Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition)
Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789731754
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 261
Pages: 261
Authors: Michael Miller
- Absolute Beginner s Guide to Computer Basics, Third Edition
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You
- Introduction
- How This Book Is Organized
- Conventions Used in This Book
- Let Me Know What You Think
- Parti.Getting Started
- Chapter 1. Understanding Your PC Hardware
- What Your Computer Canand Can tDo
- 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
- Partii.Using Windows
- Chapter 3. Understanding Microsoft Windows XP
- What Windows Isand 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 Programand 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
- Partiii.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 or Wireless Network
- Running the Network Setup Wizard
- Setting Up Wireless Security
- Sharing Files and Folders Across the 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
- Partiv.Using Computer Software
- Chapter 11. Installing New Software
- Automatic Installation
- Manual Installation
- Installing Software from the Internet
- Removing Old Programs
- Chapter 12. Working with Microsoft Works
- Different Versions of Works
- Working with Works
- Other Popular Software Suites
- 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
- Setting Up Your Accounts
- Navigating Money
- Managing Your Bank Account
- Banking Online
- Chapter 18. 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
- Partv.Using the Internet
- Chapter 19. 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 20. Surfing the Web
- Understanding the Web
- Using Internet Explorer
- Basic Web Surfing
- Advanced Operations
- Let s Go Surfin
- Chapter 21. Finding Stuff Online
- How to Search the Web
- Where to Search
- Searching for People and Businesses
- Searching for News, Sports, and Weather
- Searching for Financial Information
- Searching for Medical Information
- Chapter 22. Shopping Online
- How to Shop Online
- How to Find the Best Prices Online
- How to Shop Safely
- Booking Travel Reservations Online
- Chapter 23. Buying and Selling in eBay Auctions
- How Does an eBay Auction Work?
- eBay Bidding, Step-by-Step
- Buy It Quick with Buy It Now
- Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Sellers
- eBay Selling, Step-by-Step
- Chapter 24. 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 25. Using Instant Messaging and Chat
- Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- Chatting with Friends Online
- Chapter 26. Using Newsgroups, Message Boards, and Blogs
- Reading and Posting to Usenet Newsgroups
- Participating in Web-Based Message Boards
- Joining the Blog Community
- Chapter 27. Downloading Files
- Finding Files Online
- Downloading from a File Archive Website
- Downloading Files from Any Web Page
- Chapter 28. Creating Your Own Web Page
- Building a Web Page at a Home Page Community
- Using Page-Building Software
- Uploading Your Pages
- Chapter 29. 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
- Partvi.Playing Movies and Music
- Chapter 30. Playing CDs and DVDs
- Understanding CDDVD Playback
- Using Windows Media Player
- Playing a CD
- Playing a DVD
- Chapter 31. Ripping and Burning CDs
- Understanding Digital Audio Formats
- Ripping Songs from CD to Your PC
- Burning Your Own CDs
- Copying Entire CDs
- Chapter 32. 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 33. Using Your PC with a Portable Music Player
- Working with the Apple iPod
- Transferring Songs to Other Portable Music Players
- Chapter 34. Editing Your Own Home Movies
- Configuring Your System for Video Editing
- Choosing a Video Editing Program
- Working with Windows Movie Maker
- Chapter 35. 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
- Partvii.Working with Digital Pictures
- Chapter 36. Connecting a Digital Camera or Scanner
- Making the Connection
- Transferring Pictures via USB or FireWire
- Transferring Pictures from a Memory Card Reader
- Scanning a Picture
- Chapter 37. Managing Your Digital Photos
- Managing Your Photos
- Choosing a Photo Editing Program
- Editing Your Photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Printing Your Photos
- Printing Photos Online
- Chapter 38. Creating Digital Scrapbooks and Other Photo Projects
- Checking Out Digital Scrapbook Programs
- Using Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Designer Deluxe
- More Fun Photo Projects
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Absolute Beginners Guide to Computer Basics (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789731754
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 261
Pages: 261
Authors: Michael Miller