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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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| 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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| 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 | |