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Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition)
Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789731754
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 253
Authors:
Michael Miller
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Absolute Beginner s Guide to Computer Basics, Second Edition
Absolute Beginner s Guide to Computer Basics, Second Edition
Copyright
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Tell Us What You Think
Introduction
How This Book Is Organized
Conventions Used in This Book
Let Me Know What You Think
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1. Understanding Your Computer Hardware
What Your Computer Can-and Can t-Do
Getting to Know Your Personal Computer System
Computer Hardware Basics
Chapter 2. Setting Up Your New Computer System
Before You Get Started
Connecting the Cables
Turning It On and Setting It Up
Part II: Using Windows
Chapter 3. Understanding Microsoft Windows XP
What Windows Is-and What It Does
Different Versions of Windows
Working Your Way Around the Desktop
Important Windows Operations
Using the Start Menu
Understanding Files and Folders
All the Other Things in Windows
Getting Help in Windows
Chapter 4. Taking Windows for a Spin
Playing a Game
Launching a Program-and Printing and Saving a Document
Viewing Your Documents
Examining Your Hard Disk
Shutting Down Your System
Chapter 5. Personalizing Windows
Changing the Look of Your Desktop
Organizing Desktop Icons
Changing the Way the Start Menu Works
Activating Special Effects
Changing Your Click
Using a Screensaver
Resetting the Time and Date
Setting Up Additional Users
Chapter 6. Working with Files and Folders
Viewing Folders and Files
Navigating Folders
Creating New Folders
Renaming Files and Folders
Copying Files
Moving Files
Deleting Files
Working with Compressed Folders
Part III: Upgrading and Maintaining Your System
Chapter 7. Adding New Hardware and Devices to Your System
Most Popular Peripherals
Understanding Ports
Adding New External Hardware
Adding New Internal Hardware
Using the Add Hardware Wizard
Connecting Portable Devices to Your PC
Chapter 8. Setting Up a Home Network
How Networks Work
Setting Up a Wired Network
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Sharing Files and Folders Across Your Network
Chapter 9. Performing Routine Maintenance
Free Up Disk Space by Deleting Unnecessary Files
Make Your Hard Disk Run Better by Defragmenting
Perform a Hard Disk Checkup with ScanDisk
Keep Your Hardware in Tip-Top Condition
Chapter 10. Dealing with Common Problems
How to Troubleshoot Computer Problems
What to Do When Windows Freezes
Dealing with a Major Crash
Undoing the Damage with System Restore
Part IV: Using Computer Software
Chapter 11. Installing New Software
Automatic Installation
Manual Installation
Installing Software from the Internet
Removing Old Programs
Chapter 12. Using Suites and Bundles
Evaluating the Most Popular Software Bundles
Working with Works
Chapter 13. Working with Words
Exploring the Word Interface
Working with Documents
Working with Text
Printing a Document
Formatting Your Document
Working with an Outline
Working with Pictures
Chapter 14. Working with Numbers
Understanding Spreadsheets
Entering Data
Inserting and Deleting Rows and Columns
Using Formulas and Functions
Sorting a Range of Cells
Formatting Your Spreadsheet
Creating a Chart
Chapter 15. Working with a Database
Creating a New Database
Changing Views
Editing Your Database
Sorting and Filtering
Creating a Report
Chapter 16. Working with Presentations
Understanding Microsoft PowerPoint
Creating a New Presentation
Formatting Your Slides
Adding Graphics
Applying Slide Transitions
Start the Show
Chapter 17. Managing Your Finances
Getting Started with the Setup Assistant
Navigating Money
Managing Your Bank Account
Banking Online
Chapter 18. Creating Cool Projects and Greeting Cards
Designing Simple Home Projects
Sending Electronic Greeting Cards
Chapter 19. Learning with Educational Software
Finding the Best Educational Software
Using Encyclopedia Programs
Chapter 20. Playing Games
Building a State-of-the-Art Gaming System
Installing and Playing PC Games
Playing Games Online
Playing Games Against Other Players
Finding Videogame News and Tips Online
Part V: Using the Internet
Chapter 21. Connecting to the Internet
Different Types of Connections
Before You Connect
Setting Up a New Connection
Connecting via a Commercial Online Service
Sharing an Internet Connection
Chapter 22. Surfing the Web
Understanding the Web
Using Internet Explorer
Basic Web Surfing
Advanced Operations
Let s Go Surfin
Chapter 23. Finding Stuff Online
How to Search the Web
Where to Search
Searching for People
Searching for News, Sports, and Weather
Searching for Financial Information
Searching for Medical Information
Chapter 24. Buying and Selling Online
Shopping Online
Buying-and Selling-at eBay Auctions
Buying a Car Online
House Hunting Online
Booking Travel Reservations Online
Chapter 25. Sending and Receiving Email
Setting Up Your Email Account
Understanding the Outlook Express Window
Managing Your Email
Sending Files via Email
Protecting Against Email Viruses
Using Address Book to Manage Your Contacts
Chapter 26. Using Instant Messaging and Chat
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
Chatting with Friends Online
Chapter 27. Using Newsgroups, Message Boards, and Blogs
Reading and Posting to Usenet Newsgroups
Participating in Web-Based Message Boards
Joining the Blog Community
Chapter 28. Downloading Files
Finding Files Online
Downloading from a File Archive
Downloading Files from Any Web Page
Chapter 29. Creating Your Own Web Page
Building a Web Page at a Home Page Community
Using Page-Building Software
Uploading Your Pages
Chapter 30. Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Nuisances
Safeguarding Your System from Computer Viruses
Fighting Email Spam
Hunting Down Spyware
Defending Against Computer Attacks
Shielding Your Children from Inappropriate Content
Part VI: Working with Music, Movies, and Photos
Chapter 31. Playing CDs and DVDs
Understanding CDDVD Playback
Using Windows Media Player
Playing a CD
Playing a DVD
Chapter 32. Ripping and Burning CDs
Understanding Digital Audio Formats
Get the Right Software
Ripping Songs from CD to Your PC
Burning Your Own CDs
Chapter 33. Downloading and Playing Digital Music
Downloading from Online Music Stores
Downloading from Free Music Sites
Downloading from File-Trading Networks
Playing Digital Music with Windows Media Player
Listening to Internet Radio
Chapter 34. Using Your PC with a Portable Music Player
Working with the Apple iPod
Transferring Songs to Other Portable Music Players
Chapter 35. Editing Your Own Home Movies
Configuring Your System for Video Editing
Choosing a Video Editing Program
Working with Windows Movie Maker
Chapter 36. Burning and Copying DVDs
Choosing a DVD Creation Program
Creating a Movie DVD Direct from Tape
Creating a Movie DVD from Video Files
Creating a DVD Slideshow
Copying a DVD
Chapter 37. Connecting a Digital Camera or Scanner
Making the Connection
Transferring Pictures from a Digital Camera
Transferring Pictures from a Memory Card Reader
Scanning a Picture
Chapter 38. Working with Digital Pictures
Managing Your Photos
Choosing a Photo Editing Program
Editing Your Photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements
Printing Your Photos
Printing Photos Online
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Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789731754
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 253
Authors:
Michael Miller
BUY ON AMAZON
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