About the Author -- Contents at a Glance -- Contents -- Introduction -- What You Will Learn -- Chapter Features -- End-of-Chapter Features -- Online Features -- Part I: Computer Basics and Hardware -- Chapter 1: Computer Basics -- Understanding Information Systems -- Identifying Computer Types -- Understanding Software Types -- Computer System Components -- How Computers Communicate -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 2: The System Unit -- Understanding CPUs -- Understanding Memory -- Understanding Motherboards -- Understanding Power Supplies -- Troubleshooting Common System Unit Problems -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 3: Input, Output, and Storage -- Selecting and Using Input Devices -- Selecting and Using Output Devices -- Choosing Appropriate Storage Devices -- Troubleshooting Common Input, Output, and Storage Problems -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Part II: Software -- Chapter 4: Operating System Basics -- Understanding System Software -- Comparing the Major Operating Systems -- Understanding Device Drivers -- Understanding Digital Storage -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 5: Introduction to Windows 7 -- A Tour of Windows 7 -- Starting Up and Shutting Down -- Running Applications -- Managing Files -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 6: Windows 7 Administration and Maintenance -- Managing User Accounts -- Using System Utilities -- Troubleshooting Common Windows Problems -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 7: Understanding Application Software -- Business Productivity Software -- Graphics Software -- Other Types of Software -- Managing Your Applications -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Part III: Microsoft Office -- Chapter 8: Understanding Microsoft Office 2010 -- Understanding the Office 2010 Interface.

Using Basic Features of Office Applications -- Saving, Opening, and Creating Files -- Printing and Sharing Files -- Setting Application Options -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 9: Word Processing with Microsoft Word -- Editing and Formatting Text -- Formatting Paragraphs -- Formatting Documents and Sections -- Working with Pictures -- Working with Tables -- Correcting and Collaborating -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 10: Creating Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel -- Understanding the Excel Interface -- Moving Around in a Worksheet -- Changing the Structure of a Worksheet -- Formatting Cells -- Entering Formulas and Functions -- Creating Charts -- Working with Data Tables -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 11: Managing Databases with Access -- Understanding Access Databases -- Creating Databases and Tables -- Creating Queries -- Creating Forms and Reports -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 12: Creating Presentation Graphics with PowerPoint -- Building a Basic Presentation -- Formatting a Presentation -- Creating and Inserting Content -- Applying Transitions and Animations -- Presenting a Slide Show -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Part IV: Connectivity and Communication -- Chapter 13: Networking and Internet Basics -- Our Connected World: Communication Systems -- Ways of Classifying Networks -- Network Hardware -- Understanding and Connecting to the Internet -- Troubleshooting Network and Internet Connections -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 14: Online Communication -- Internet Communication Types -- Communicating Appropriately -- Using and Managing Email -- Summary -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 15: Web Basics -- How the Web Works -- Accessing the Web with a Browser -- Using Web Search Tools -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself.

Chapter 16: Network and Internet Privacy and Security -- Network and Internet Security Concerns -- Network and Internet Privacy Concerns -- Strategies for Improving Security -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Chapter 17: Legal, Ethical, Health, and Environmental Issues in Computing -- Legal Issues in Computing -- Ethical Issues in Computing -- Environmental Issues in Computer Disposal -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Appendix A: What's New in Windows 8.1? -- Starting and Ending Your Windows 8 Session -- Using the Start Screen -- Using the Charms Bar and Taskbar -- Working with File Explorer -- Working with User Accounts -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Appendix B: Customizing Windows 7 -- Customizing the Interface -- Changing Location-Based Settings -- Summary -- Key Terms -- Test Yourself -- Answers to Chapter Questions -- Glossary -- Index -- End User License Agreement.