Teach Yourself VISUALLY Laptops
by Muir, Nancy C.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-11-05
Publisher(s): Visual
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Summary
Visual learners will find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show how to tackle more than 150 tasks related to using a laptop. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for such operations as comparing different laptop models, using the keyboard and touchpad, connecting to a wireless network, adding PC cards and input devices, securing an Internet connection, setting up a low-battery alarm , and more. Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks, while full-color screen shots demonstrate each task.
Author Biography
Nancy Muir is the author of over 50 books on technology, business, and science topics. Nancy holds a certificate in Distance Learning Design, and has held management positions in both the software and publishing industries. Nancy has been an instructor in technical writing at a midwestern university and currently co-teaches a distance learning course on Internet Safety through Washington State University.
Table of Contents
| Introducing Laptops | |
| Explore a Laptop | |
| How a Laptop Differs from a Desktop | |
| Types of Laptops | |
| Discover Slots and Ports | |
| Understanding Hard Drives | |
| Using Data Storage | |
| Understanding Power Options | |
| Understanding Microprocessors | |
| Choosing Laptop Peripherals and Accessories | |
| Get Extra Connectors | |
| Add Input Devices | |
| Buy a Laptop Case | |
| Types of External Data Storage | |
| Save to a Data Storage Device | |
| Add PC Cards | |
| Connect to a Printer | |
| Add Security | |
| Use Cooling Pads and Docking Stations | |
| Take Along Power Accessories | |
| Add Headphones | |
| Connect and Test a Microphone | |
| Buying Your Laptop | |
| Choose an Operating System | |
| Select a Price Range | |
| Select the Right Weight | |
| Look at Wireless Capabilities | |
| Understanding Battery Life | |
| Choose the Best Battery | |
| Choose a Monitor | |
| Determine Memory and Storage Needs | |
| Select a Microprocessor | |
| Review Graphics Capabilities | |
| Examine the Keyboard and Mouse | |
| Consider Final Details | |
| Setting Up Your New Laptop | |
| Examine the Laptop | |
| Connect Cables and Peripherals | |
| Charge the Battery | |
| Turn the Laptop On and Off | |
| Install a Program | |
| Use a Touchpad or Button Mouse | |
| Input with a Tablet PC.Using a Wireless Mouse | |
| Get to Know the Keyboard | |
| Work with the Embedded Numeric Keypad | |
| Adjust Screen Brightness | |
| Working with a Macintosh | |
| Buy Your Mac Laptop | |
| Set Up Your Mac | |
| Explore the Mac Desktop | |
| Work with the Dock | |
| Explore the Finder | |
| Work with the Keyboard and Trackpad | |
| Manage Windows with Exposé | |
| Work with Widgets | |
| Explore the Internet with Safari | |
| Work with Power Management | |
| Exploring Windows Vista | |
| Get to Know the Desktop | |
| Access the Start Menu | |
| Add a Desktop Shortcut | |
| Work with the Recycle Bin | |
| Adjust System Volume | |
| Display and Close the Sidebar | |
| Work with Gadgets | |
| Work with Windows Explorer | |
| Change the Screen Resolution | |
| Change the Desktop Background | |
| Get Help | |
| Ask for Remote Assistance | |
| File Management Basics | |
| Create a New Folder | |
| Copy a File | |
| Move a File | |
| Rename a File | |
| Compress Files | |
| Work with File Formats | |
| Save Files | |
| Back Up Files | |
| Delete Files | |
| Burn Files to a CD/DVD. Search for Files and Folders | |
| Open Recently Used Files | |
| Software Basics | |
| Install a Program | |
| Open a Program | |
| Switch between Programs | |
| Open a Document | |
| Explore a Program Window | |
| Select a Command from a Menu | |
| Select a Command from a Toolbar | |
| Tour Office 2007. Select Options from Dialog Boxes | |
| Use Dialog Box Controls | |
| Save a Document with a Different Name | |
| Print a Document | |
| Uninstall a Program | |
| Using Software | |
| Create Word Processing Documents | |
| Work with Numbers in a Spreadsheet | |
| Build Presentations | |
| Organize Information in a Database | |
| Insert and Manipulate Images | |
| Design Documents with Desktop Publishing Software | |
| Play Sounds and Music | |
| Play Game | |
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