Computer Skills For Preparatory Programs. Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play

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1 Computer Skills For Preparatory Programs Chapter 4 Application Software: Programs That Let You Work and Play 1

2 Software Software: A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. Two main types of software System software Application software 2

3 System Software vs. Application Software System Software Helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between software and hardware Includes Operating system Utility programs Application Software Programs used to complete tasks. Includes Productivity software Specialty software Entertainment software Educational and reference software Personal software

4 Application Software Productivity Application Software Media Home/Entertainment Business 4

5 1. Productivity Software Productivity Software : Programs that enable you to perform tasks required in home, school, and business Word processing programs 1.2. Spreadsheet programs 1.3. Presentation programs 1.4. Database programs 1.5. Note Taking Software 1.6. Personal information manager programs 5

6 1.1. Word Processing Software Used to create and edit documents Features include: Quick and easy editing Formatting options Search-and-replace Translation. Examples Microsoft Word 6

7 1.2. Spreadsheet Software Used to perform calculations and numerical analyses. Basic element in spreadsheet program is worksheet. Work sheet: a grid that consisting of columns & rows. Columns & rows form individual boxes called cells. 7

8 Features include: Worksheets with cells. Text, values, formulas, and functions. Automatic recalculation. Graphs and charts. Examples Microsoft Excel. 8

9 1.3. Presentation Software Used to create dynamic slide shows. Features include: Templates and layouts Animation : control how and when text and other objects enter and exit each slide. Transitions: add different effects as you move from one slide to the next during the presentation. Examples Microsoft PowerPoint 9

10 1.4. Database Software Allows to store and organize data and it s basically Used as a complex electronic filing system that can be used to track invoices, and personnel information. Features include: Ability to group, sort, and filter data and generate reports Organized into fields, records, and tables Examples Microsoft Access

11 Database Software (conti) Traditional databases are organized into fields, records, and tables. Field: is a data category such as First Name. Record: is a collection of related fields. Table: groups related records together. 11

12 1.5. Note Taking Software Programs are available to help students take notes during lectures and organize and maintain their lecture notes. Examples: - Microsoft OneNote 12

13 1.6. Personal Information Manager Software [PIM] Used to replace the management tools found on a traditional desk Features include: Calendar, address book, notepad, to-do list Some contain management features Examples Microsoft Outlook

14 Productivity Software Tools Wizards Step-by-step guides that help you complete a task Templates Predesigned forms included with software Macros Small programs that group a series of commands to run as a single command. are best used to automate a routine task or a complex series of commands that must be run frequently. 14

15 Media Software 2. Multimedia Software Image Editing software Audio Editing software Video Editing software Media Management software 15

16 2.1. Digital Image Editing Software Used to edit photographs and other images Include tools for basic modifications to digital images such as: Remove red-eye Modify contrast Fix scratches Examples: Adobe Photoshop

17 2.2. Digital Audio Software Used to edit audio files in formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, and AIFF, Most popular format: MP3: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 is a type of audio Compression format Features include: recording, editing, adding special effects, and format conversion Example: Open Source Audacity 17

18 2.3. Digital Video Editing Software Used to create and edit video files. Buy the application that supports your file format Many portable devices (ipod touch) play MP4 format ( it compresses video file) 18

19 Video File Format: Flash Video ( FLV for Youtube) MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 MP4. AVI. WMV. MOV. Examples Microsoft Movie Maker 19

20 2.4. Media Management Software Software to organize media files Sort, filter, and search by artist, album, or category Examples Windows Media Player Manage tracks and generate playlists Burn songs to CDs and print liner notes

21 Online Photo Management Web-based sites allow easy management and sharing of digital photos Allow creation of photo albums Offer professional printing services Examples Flickr.com 21

22 Home Entertainment 3. Software fun for home Gaming Education Reference Drawing

23 Software fun for home Entertainment software is designed to provide users with thrills,chills, and all-out fun! Games began with Pong, Pac-Man,and Donkey Kong and evolved to include many different categories including action, driving, puzzles, role-playing, card-playing, sports, strategy and simulation games. 23

24 3.1. Gaming Software Computer games require appropriate: Processing power Memory (RAM) Hard disk capacity Sound card Video card Speakers Monitor CD or DVD drive Specialized controllers 24

25 Game Rating System The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) previde : Rating symbols: suggest age appropiateness. Everyone (E) Teens (T) Mature (M) Adult Only (AO) 25

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27 3.2. Educational and Reference Software Educational Software Provides instruction Types include: K 12 education Skill development Test preparation. Brain training Simulations Online courses Reference Software Electronic research Types include: Encyclopedias Atlases Dictionaries Thesauri Medical and legal references

28 3.2. Educational and Reference Software :Course Management Software (cont) Used for Webbased classes Features include: Calendars Grade books Discussion boards Examples Blackboard

29 3.3. Drawing Software Used to create and edit Two-dimensional drawings Technical diagrams Animations Geometric shapes Examples Microsoft Visio 29

30 Business Software 4.Business Software Home Business software

31 4.Business Software for Home and Office 4.1 Programs for home business a) Accounting software b) Desktop publishing software c) Web page authoring software Imam - University 31

32 4.1. Home Business software a) Accounting Software: Helps small-business owners efficiently manage their finances Includes templates for invoices, statements, and financial reports Examples - Intuit QuickBooks 32

33 4.1 Home Business software b) Desktop Publishing Software (DTP): Used to arrange text and graphics for publications - Features include: Text formatting File importing Graphics tools Web publishing - Examples - Adobe InDesign 33

34 4.1 Home Business software c) Web Page Authoring Software allows even the novice user to design interesting and interactive Web pages without knowing any HTML code. - Features include: Wizards and templates Reference materials Interactive content - Examples - Adobe Dreamweaver - Office applications can save a document as a Web page 34

35 Another important Application Software

36 Mapping Software Provides nationwide street maps and directions Supplies geographic data for decision making Users can customize maps to include landmarks & other traveling sites such as Airports, Hotels and restaurants. Available versions GPS (available in Smartphones & cars) 36

37 Computer-Aided Design Software CAD Used to create 3D models Applications for architecture, automotive, aerospace, and medical engineering industries Example: Autodesk s AutoCAD Imam - University 37

38 Integrated Software Applications vs. Software Suites Software Suite Integrated Application Single program that incorporates many software programs into a single integrated program. Complex features are not included Less expensive. Example: Microsoft Works, Quick Office Collection of stand-alone software programs packaged together Share common menus and toolbars Integrate well Developers: Microsoft, Corel, and Apple Example: Microsoft Office, Apple iwork

39 Getting Help with Software Types of help Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Online help and support ScreenTips MS Office integrated help

40 Buying Software Software license: is an agreement between you, the user and the software company. You buy a license, not the software itself Check license for: Ultimate owner of software Number of installations allowed per license Per computer, per user. Warranties 40

41 Acquiring Software 1- Software can be purchased Through retail stores Online By mail order companies 2- Preinstalled software 3- Web-based application software (ex:google Docs) Hosted on a Web site Requires no installation on your computer 4- Discounted software 5- Custom-developed software

42 Freeware and Shareware 1. Freeware: Copyrighted software you can use for free 2. Beta versions: Programs still under development 3. Shareware: Software that allows users to run it for a limited time for free 4. Open source: Free to use

43 Software Versions 1. Numbers are used to represent major and minor upgrades. - Major upgrade: Version Minor upgrade: Version Years (Microsoft Office 2007). 2. letters (WordPerfect Office X3) are also used. - When an upgrade is released, consider if it is cost-effective to purchase it. 43

44 Installing/Uninstalling Software Installing software from CD or DVD Installation wizard Choose full or custom installation Downloading software from the Web Unzip files Launch setup program Uninstalling software Software uninstall utility Imam - University 44

45 The End