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
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."
