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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.

Table of Contents:
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


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780273723479
  • Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson Education Limited
  • Height: 230 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 190 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0273723472
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jun 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 519 gr


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