Computer Basics Windows 7 Edition In Simple Steps - Softcover

Ballew, Joli

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273736841 ISBN 13: 9780273736844

Publisher: Pearson Education Canada, 2010

Synopsis

Top 10 Tips to Get You Started

Chapter 1 â Set Up a PC or Laptop

Connect a USB mouse and keyboard
Locate and press the power button
Connect and install a USB printer
Connect additional hardware
Chapter 2 â First Steps

Explore the Getting Started window
Open an application
Open a window
Shut down windows safely
Chapter 3 â Explore Windows 7 Applications

Write a letter with Notepad
Reopen a saved file
View sample pictures
Empty the Recycle Bin
Chapter 4 â Work with Files and Folders

Create a folder on the desktop
Open a saved file
Search for a lost file
Back up a folder (or file) to an external drive
Chapter 5 â Work with Windows

Change the view in a window
Restore a window
Move a window
Reposition a window to take up half the screen
Chapter 6 â Personalize Windows 7

Add desktop icons
Create a shortcut on the desktop
Search for anything from the Start menu
Configure the Taskbar
Chapter 7 â Surf the Internet

Open a Web site in Internet Explorer
Set a Home page
Mark a Favorite
Stay safe online
Chapter 8 â Get Windows Live Essentials

Download and install Windows Live Essentials
Get a Windows Live ID
Sign in
Open Windows Live Photo Gallery
Chapter 9 â Windows Live Mail

Set up a Windows Live e-mail account
Compose and send a new email
Attach something to an email using Attach
Add a contact
Chapter 10 â Work with Media

Open Media Player and locate music
Listen to a song
View pictures in Windows Live Photo Gallery
Open Media Center
Chapter 11 â Connect to your Home Network

Create the connection
Enable Network Discovery
Access the Public folder
Diagnose Connection Problems
Chapter 12 â Manage Computer Resources and Connected Devices

Use ReadyBoost
Use Disk Defragmenter
Change what happens when you press the power button or close the lid
Manage all connected devices
Chapter 13 â Stay Secure

Require a password
Scan for viruses with Windows Defender
Enable the Firewall
Create a basic backup
Chapter 14 â Fix Problems

Use System Restore
Disable unwanted start up items
Resolve internet connectivity problems
Uninstall unwanted programs

About this title

From the Back Cover

Use your computer with confidence 

 

This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using:

 

• a friendly, visual approach
• simple language
• practical, task-based examples
• large, full-colour screenshots.

 

Discover everything you want to know about using your computer in this easy- to- use guide; from the most essential tasks that you’ll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you’ll encounter.

 

Practical. Simple. Fast.

 

 

Get the most out of your computer with practical tips on every page:

 

·        ALERT:  Solutions to common problems

·        HOT TIPS: Time-saving shortcuts

·        SEE ALSO: Related tasks and information

·        DID YOU KNOW? Additional features to explore

·        WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Jargon explained in plain English

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education Canada
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273736841
• ISBN 13: 9780273736844
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224