Chapter 1 Computer Basics 1
1.1 Development of Computer 1
1.1.1 History of Computer 1
1.1.2 Types of Computers 3
Vocabulary 5
1.2 Basic Computer Components 6
Vocabulary 8
1.3 Binary Numeral System 8
1.3.1 Conversion to and from Other Numeral Systems 8
1.3.2 Binary Arithmetic 11
1.3.3 Binary Logic 13
Vocabulary 16
1.4 Signed Binary Numbers 18
1.4.1 Signed Magnitude 18
1.4.2 One's Complement 18
1.4.3 Two's Complement 19
1.4.4 Character 19
1.4.5 Other Data Representations 21
Vocabulary 22
1.5 中文补充资料 23
1.5.1 逻辑设计基础 23
1.5.2 数字集成电路 25
1.5.3 中文字符编码 25
1.5.4 未来的新型计算机 27
REVIEW QUESTIONS 29
Chapter 2 Computer System 31
2.1 Hardware 31
2.1.1 Motherboard 32
2.1.2 CPU 33
2.1.3 Memory 37
2.1.4 Storage Devices 38
2.1.5 Bus 40
2.1.6 Ports and Peripherals 42
2.1.7 Input and Output Devices 43
Vocabulary 45
2.2 Software 47
2.2.1 System Software 48
2.2.2 Application Software 49
2.2.3 Software Copyrights 50
Vocabulary 52
REVIEW QUESTIONS 53
Chapter 3 Operating System 56
3.1 What is an Operating System 56
Vocabulary 58
3.2 Types of Operating Systems 59
3.3 Operating System Functions 60
3.3.1 Processor Management 60
3.3.2 Process Control Block 62
3.3.3 Memory Management 63
3.3.4 Device Management 64
3.3.5 Application Program Interfaces 66
3.3.6 User Interface 67
Vocabulary 68
3.4 Windows XP 69
3.4.1 Basic Features of Graphical Interface 69
3.4.2 Windows XP Interface 72
3.4.3 File Management 74
3.4.4 Windows Explorer 76
3.4.5 Control Panel 80
3.4.6 The Most Popular Operating Systems 82
3.5 中文补充资料 83
3.5.1 关于进程管理 83
3.5.2 关于存储器管理 86
Vocabulary 88
REVIEW QUESTIONS 90
Chapter 4 Word 2007 93
4.1 Introduction to Word 2007 93
4.1.1 Word Environment 93
4.1.2 Creating a New Blank Document 94
4.1.3 Zooming View In and Out 95
4.1.4 Inserting Text 96
4.1.5 Saving a Document 97
Vocabulary 98
4.2 Editing a Document 98
4.2.1 Selecting Text 98
4.2.2 Cutting,Copying and Pasting 99
4.2.3 Undo and Redo 100
4.2.4 Find and Replace 100
4.2.5 AutoCorrect 100
4.2.6 Checking the Spelling and Grammar 101
4.2.7 Using the Thesaurus 102
Vocabulary 103
4.3 Formatting Document 104
4.3.1 Formatting Text 104
4.3.2 Formatting Paragraph 105
4.3.3 Apply Bullets and Numbers 106
4.3.4 Formatting Text into Columns 107
4.3.5 Borders and Shading 107
Vocabulary 108
4.4 Graphics 109
4.4.1 Using Graphics 109
4.4.2 Modifying Pictures 115
Vocabulary 119
4.5 Tables 119
4.6 Editing Long Documents 121
4.6.1 Style 121
4.6.2 Table of Contents 123
4.6.3 Headers and Footers 124
4.6.4 Template 125
4.6.5 Adding Footnotes and Endnotes to a Document 126
4.6.6 Adding Captions 127
4.6.7 Creating Cross-References 127
Vocabulary 128
4.7 Print 128
4.7.1 Previewing Documents 128
4.7.2 Printing the Document 129
Vocabulary 130
REVIEW QUESTIONS 130
Chapter 5 Excel 2007 132
5.1 Introduction to Excel 2007 132
5.1.1 Excel Environment 132
5.1.2 Creating and Saving Workbooks 133
5.2 Working with Workbooks 133
5.2.1 Understanding Workbooks and Worksheets 133
5.2.2 Working with Worksheets 134
5.2.3 Working with Cells 136
5.3 Spreadsheet Data 137
5.3.1 Entering Data 137
5.3.2 Formatting and Customizing Data 138
5.3.3 Formulas and Functions 143
5.4 Sorting and Querying Data 147
5.4.1 Sorting a Cell Range 147
5.4.2 Filtering Data with AutoFilter 148
5.4.3 Conditional Formatting 149
5.4.4 Calculating Subtotals 150
5.5 Charts 151
5.6 Using Page Setup 153
Vocabulary 156
REVIEW QUESTIONS 157
Chapter 6 PowerPoint 2007 159
6.1 Instruction to PowerPoint 2007 159
6.1.1 Creating a Presentation 159
6.1.2 Inserting Illustrations 162
6.2 Slide Effects 163
6.3 Others 165
Vocabulary 167
REVIEW QUESTIONS 168
Chapter 7 Network Technology 169
7.1 Background 169
Vocabulary 170
7.2 Network Basics 170
7.2.1 Network Functions 170
7.2.2 Network Classifications 171
7.2.3 Physical Topology 172
7.2.4 Network Communications and Architecture 173
7.2.5 Basic Hardware Components 176
7.2.6 Network Links 179
Vocabulary 180
7.3 Local AreaNetworks 181
7.3.1 LAN Standards 181
7.3.2 Installing a LAN 181
7.4 Internet Technology 184
7.4.1 Internet Basics 184
7.4.2 Internet Access 186
7.4.3 Internet Resources 188
Vocabulary 194
7.5 Computer Virus Basics 195
7.5.1 Viruses,Trojan Horses,and Worms 195
7.5.2 Combating Viruses,Worms and Trojan Horses 196
Vocabulary 197
REVIEW QUESTIONS 197
Chapter 8 Digital Media 199
8.1 Digital Audio 199
8.1.1 Digitizing Audio 199
8.1.2 File Formats 201
8.2 Bitmap 202
8.2.1 Bitmap and Digitization 202
8.2.2 Bitmap Graphics Formats 204
8.3 Vector Graphics 206
8.4 Digital Video 207
8.4.1 Video Digitization and Transfer 208
8.4.2 Digital Video File Formats 211
8.5 Data Compression 213
8.5.1 Lossy and Lossless Compression 214
8.5.2 International Compression Standards 215
Vocabulary 217
REVIEW QUESTIONS 217
参考文献 218