Teach yourself visually laptops / Nancy C. Muir.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Muir, Nancy, 1954-

Series:

Teach yourself visually.

Visual read less, learn more.

Teach yourself visually

Visual read less, learn more

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Laptop computers.

Portable computers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Laptops

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley ; Chichester : John Wiley [distributor], 2008.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Visual learners will find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show how to tackle more than 150 tasks related to using a laptop. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for such operations as comparing different laptop models, using the keyboard and touchpad, connecting to a wireless network, adding PC cards and input devices, securing an Internet connection, setting up a low-battery alarm , and more. Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks, while full-color screen shots demonstrate each task.

Contents:

Teach Yourself Visually Laptops; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 Introducing the Laptop; Explore a Laptop; How a Laptop Differs from a Desktop; Types of Laptops; Discover Slots and Ports; Understanding Hard Drives; Using Data Storage; Understanding Power Options; Understanding Microprocessors; Chapter 2 Choosing Laptop Peripherals and Accessories; Get Extra Connectors; Add Input Devices; Buy a Laptop Case; Types of External Data Storage; Save to a Data Storage Device; Add PC Cards; Connect to a Printer; Add Security; Use Cooling Pads and Docking Stations; Take Along Power Accessories

Add HeadphonesConnect and Test a Microphone; Chapter 3 Buying Your Laptop; Choose an Operating System; Select a Price Range; Select the Right Weight; Look at Wireless Capabilities; Understanding Battery Life; Choose the Best Battery; Choose a Monitor; Determine Memory and Storage Needs; Select a Microprocessor; Review Graphics Capabilities; Examine the Keyboard and Mouse; Consider Final Details; Chapter 4 Setting Up Your New Laptop; Examine the Laptop; Connect Cables and Peripherals; Charge the Battery; Turn the Laptop On and Off; Install a Program; Use a Touchpad or Button Mouse

Input with a Tablet PCUse a Wireless Mouse; Get to Know the Keyboard; Work with the Embedded Numeric Keypad; Adjust Screen Brightness; Chapter 5 Working with a Macintosh; Buy Your Mac Laptop; Set Up Your Mac; Explore the Mac Desktop; Work with the Dock; Explore the Finder; Work with the Keyboard and Trackpad; Manage Windows with Exposé; Work with Widgets; Explore the Internet with Safari; Work with Power Management; Chapter 6 Exploring Windows Vista; Get to Know the Desktop; Access the Start Menu; Add a Desktop Shortcut; Work with the Recycle Bin; Adjust System Volume

Display and Close the SidebarWork with Gadgets; Work with Windows Explorer; Change the Screen Resolution; Change the Desktop Background; Get Help; Ask for Remote Assistance; Chapter 7 File Management Basics; Create a New Folder; Copy a File; Move a File; Rename a File; Compress Files; Work with File Formats; Save Files; Back Up Files; Delete Files; Burn Files to a CD/DVD; Search for Files and Folders; Open Recently Used Files; Chapter 8 Software Basics; Install a Program; Open a Program; Switch between Programs; Open a Document; Explore a Program Window; Select a Command from a Menu

Select a Command from a ToolbarTour Office 2007; Select Options from Dialog Boxes; Using Dialog Box Controls; Save a Document with a Different Name; Print a Document; Uninstall a Program; Chapter 9 Using Software; Create Word Processing Documents; Work with Numbers in a Spreadsheet; Build Presentations; Organize Information in a Database; Insert and Manipulate Images; Design Documents with Desktop Publishing Software; Play Sounds and Music; Play Games; Chapter 10 Connecting to a Network; Understanding Computer Networks; Discover Network Devices; Understanding Wireless Computing

Set Up a Wireless Connection

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786611237783

9781281237781

1281237787

9780470345108

0470345101

OCLC:

228430754