PCs Just the Steps For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Nancy C. Muir (Web Developer)

• ISBN13: 9780470406922
• ISBN10: 0470406925
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

What the book covers: PCs Just the Steps For Dummies, 2 nd Edition, covers the basic information new PC owners need to master their computer with practical, step-by-step lessons for the most common tasks. Series features: Just the Steps For Dummies books present readers with concise, step-by-step instructions for carrying out the activities essential to achieving competence in the technology. General layout: Chapter openers present the tasks covered with associated page numbers to help readers find material fast Two-column design has step lists in the left column and visual elements in the right column Minimal front matter No extraneous elements such as sidebars and text on parts pages Short introduction with standard headings

Table of Contents

Introduction

Setting Up Your Computer

Getting to Know Computer Basics

Your PC Out of the Box

Using Discs and Drives

Setting Up Your Display

Setting Up Input Devices

Setting Up Accessibility Features

Getting to Know Windows

Adjusting Windows Settings

Getting Around the Windows Desktop

Customize the Look of Windows

Getting to Work

Working with Files and Folders

Working with Software

Working with Networks

Having Fun with Photos and Movies

Working with Sound and Music

Working with Printers, Faxes, and Scanners

Going Online

Internet Basics

Using E-Mail

Connecting with Others

Computer Maintenance and Security

Computer Maintenance

Protecting Windows

Index

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