Transcript NP8-Orientation

Chapter 1:
4: Computer,
File Management,
Internet,Virus
Orientation
Protection,
Web,
and E-Mail
and Backup
Basics
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Orientation Chapter Preview
After this chapter, you should be able to:
– Identify the basic components of your computer
system
– Turn your computer system on and off
– Identify the major components of the Windows
desktop
– Use the mouse and keyboard
– Start the BookOnCD, view a video, make a
Tracking Disk, and take a QuickCheck
– Start and exit a software program
– Use the menu bar, toolbar, and sizing buttons
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– Create, save, and print documents using Microsoft
Word
– Describe the features offered by your BookOnCD
– Describe the difference between the Internet and
the Web
– Use a browser
– Use a search engine to find specific information on
the Web
– Use the Internet to connect to the New
Perspectives NP8 Web site
– Create, read, and reply to e-mail messages
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Complete a BookOnCD lab
Submit Tracking Disk data to your instructor
Secure your computer for working online
Take steps to protect your online privacy
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Orientation Outline
• Section A
– Getting Started with Your Computer
• Section B
– Getting Started with Software
• Section C
– Getting Started on the Internet
• Section D
– Communicating with your Instructor
• Section E
– Security and Privacy
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Orientation
Section A: Getting Started with your Computer
Computer Concepts 8th Edition
Parsons/Oja
What do I need to know
about my computer?
• Technically classified as a
microcomputer
• Sometimes referred to as a personal
computer
• Runs software helping you accomplish
a variety of tasks
• Consists of several devices
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What are the important
components of my personal
computer?
• System unit contains circuitry
– Microprocessor
– Memory chips
– Storage devices
• Basic hardware devices
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Keyboard
Mouse
Display device
Printer
Speakers
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Where are the important
components of a desktop
computer system?
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Where are the important
components of a notebook
computer system?
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How do I identify my
computer’s storage devices?
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How do I turn my computer
on and off?
• Notebook computers typically have one
button that turns on the entire system
• Desktop computers require you to turn
on the system unit and all external
components separately
• A computer is designed to shut itself off
after initiating a shutdown sequence
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What is Windows?
• Operating system
• Controls the basic tasks your computer
performs
• Controls the user interface
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What is the Windows
desktop?
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What is the Windows
desktop?
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What is a mouse?
• Device used to manipulate items on the
screen
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How do I use a mouse?
• Hold the mouse in
your right hand
• Dragging the mouse
on the mouse pad
moves the pointer
on the screen
• Mouse must be on a
flat surface
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How do I use a mouse?
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Click
Double-click
Right-click
Drag
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How do I start the
BookOnCD?
• Insert the BookOnCD into the CD tray
• When the BookOnCD main menu appears,
click Open the electronic textbook
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What are the important
features of a computer
keyboard?
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What do Alt and Ctrl mean?
• Work with the letter keys
• Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+X)
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What if I make a mistake?
• Mistakes are reversible, and easy to fix
• Common mistakes
– Typed the wrong thing
– Selected the wrong menu
– Opened something you didn’t mean to
– Computer has “hung up”
– Pressed the Enter key in the middle of a
sentence
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What is QuickCheck?
• Each chapter is divided into four sections
• Each section ends with a series of
QuickCheck questions
• Check your answers by referring to the end of
the book
• Use the BookOnCD to type your answers into
the boxes
• You can save your score on a Tracking Disk
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Section B: Getting Started with Software
Computer Concepts 8th Edition
Parsons/Oja
How do I start a software
program?
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How do I tell the software
what I want to do?
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How do I create a document?
• Type the text in the workspace provided
by the Microsoft Word window
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How do I save a document?
• It is a good idea to save your work
every few minutes
• Use the Save option on the File menu
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How do I print a document?
• Click the File menu, and then select
Print
• The computer will display print options
• After modifying these options, if
necessary, click the OK button
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Can I send a document to my
instructor?
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How do I use the features of
the BookOnCD software?
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Entire textbook
Animated figures
Interactive content
Practice Tests
WebTrack
NP Labs
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How can I get help using
software?
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Message boxes
User manual
Help menu
Office Assistant
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Section C: Getting Started on the Internet
Computer Concepts 8th Edition
Parsons/Oja
What is the Internet?
• Largest computer network in the world
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What is the Web?
• World Wide Web
• One of many available resources on the
Internet
• Collection of linked and crossreferenced information available for
public access
• To use the Web, your computer must
have Internet access
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How do I access the Internet?
• Telephone
• Cable television systems
• Internet Service Providers
– AOL
– AT&T
– MSN
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How do I know if my computer
has Internet access?
• The easiest way to tell is to start your
browser
– Internet Explorer
– Netscape
– Mozilla FireFox
– Opera
• The NP8 Web site is optimized for
Internet Explorer
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How do I use a browser?
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How do I find specific
information on the Web?
• Access a search engine
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What kinds of Web resources
accompany my textbook?
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Interactive Overview
Pre-assessment
InfoWeb Links
Study Tips
Online Games
Student Edition Labs
Projects
TechTV Video Project
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How do I access the NP8
Web site?
• Open your browser
and type
www.course.com/
np/concepts8
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NP8 Learning Tools
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Section D: Communicating with your Instructor
Computer Concepts 8th Edition
Parsons/Oja
What is e-mail?
• A form of communication that relies on
computer networks
• Transmits messages from one computer
to another
• Messages are sent to a mailbox
• To use e-mail, you need:
– Internet connection
– E-mail account
– E-mail software
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How do I create and send an
e-mail message?
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How do I get my mail?
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What has my Tracking Disk got
to do with communication?
• WebTrack allows your instructor to send
you an updated syllabus and notes
• You are able to transfer scores to your
instructor
• When you submit scores, your Tracking
Disk collects any material posted for
you by your instructor
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How do I submit Tracking
Disk scores?
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Section E: Security and Privacy
Computer Concepts 8th Edition
Parsons/Oja
What’s at risk if my computer
is stolen?
• Bank account numbers and PINs
• Credit card numbers
• Information about your identity
– Criminal can assume your identity
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How can I protect my
computer data from theft?
• Never leave your notebook computer
unattended
• Anchor your computer to your desk
• Create a secure password
• Disable the guest account
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What’s so bad about
computer viruses?
• Viruses can:
– Steal your data
– Destroy files
– Create network traffic jams
– Display an irritating message
– Spread to other files on your computer
– Mail itself out
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How can I keep viruses out
of my computer?
• Avoid pirated software
• Stay alert when opening e-mail
attachments
• Install antivirus software
– Configure it to run continuously
– Full system scans
– Update virus definition files
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Is it risky to go online?
• The longer your computer is connected
to the Internet, the more vulnerable it is
• Hackers can:
– Look through your files
– Use your computer as a launching platform
for viruses and network jamming attacks
– Turn your computer into a server for
unsavory material
– Turn computers into “zombies”
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How do hackers gain access
to my computer?
• Exploiting security flaws in the operating
system, browser, and e-mail software
• Software publishers constantly release
patches
• Download and install security patches
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How can I block hackers from
infiltrating my computer?
• Use firewall software
– Windows XP Service Pack 2
– Firewalls notify you of infiltration attempts
• Routers block infiltration attempts
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Where do I get a firewall?
• Windows Internet Connection Firewall
• Third party firewalls
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Are some Web sites dangerous?
• Malicious HTML scripts
• Rogue ActiveX components
• Spyware
– The most insidious threat
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How can I block spyware?
• Never click pop-up ads
• Some browsers can be configured to
block spyware and pop-up ads
• Install software specially designed to
block spyware and pop-up ads
– Webroot SpySweeper
– Ad-Aware
– Spybot S&D
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What other steps can I take
to browse the Web safely?
• Most browsers include security features
– Predefined configurations
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Is online shopping safe?
• Generally safe
• Shoppers may encounter fake
storefronts
• Make sure you enter correctly spelled
URLs when connecting to your favorite
shopping sites
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How safe is my credit card
information when I shop online?
• No more dangerous than using your
credit card for a telephone order or
paying at a restaurant
• Anyone who handles your card can
copy your card number
• Packet sniffers can be used to intercept
credit card numbers online
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How can I keep my credit
card number confidential?
• Make sure the online merchant provides
a secure connection
– Usually activated during the final stages of
checking out
– Secure connections encrypt data
– URLs begin with shttp:// or https://
– SSL
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What are e-mail scams?
• Internet con artists
• Designed to collect money and
confidential information
• Usually distributed in spam
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What do I need to know
about spam?
• The Internet makes it easy to send out
millions of e-mail solicitations
• CAN-Spam law
– Requires mass-mail messages to be
labeled [SPAM] in the subject line
– Recipients are supposed to be provided
with a way to opt out of receiving future
messages
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Is spam dangerous?
• Many contain legitimate information
• Some scams get you to download a
virus or divulge personal information
• Beware of spam that seems too good to
be true
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What’s phishing?
• Scam that look like official
correspondence from a major company
• Tricks you into divulging confidential
information or downloading a virus
• Often lead to a Web site that looks
official
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How do I avoid e-mail scams?
• Use spam filters
• Never click a link provided in an e-mail
message to manage account
information
• Microsoft never sends updates as
attachments
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How much information has
been collected about me?
• Information about you is stored in many
places
• You have the right to know what some
of these databases contain, and to
correct any errors you may find
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Can I control who collects
information about me?
• To some extent
• Supply personal information only when
necessary
• Do not reveal personal information in
chat rooms
• Do not meet face to face with chat room
participants
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Conclusion
You should now be able to:
– Identify the basic components of your computer
system
– Turn your computer system on and off
– Identify the major components of the Windows
desktop
– Use the mouse and keyboard
– Start the BookOnCD, view a video, make a
Tracking Disk, and take a QuickCheck
– Start and exit a software program
– Use the menu bar, toolbar, and sizing buttons
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Conclusion
– Create, save, and print documents using Microsoft
Word
– Describe the features offered by your BookOnCD
– Describe the difference between the Internet and
the Web
– Use a browser
– Use a search engine to find specific information on
the Web
– Use the Internet to connect to the New
Perspectives NP8 Web site
– Create, read, and reply to e-mail messages
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Conclusion
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Complete a BookOnCD lab
Submit Tracking Disk data to your instructor
Secure your computer for working online
Take steps to protect your online privacy
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