Open a Window by Double Clicking |
| Delete a File or Folder | Point and Click |
| Display Contents of a Folder | Quit a Program |
| Resize a Window | Select a group of Files |
| Right Click | Shut down Windows 98 |
| Scroll a Window | Start Windows Explorer |
| Task Bar | Plus and Minus |
| Copy Files and groups of files | Name a File |