Absolute beginner's guide to computer basics

Miller, Michael 1958- (Author).

Summary: Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating how to print letters, manage finances, shop online, send and receive e-mail, and customize the desktop.

Record details

ISBN: 9780789736734
ISBN: 078973673X
ISBN: 0768674824
ISBN: 9780768674828
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xix, 430 pages) : illustrations
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Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Que, ©2007.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- How this book is organized -- Which version of Windows? -- Conventions used in this book -- Let me know what you think -- I. Getting started -- 1. Understanding desktop PCs -- What your computer can, and can't, do -- Getting to know your personal computer system -- Computer hardware basics -- 2. Understanding notebook PCs -- Notebooks PCs : pros and cons -- Key elements of a notebook PC -- Different types of notebook PCs -- Special considerations for using a notebook PC -- 3. Setting up your new computer system -- Before you get started -- Connecting the cables -- Turning it on and setting it up -- II. Using Windows -- 4. Getting to know Windows Vista -- Introducing Windows Vista -- Working your way around the desktop -- Important Windows operations -- Using the start menu, and switching programs -- Using Windows Explorers -- All the other things in Windows -- Getting help in Windows -- Shutting down Windows, and your computer -- 5. Using Windows XP on older computers -- Before Vista : previous versions of windows -- Getting to know Windows XP -- Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista -- 6. Personalizing Windows -- Getting to know the Windows control panel -- Changing the look of your desktop in Windows Vista -- Changing the look of your desktop in Windows XP -- Organizing desktop icons -- Changing the way the start menu works -- Resetting the time and date -- Setting up additional users -- 7. Working with files, folders, and disks -- Understanding files and folders -- Viewing folders and files -- Navigating folders -- Searching for files -- Creating new folders -- Renaming files and folders -- Copying files -- Moving files -- Deleting files -- Working with compressed folders -- Copying files to another computer -- Backing up your important files.

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