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Introduction | |
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Getting Started with Personal Computer Hardware | |
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Identifying External Components of the System Unit | |
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Identifying Internal Components of the System Unit | |
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Identifying Input Devices | |
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Identifying Output Devices | |
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Identifying Storage Devices | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Planning a Home Computer System | |
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Familiarize Yourself with Your Computer System | |
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Challenge | |
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Planning a Business Computer System | |
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Budgeting for a Computer System | |
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Setting Up a Work Area | |
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Planning a Good Work Area | |
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Unpacking the Computer | |
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Attaching the Cables | |
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Protecting Your Computer | |
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Moving Your Computer | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Evaluating Your Current Workspace | |
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Plan a New Workspace | |
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Challenge | |
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Planning a Business Computer Work Area | |
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Budgeting for a Workspace | |
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Starting the PC | |
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Turning on the Computer | |
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Becoming Familiar with the Startup Routine | |
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Solving Problems During Startup | |
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Restarting the Computer | |
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Shutting Down the Computer | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Practicing Cold Boots | |
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Practicing Warm Boots | |
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Challenge | |
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Plan Ahead to Avoid Startup Problems | |
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Troubleshooting Startup | |
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Getting to Know Your Operating System | |
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Identifying Elements of Windows 98 | |
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Using a Mouse in Windows | |
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Changing the System Date and Time | |
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Changing the Appearance of the Desktop | |
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Getting Help in Windows | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Becoming Familiar with Windows | |
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Changing System Settings | |
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Challenge | |
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Evaluate an Operating System | |
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Choosing a Corporate Color Scheme | |
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Learning About PC Data Storage | |
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Identifying Types of Storage Media and Drives | |
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Preparing Floppy Disks for Use | |
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Viewing the Contents of a Disk or Folder | |
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Working with Folders | |
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Working with Files | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Exploring the Contents of Your Computer | |
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Organizing Your Hard Disk | |
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Challenge | |
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Plan and Purchase Removable Storage Devices | |
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Formatting Floppy Disks | |
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Learning About PC Memory | |
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Identifying Different Types of Memory | |
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Identifying Memory Requirements | |
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Determining the Memory on Your Computer | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Finding Out How Much Memory You Have | |
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Finding Out How Much Memory Application Programs Require | |
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Challenge | |
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Planning the Amount of Memory You Need for Your Computer System | |
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Finding Out How Much Virtual Memory Windows Uses on Your PC | |
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Working with Windows Applications | |
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Using a Windows Application | |
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Using Multiple Windows Applications | |
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Using the Windows Clipboard | |
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Printing a File | |
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Creating a Program Shortcut | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Practicing Managing Windows | |
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Try Some Windows Games | |
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Challenge | |
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Using Accessories | |
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Creating and Printing a File | |
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Getting Started with the Internet | |
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Understanding the Internet | |
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Establishing an Internet Access Account | |
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Starting Internet Explorer | |
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Navigating a Web Site and Searching the Internet | |
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Printing a Web Page | |
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Disconnecting from the Internet | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Using Windows to Access Help on the Internet | |
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Locating Computer Prices on the Internet | |
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Challenge | |
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Using a Search Engine to Research a Topic | |
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Getting Information About Microsoft Products and Services Online | |
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Getting Started with PC Applications | |
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Identifying the Features of a Word Processing Application | |
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Identifying Features of a Spreadsheet Application | |
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Identifying Features of a Database Application | |
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Identifying Features of a Graphics Application | |
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Identifying Features of a Desktop Publishing Application | |
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Identifying Other Types of Applications | |
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Choosing Applications | |
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Installing Software | |
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Summary | |
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Checking Concepts and Terms | |
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Skill Drill | |
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Compiling a Wish List of Application | |
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Installing Software | |
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Challenge | |
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Make Software Purchasing Decisions | |
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Setting Up a Budget for Purchasing Applications | |
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Task Guide | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |