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Tables of Contents for Learning Computer Concepts
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
i
What This Book Contains
How This Book Helps You
What's on the CD
How to Use the CD
Beyond the Book: Current Events Projects and Activities on the Web
Defining a Computer
1
18
What is a Computer?
How a Computer Works
Hardware Defined
What Makes a Computer Different
Types of Computers
Buying a Computer
Key Companies in the Computer Industry
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
The System Configuration
19
14
What is a Processor?
Memory
Other System Unit Components
Upgrading a Computer
Getting System Information
Who's Who of Computer Executives
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Entering Data
33
13
Using Your Keyboard
Using a Mouse
Using Other Input Devices
Using a Scanner
Digital and Video Cameras
Voice Recognition
Customizing Your Mouse
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Output: Viewing, Printing, Music, and Modems
46
14
Making Sense of Monitors
Printing
Playing Sounds and Music
Modems: Connecting to the Internet
Printing Tips
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Storing Data
60
15
Defining Hard Drives
Using Your Floppy Drive
More Storage
Other Storage Options
Optimizing Your Drives
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Operating Systems
75
20
What is an Operating System?
DOS and Windows
Other Operating Systems
Working with Windows
Using Windows Applications
Customizing Windows
Best Free Stuff Online
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Word Processing
95
20
What is Word Processing?
Word Processing Programs
Typing and Editing Text
Formatting Text
Formatting Paragraphs
Formatting Pages
Handling Word Processing Documents
Special Features
Create Your Own Stationery
Hunting Easter Eggs
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Spreadsheets
115
16
What is a Spreadsheet?
Spreadsheet Programs
Entering Data
Creating Formulas
Making the Worksheet Look Nice
Creating Charts
Using a Worksheet as a Database
Handling Spreadsheet Documents
Other Financial Programs
Calculate Auto Payments
Digital Money
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Database
131
19
What is a Database?
Setting Up a Database
Entering Data
Updating Data
Viewing the Data
Querying the Database
Creating Reports
Programming Features
Handling Database Files
Keeping Track of a Collection
Junk Collecting
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
The Internet
150
What is the Internet?
Getting Connected
Browsing Web Pages
Searching the Internet
E-mail and Other Communications
Creating a List of Favorite Sites
Expressing Emotions in E-mail
Summary
End of Chapter Questions
Index