This book and software package is designed to teach users how to use 10-key calculators by touch using computer assisted instruction and the computer numberpad. Users of this package will become versed in the use of the desktop calculator and the Windows® calculator. Finally, partially completed Excel® spreadsheets are provided to help develop solid data entry skills. (System Requirements:  Intel 486 processor or equivalent; 16 Meg ram (32 Meg recommended); VGA (640 x 480) or SVGA (800 x 600) 256 color or higher; CDROM Drive (Installation only); 3 meg available (Drive C); Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP, or NT; Windows Excel is required for completion of spreadsheet exercises.) Topics include developing your ten-key skill using touch key 10-key software; applying your ten-key skill using the desktop calculator (including addition, subtraction, multiplication and multifactor multiplication, and division and multifactor division); applying your ten-key skill using the windows calculator; and applying your ten-key skill completing spreadsheets (including data entry in spreadsheets). For anyone wanting to learn how to use 10-key calculators and become versed in the use of the desktop calculator and the Windows® calculator.

Preface

            How Software is Supplied

            System Requirements

Installation Instructions

PART 1 DEVELOPING YOUR TEN-KEY SKILL USING TOUCH KEY 10-KEY SOFTWARE

Getting Started

            Why Use Touch Key?

            The Computer Numberpad

Preparing to 10-Key by Touch

            Organization of Workspace

            Keystroking Technique

Organization of Touch Key Lessons, Drills, and Tests

            Content of Touch Key Lessons, Drills, and Tests in Suggested Completion Order

            Student Lesson Log

            Speed Progress Chart for Touch Key

Starting Touch Key

            Exiting the Program

            Main Menu

            Lessons

            Drills

Tests

            Check Verification Test

            Order Test

            Payroll Test

            Invoice Test

Counting Errors

PART 2 APPLYING YOUR TEN-KEY SKILL USING THE DESKTOP CALCULATOR

Lesson 1 — The Desktop Calculator

Lesson 2 — Addition

Lesson 3 — Subtraction

Lesson 4 — Multiplication and Multifactor Multiplication

Lesson 5 — Division and Multifactor Division

PART 3 — MORE APPLYING YOUR TEN-KEY SKILL USING THE WINDOWS CALCULATOR

Using the Windows Calculator

Function Keys

Calculator Practice

Solutions to Windows Calculator Practice

PART 4 — MORE APPLYING YOUR TEN-KEY SKILL COMPLETING SPREADSHEETS

Data Entry in Spreadsheets

            Spreadsheet Instructions