Joli Ballew
Computer Basics In Simple Steps
Paperback Engels 2009 1e druk 9780273723479Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
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Discover everything you want to know about computer basics 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. Computer Basics In Simple Steps covers every practical aspect of choosing and using a PC; from understanding its features, programs and applications, to Internet and email connection, to keeping your PC safe and secure. Easy to understand practical tasks will help you to achieve immediate results. This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know - A friendly, visual approach. Easy-to-understand language. Practical hands-on tasks Full-colour large format screenshots Practical hints, tips and shortcuts feature on every page.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780273723479
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:256
Uitgever:Pearson Education
Druk:1
Hoofdrubriek:Hardware, Computer en informatica
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Inhoudsopgave
Top 10 Computer Basics Tips
1. Set up a PC
2. Write a letter
3. Change the background and screen saver
4. Play a game
5. Compose and send an email
6. Access a website
7. Back up a folder to an external drive
8. Upload a digital photo from a digital camera, phone or memory card
9. Copy a CD to your hard drive
10. Get help and support
Chapter 1 – Set up a PC or laptop
Locate and plug in the power cable
Connect the monitor
Connect a USB mouse and keyboard
Connect external speakers or headphones
Connect and install a printer
Connect and install a webcam
For a laptop: locate, insert or remove the battery
Locate and press the power button
Connect additional hardware
Chapter 2 – First steps
Start your PC
Activate a new PC
Use the mouse
Use the keyboard
Use the touchpad
View the Welcome Center in Vista
Watch demonstration videos
Shut down Windows safely
Chapter 3 – Common tasks
Locate, open and close an application
Open a window
Close a window
Search for a program with the Start menu
Write a letter with Notepad
Save a letter with Notepad
Reopen a saved file
Print a letter with Notepad
Use the calculator
Play solitaire
Change the background
Change the screen saver
Empty the Recycle Bin
Chapter 4 – Work with files and folders
Locate your personal folders
Create a folder
Create a subfolder
Copy a file
Move a file
Delete a file
Copy a folder
Move a folder
Delete a folder
Open a saved file
Search for a lost file
Back up a folder or file to an external drive
Chapter 5 – Personalise Vista
Enable the Sidebar
Set the time on the clock gadget
Add or remove a Sidebar gadget
Close the Sidebar
Enable Aero
Use Flip
Use Flip 3D
Change the screen resolution
Change the picture on the Start menu
Get recommendations to make your computer easier to use
Chapter 6 – Work with windows
Change the view in a window
Minimise a window
Restore a window
Maximise a window
Move a window
Resize a window
Chapter 7 – The Internet
Open a website in Internet Explorer
Open a website in a new tab
Set a home page
Mark a favourite
Change the zoom level of a webpage
Clear history
Stay safe online
Print a webpage
Chapter 8 – Email
Set up an email account in Windows Mail
View an email
View an attachment
Reply to an email
Forward an email
Compose and send a new email
Attach a picture to an email using Insert
Attach a picture to an email using right-click
Add a contact
Print an email
Change how often Mail checks for email
Apply a junk email filter
Create a folder
Move email to a folder
Delete email in a folder
Chapter 9 – Stay secure
Add a new user account
Require a password
Configure Windows Update
Scan for viruses with Windows Defender
Enable the firewall
View and resolve Security Center warnings
Chapter 10 – Digital Pictures
· Install a digital camera or webcam
· Install a printer
· Open Photo Gallery and view a picture
· Upload digital photos
· Import pictures from a media card
· View a slideshow of pictures
· Auto adjust picture quality
· Fix red eye
1. Set up a PC
2. Write a letter
3. Change the background and screen saver
4. Play a game
5. Compose and send an email
6. Access a website
7. Back up a folder to an external drive
8. Upload a digital photo from a digital camera, phone or memory card
9. Copy a CD to your hard drive
10. Get help and support
Chapter 1 – Set up a PC or laptop
Locate and plug in the power cable
Connect the monitor
Connect a USB mouse and keyboard
Connect external speakers or headphones
Connect and install a printer
Connect and install a webcam
For a laptop: locate, insert or remove the battery
Locate and press the power button
Connect additional hardware
Chapter 2 – First steps
Start your PC
Activate a new PC
Use the mouse
Use the keyboard
Use the touchpad
View the Welcome Center in Vista
Watch demonstration videos
Shut down Windows safely
Chapter 3 – Common tasks
Locate, open and close an application
Open a window
Close a window
Search for a program with the Start menu
Write a letter with Notepad
Save a letter with Notepad
Reopen a saved file
Print a letter with Notepad
Use the calculator
Play solitaire
Change the background
Change the screen saver
Empty the Recycle Bin
Chapter 4 – Work with files and folders
Locate your personal folders
Create a folder
Create a subfolder
Copy a file
Move a file
Delete a file
Copy a folder
Move a folder
Delete a folder
Open a saved file
Search for a lost file
Back up a folder or file to an external drive
Chapter 5 – Personalise Vista
Enable the Sidebar
Set the time on the clock gadget
Add or remove a Sidebar gadget
Close the Sidebar
Enable Aero
Use Flip
Use Flip 3D
Change the screen resolution
Change the picture on the Start menu
Get recommendations to make your computer easier to use
Chapter 6 – Work with windows
Change the view in a window
Minimise a window
Restore a window
Maximise a window
Move a window
Resize a window
Chapter 7 – The Internet
Open a website in Internet Explorer
Open a website in a new tab
Set a home page
Mark a favourite
Change the zoom level of a webpage
Clear history
Stay safe online
Print a webpage
Chapter 8 – Email
Set up an email account in Windows Mail
View an email
View an attachment
Reply to an email
Forward an email
Compose and send a new email
Attach a picture to an email using Insert
Attach a picture to an email using right-click
Add a contact
Print an email
Change how often Mail checks for email
Apply a junk email filter
Create a folder
Move email to a folder
Delete email in a folder
Chapter 9 – Stay secure
Add a new user account
Require a password
Configure Windows Update
Scan for viruses with Windows Defender
Enable the firewall
View and resolve Security Center warnings
Chapter 10 – Digital Pictures
· Install a digital camera or webcam
· Install a printer
· Open Photo Gallery and view a picture
· Upload digital photos
· Import pictures from a media card
· View a slideshow of pictures
· Auto adjust picture quality
· Fix red eye
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