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Get ready to learn all you need to know about today’s digital world with Discovering Computers: Fundamentals. This concise text provides a visually- engaging introduction to the most current information on computers and technology. Students will gain a solid understanding of the essential computer concepts they need to know to be successful in today’s computing world. Its complete integration with the most robust, interactive Online Companion available makes Discovering Computers: Fundamentals a truly engaging and enriched learning experience! Discovering Computers ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-1209-5 ISBN-10: 1-4239-1209-8 Thomson Course Technology is a part of the Thomson Learning family of companies—dedicated to providing innovative approaches to lifelong learning. Thomson is learning. To learn more about the Shelly Cashman Series, www.scseries.com For your lifelong learning needs, www.thomsonlearning.com Fundamentals Discovering Computers Discovering Computers Fundamentals Fundamentals Today’s Students. Today’s Technology. Today’s Shelly Cashman Series. For over 30 years, the Shelly Cashman Series has produced the most trusted textbooks in computer education, effectively introducing computers to millions of students. We are dedicated to continually producing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative learning materials on the market. Through all of the changes in technology education, we’ve stayed true to this mission by seeking out the real issues educators and students face and answering those needs through innovative courseware. With the Shelly Cashman Series, your success is guaranteed! Comprehensive updates for currency, including coverage of Microsoft Offi ce 2007, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer 7. Brand new At the Movies videos and Vista Exercises engage students with exciting and timely activities. Updated chapter features such as Ethics and Issues, Looking Ahead, FAQ, Web Links, Companies on the Cutting Edge, and Technology Trailblazers include the examples most relevant and interesting to students. New Learn How To online videos provide a hands-on approach to learning fundamental skills. Updated Checkpoint exercises reinforce students’ understanding of key concepts presented in the chapters. • • • • • New to this Edition: Shelly Cashman Vermaat Complete Fifteen chapters and eight special features cover basic through advanced computer concepts, with an emphasis on both the personal computer and enterprise computing. ISBN 978-1-4239-1205-7 Introductory Eleven chapters and six special features cover basic through intermediate computer concepts, including communications, and computers in society. ISBN 978-1-4239-1204-0 Fundamentals Twelve chapters and fi ve special features provide coverage of all of the essential Discovering Computers 2008 computer concepts in less depth. ISBN 978-1-4239-1209-5 Fourth Edition Also available from the Shelly Cashman Series: Brief Eight chapters and fi ve special features cover basic computer concepts, including application and system software and the Internet and World Wide Web. ISBN 978-1-4239-1203-3 Shelly Cashman Vermaat Fourth Edition 1-4239-1209-8_soft.indd 1 1-4239-1209-8_soft.indd 1 2/1/07 9:09:14 AM 2/1/07 9:09:14 AM 1. Insert your removable media (USB flash drive, floppy disk, or Zip disk) into your computer. 2. Start your browser. Enter scsite.com in the Address box and then click Go. 3. When the scsite.com home page displays, locate your book using one of the methods below. • Browse: Using the Browse by Subject navigation bar on the left side of the screen, click the subject category and then sub-category to which your book belongs. For example, click Office Suites, and then Microsoft Office 2003. • Search: Using the Find Your Book feature at the top of the screen, enter the title of your book, or other identifying information, and then click Go. • Quick Link: If your book is featured in the Quick Link area on the right side of the screen, you may click your book title and proceed directly to your material. Skip to Step 5 below. 4. In the center of the screen, locate your book and click the title. For example, click Microsoft Office 2003: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium Edition. Note: You may need to scroll down or navigate to the next Results Page. 5. When the page for your textbook displays, click the appropriate data files link. 6. If Windows displays a File Download – Security Warning dialog box, click the Run button. If Windows displays an Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box, click the Run button. 7. When Windows displays the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box, type in the Unzip to folder box the portable storage media drive letter followed by a colon, backslash, and a sub-folder name of your choice (for example, f:\Office 2003). 8. Click the Unzip button. 9. When Windows displays the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box, click the OK button. 10. Click the Close button on the right side of the title bar in the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box. 11. Start Windows Explorer and display the contents of the folder that you specified in Step 7 to view the results. 12. Repeat Steps 5–11 to download another set of files. Many of the exercises in this book require that you begin by opening a data file. Data files are available on the CD-ROM that accompanies this book, or you can choose one of the following methods to obtain a copy of the Data Files for Students. ssInstructorsss ☛ A copy of the Data Files for Students is on the Instructor Resources CD-ROM below the category Data Files for Students, which you can copy to your school’s network for student use. ☛ Download the Data Files for Students via the World Wide Web by following the instructions below. ssStudentsss ☛ Check with your instructor to determine the best way to obtain a copy of the Data Files for Students. ☛ Download the Data Files for Students via the World Wide Web by following the instructions below. Instructions for Downloading the Data Files for Students from the World Wide Web 1-4188-5989-3_IBC 1/29/07 8:43 AM Page 1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals Fourth Edition C6193_FM_pp3.qxd 2/3/07 6:56 AM Page i C6193_FM_pp3.qxd 2/3/07 6:56 AM Page ii THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY 25 THOMSON PLACE BOSTON MA 02210 Australia • Canada • Denmark • Japan • Mexico • New Zealand • Philippines • Puerto Rico • Singapore South Africa • Spain • United Kingdom • United States Gary B. Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Misty E. Vermaat Contributing Authors Jeffrey J. Quasney Susan L. Sebok Jeffrey J. Webb Steven M. Freund Discovering Computers Fundamentals Fourth Edition C6193_FM_pp3.qxd 2/3/07 6:56 AM Page iii Executive Editor: Alexandra Arnold Senior Product Manager: Reed Curry Associate Product Manager: Klenda Martinez Editorial Assistant: Jon Farnham Senior Marketing Manager: Joy Stark-Vancs Marketing Coordinator: Julie Schuster Print Buyer: Julio Esperas Thomson Course Technology Production Contact: Marissa Falco Researcher: F. William Vermaat Development Editor: Lyn Markowicz Proofreader: Nancy Lamm Final Reader: Pam Baxter Management Services: Pre-PressPMG Interior Designer: Pre-PressPMG Art Director: Bruce Bond Cover and Text Design: Joel Sadagursky Cover Photos: Jon Chomitz Illustrator: Pre-PressPMG Compositor: Pre-PressPMG Printer: Banta Menasha COPYRIGHT © 2008 Thomson Course Technology, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning™ is a trademark used herein under license. Printed in USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BM 08 07 For more information, contact Thomson Course Technology 25 Thomson Place Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Or find us on the World Wide Web at: www.course.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means — graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including pho- tocopying, recording, taping, Web distri- bution, or information storage and retrieval systems — without the written permission of the publisher. For permission to use material from this text or product, submit a request online at www.thomsonrights.com Any additional questions about permis- sions can be submitted by e-mail to

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Get ready to learn all you need to know about today’s digital world with Discovering Computers: Fundamentals. This concise text provides a visually- engaging introduction to the most current information on computers and technology. Students will gain a solid understanding of the essential computer concepts they need to know to be successful in today’s computing world. Its complete integration with the most robust, interactive Online Companion available makes Discovering Computers: Fundamentals a truly engaging and enriched learning experience! Discovering Computers ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-1209-5 ISBN-10: 1-4239-1209-8 Thomson Course Technology is a part of the Thomson Learning family of companies—dedicated to providing innovative approaches to lifelong learning. Thomson is learning. To learn more about the Shelly Cashman Series, www.scseries.com For your lifelong learning needs, www.thomsonlearning.com Fundamentals Discovering Computers Discovering Computers Fundamentals Fundamentals Today’s Students. Today’s Technology. Today’s Shelly Cashman Series. For over 30 years, the Shelly Cashman Series has produced the most trusted textbooks in computer education, effectively introducing computers to millions of students. We are dedicated to continually producing the highest quality, most up-to-date, and innovative learning materials on the market. Through all of the changes in technology education, we’ve stayed true to this mission by seeking out the real issues educators and students face and answering those needs through innovative courseware. With the Shelly Cashman Series, your success is guaranteed! Comprehensive updates for currency, including coverage of Microsoft Offi ce 2007, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer 7. Brand new At the Movies videos and Vista Exercises engage students with exciting and timely activities. Updated chapter features such as Ethics and Issues, Looking Ahead, FAQ, Web Links, Companies on the Cutting Edge, and Technology Trailblazers include the examples most relevant and interesting to students. New Learn How To online videos provide a hands-on approach to learning fundamental skills. Updated Checkpoint exercises reinforce students’ understanding of key concepts presented in the chapters. • • • • • New to this Edition: Shelly Cashman Vermaat Complete Fifteen chapters and eight special features cover basic through advanced computer concepts, with an emphasis on both the personal computer and enterprise computing. ISBN 978-1-4239-1205-7 Introductory Eleven chapters and six special features cover basic through intermediate computer concepts, including communications, and computers in society. ISBN 978-1-4239-1204-0 Fundamentals Twelve chapters and fi ve special features provide coverage of all of the essential Discovering Computers 2008 computer concepts in less depth. ISBN 978-1-4239-1209-5 Fourth Edition Also available from the Shelly Cashman Series: Brief Eight chapters and fi ve special features cover basic computer concepts, including application and system software and the Internet and World Wide Web. ISBN 978-1-4239-1203-3 Shelly Cashman Vermaat Fourth Edition 1-4239-1209-8_soft.indd 1 1-4239-1209-8_soft.indd 1 2/1/07 9:09:14 AM 2/1/07 9:09:14 AM 1. Insert your removable media (USB flash drive, floppy disk, or Zip disk) into your computer. 2. Start your browser. Enter scsite.com in the Address box and then click Go. 3. When the scsite.com home page displays, locate your book using one of the methods below. • Browse: Using the Browse by Subject navigation bar on the left side of the screen, click the subject category and then sub-category to which your book belongs. For example, click Office Suites, and then Microsoft Office 2003. • Search: Using the Find Your Book feature at the top of the screen, enter the title of your book, or other identifying information, and then click Go. • Quick Link: If your book is featured in the Quick Link area on the right side of the screen, you may click your book title and proceed directly to your material. Skip to Step 5 below. 4. In the center of the screen, locate your book and click the title. For example, click Microsoft Office 2003: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Premium Edition. Note: You may need to scroll down or navigate to the next Results Page. 5. When the page for your textbook displays, click the appropriate data files link. 6. If Windows displays a File Download – Security Warning dialog box, click the Run button. If Windows displays an Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box, click the Run button. 7. When Windows displays the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box, type in the Unzip to folder box the portable storage media drive letter followed by a colon, backslash, and a sub-folder name of your choice (for example, f:\Office 2003). 8. Click the Unzip button. 9. When Windows displays the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box, click the OK button. 10. Click the Close button on the right side of the title bar in the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box. 11. Start Windows Explorer and display the contents of the folder that you specified in Step 7 to view the results. 12. Repeat Steps 5–11 to download another set of files. Many of the exercises in this book require that you begin by opening a data file. Data files are available on the CD-ROM that accompanies this book, or you can choose one of the following methods to obtain a copy of the Data Files for Students. ssInstructorsss ☛ A copy of the Data Files for Students is on the Instructor Resources CD-ROM below the category Data Files for Students, which you can copy to your school’s network for student use. ☛ Download the Data Files for Students via the World Wide Web by following the instructions below. ssStudentsss ☛ Check with your instructor to determine the best way to obtain a copy of the Data Files for Students. ☛ Download the Data Files for Students via the World Wide Web by following the instructions below. Instructions for Downloading the Data Files for Students from the World Wide Web 1-4188-5989-3_IBC 1/29/07 8:43 AM Page 1 Discovering Computers Fundamentals Fourth Edition C6193_FM_pp3.qxd 2/3/07 6:56 AM Page i C6193_FM_pp3.qxd 2/3/07 6:56 AM Page ii THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY 25 THOMSON PLACE BOSTON MA 02210 Australia • Canada • Denmark • Japan • Mexico • New Zealand • Philippines • Puerto Rico • Singapore South Africa • Spain • United Kingdom • United States Gary B. Shelly Thomas J. Cashman Misty E. Vermaat Contributing Authors Jeffrey J. Quasney Susan L. Sebok Jeffrey J. Webb Steven M. Freund Discovering Computers Fundamentals Fourth Edition C6193_FM_pp3.qxd 2/3/07 6:56 AM Page iii Executive Editor: Alexandra Arnold Senior Product Manager: Reed Curry Associate Product Manager: Klenda Martinez Editorial Assistant: Jon Farnham Senior Marketing Manager: Joy Stark-Vancs Marketing Coordinator: Julie Schuster Print Buyer: Julio Esperas Thomson Course Technology Production Contact: Marissa Falco Researcher: F. William Vermaat Development Editor: Lyn Markowicz Proofreader: Nancy Lamm Final Reader: Pam Baxter Management Services: Pre-PressPMG Interior Designer: Pre-PressPMG Art Director: Bruce Bond Cover and Text Design: Joel Sadagursky Cover Photos: Jon Chomitz Illustrator: Pre-PressPMG Compositor: Pre-PressPMG Printer: Banta Menasha COPYRIGHT © 2008 Thomson Course Technology, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Thomson Learning™ is a trademark used herein under license. Printed in USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 BM 08 07 For more information, contact Thomson Course Technology 25 Thomson Place Boston, Massachusetts 02210 Or find us on the World Wide Web at: www.course.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means — graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including pho- tocopying, recording, taping, Web distri- bution, or information storage and retrieval systems — without the written permission of the publisher. For permission to use material from this text or product, submit a request online at www.thomsonrights.com Any additional questions about permis- sions can be submitted by e-mail to

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