Easy Computer Basics - Softcover

Miller, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789737981 ISBN 13: 9780789737984

Publisher: Que Corporation,U.S., 2008

Synopsis

See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows Vista Edition teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to do what you want to do. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to! *Set up and configure your new computer system*Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software*Use Windows Vista--and personalize it just for you*Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, and instant messaging*Manage and edit digital photos with Windows Photo Gallery*Play, copy, and burn your own music CDs--and download music from the Internet to play on your iPod*Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware*Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers Easy steps guide you through each task. Items you select or click are shown in bold. Each step is fully illustrated.Category: Computers Covers: General Computing User Level: Beginning Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding How Your Computer Works 2 Part 2: Setting Up and Using a Desktop PC 14 Part 3: Setting Up and Using a Notebook PC 28 Part 4: Using Microsoft Windows Vista 38 Part 5: Working with Files and Folders 62 Part 6: Using Microsoft Word 78 Part 7: Connecting to the Internet 96 Part 8: Setting Up a Wireless Home Network 132 Part 9: Playing Music and Movies 150 Part 10: Working with Digital Photos 168 Part 11: Adding New Devices to Your System 190 Part 12: Protecting Your Computer 200 Part 13: Taking Care of Your Computer 214 Glossary 228

About this title

From the Back Cover

Your new PC just arrived. You open the box, excited to hook it up, start surfing the web, send e-mails...and then you see all of the cords, CD-ROMs and parts that need to be connected and installed, and suddenly it doesn't seem like so much fun anymore. The instructions look even more intimidating. Don't panic! "Easy Computer Basics" can help. This up-to-date, full-color, highly visual guide will walk you through the entire set-up process and then show you how to use the different programs to accomplish common tasks. You'll learn how to: Use Microsoft Windows, Works and Word Connect to the Internet Surf the web Read and write e-mail View and edit digital pictures Download and listen to digital music Add new devices, such as printers and hard drives Perform basic maintenance and security tasks Having a computer is supposed to be fun, so don't let its size or complexity take the fun out of your experience. Make your PC work for you with "Easy Computer Basics."

About the Author

Michael Miller is a successful and prolific author with a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

Mr. Miller has written more than 60 best-selling books in the past 15 years. His books for Que include Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and Bad Pics Fixed Quick. He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his practical, real-world advice—as well as his ability to explain a wide variety of complex topics to an everyday audience.

You can email Mr. Miller directly at easycomputer@molehillgroup.com. His website is located at http://www.molehillgroup.com.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Que Corporation,U.S.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0789737981
• ISBN 13: 9780789737984
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 264