computer software form 1. learning area introduction to computer software operating system (os)...
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
FORM 1
Learning Area
Introduction to computer software Operating System (OS) Application Software Word Processing Software Presentation Software
1.0 Introduction to computer software
1.1 Definition Software is a program which consists
of a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific operation.
1.2 Usage of software
performing computation communication with other software human interaction
1.3 Types of Software
Operating System e.g-Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS and Mac OS.
Utility Program e.g-file compression (zip program) and antivirus programs
Application Software e.g-Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook Express and Internet Explorer.
2.0 Operating System
2.1 Definition An operating system is a set of
programs that coordinates all the activities among the computer hardware devices. In most cases, the operating system is installed and resides on the computer’s hard disk.
However, on handheld computers and many mobile devices such as PDAs and smart phones, the operating system may reside on a ROM chip.
The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the platform.
Difference
Microsoft Windows XP
-Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Disk Operating System(DOS)
-used a command line interface
Starting the computer
Shutting down the computer
2.2 OS Interface Environment
‘ user-friendly’ interact with
menus and visual images such as buttons and
icons.
2.3 File Management
Create Folder Right click – press New – choose
folder
or
Rename folder Right click on the folder– press
Rename – write the file name
Move Files
3.0 Application Software
Programs designed to make users more productive
What is application software?
Application Software
How is software distributed?
Packaged software, mass-produced Custom software, performs functions specific to a
business or industry Open source software, provided for use,
modification, and redistribution Shareware, distributed free for trial period Freeware, copyrighted software provided at no cost Public-domain software, freeware with no copyright
restrictions
Application Software What is system software?
Programs that control the operations of the computer
Serves as the interface between the user, the application software, and the computer’s hardware
Application Software How do you start an application?
Start button All 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
Application Software What is a window?
Menu Bar
A rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data, and/or information
Application Software What is a dialog box?
A special window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response
TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
DEFINITION OF APPLICATION SOFTWAREApplication software is a computer program or a suite of
computer programs that performs a particular function for the user.
Application software includes all programs that perform specific tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, e-mail and Web browsingA software application that enables a user to display and interact with text, images, and other information typically located on a web page at a website on the World Wide Web.
TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
COMMON TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Word ProcessingWord Processing an office application that enables user to create, edit, format and print textual document.
SpreadsheetA program that processes information in the form of tables. Tables cells can hold values or mathematical formula.
PresentationAn application software that allows a user to create visual aid for presentation to communicate ideas, messages and other information to a group.
4.0 WORD PROCESSING
A word processing program is an office application that enables users to create, edit, format and print textual documents. It also offers commands that enables users to format a document so that they can create an attractive appearance.
USAGES OF WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE
A word processing software (word processor) allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics. It provides the ability to create, check spelling, edit and format a document on the screen before printing it to paper.A word processing software can be used to produce documents such as letters, memos, reports, fax cover sheets, mailing labels, newsletters, and web pages. Examples of word processing software are Microsoft Word, StarOffice Writer, TextMaker and Corel WordPerfect.Some features of word processing include the capability of:
creating and editing documentdefining the size of paper on which to print and specifying the marginchanging the shape and size of charactersorganising texts in newsletter-style columnsincorporating many types of graphical imagestyping words in a paragraph continually without processing the ENTER key at
the end of each line reviewing the spelling of a document (spelling checker)inserting header and footer in a documentdrawing tables of any size or shape
Starting word processing software
BASED ON WORD PROCESSING MODULE
5.0 Presentation Software
5.1 Concept of Multimedia
“Multimedia” comes from the word “multi” and “media”.“Multi” means various. “Media” refers to any hardware or software used for communicating.
Steps in Multimedia Development
Usage of presentation software
usage of text, audio, graphic, video and animation are all involved in describing media.
So, multimedia is the presentation of information by using a combination of text, audio, graphic, video and animation.
Starting Presentation Software Click Start, All Programs and Microsoft
Office. Choose Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003. .
Toolbars
Standard bar
Formating bar
Drawing bar
Slide Layout
Slide Design
Task Pane bar
Creating Presentation
Create a blank slide presentation
Click ‘Format’ on the Menu bar, then select ‘Slide layout’ as shown below
Editing Presentation
Insert WordArt On the drawing toolbar, click WordArt Select any ‘WordArt’ style. The WordArt Gallery dialog box appears. When Edit WordArt Text dialog box appears, type the word Myself and click OK as shown below.
Insert Picture Click Insert on the Menu bar, then select Picture from Clipart or Files where your pictures are saved