Teach Yourself VISUALLY^TM Computers, 5th Edition

by Paul McFedries (Web Developer)

• ISBN13: 9780470168783
• ISBN10: 0470168781
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Visual

Summary

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something - and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 135 basic computer tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visual directions for performing necessary operations, including: Comparing types of computers Selecting memory and storage options Using Windowsr or Mac OSr X Working with digital media Exploring e-mail and the Web Protecting your privacy online Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Author Biography

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. Paul has worked with many different types of computers since 1975 and has been a full-time technical writer since 1991. He has written over 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista, Windows Vista Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks, and The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office 2007. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com), a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.

Table of Contents

Getting Familiar with Computer Basics

Discover the Computer

Benefits of Using a Computer

What You Can Do with a Computer

Types of Computers

Tour the Personal Computer

Learn About Computer Hardware

Explore Computer Software

Discovering How Your Computer Works

Get to Know Data Input Devices

Get Acquainted with Data Output Devices

Learn About the Operating System

Tour the Central Processing Unit

Understanding Memory

Learn About Data Storage

Purchasing a Computer

Choose a Computer Type

Select a CPU.Determine How Much RAM You Need

Select Data Storage Options

Choose a Monitor and Video Card

Choose a Printer

Add Other Peripherals

Purchase Additional Software

Tips on Purchase Considerations

Getting Started with Your Computer

Set Up Your Work Area

Connect the Computer Components

Turn On the Computer for the First Time

Use a Keyboard

Keyboard Types

Use a Mouse

Explore Mouse Types

Use a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive

Use a Memory Card Reader

Restart the Computer

Turn Off the Computer

Learning Windows Vista Basics

Explore the Windows Vista Screen

Start a Program

Switch Between Programs

Tour a Program Window

Access a Command from a Drop-Down Menu

Select a Command Using a Toolbar

Select Options from a Dialog Box

Use Dialog Box Controls

Save a Document

Open a Document.Print a Document

Edit Document Text

Copy a File.

Move a File

Rename a File.

Delete a File

Learning Macintosh OS X Basics

Explore the OS X Screen

Tour the Dock

Start a Program

Switch Between Programs

Tour a Program Window

Access a Command from a Menu

Select a Command Using a Toolbar

Select Options from a Dialog Box

Save a Document

Open a Document

Print a Document

Edit Document Text

Copy a File

Move a File

Rename a File

Delete a File

Using Software

Install a Program

Uninstall a Program

Create Documents with a Word Processor

Crunch Numbers with a Spreadsheet

Build Presentations with a Presentation Program

Store Information with a Database

Manipulate Pictures with an Image Editor

Create Publications with a Desktop-Publishing Program

Networking Computers

Understanding Networking

Survey Networking Hardware

Discover Network Configurations

Examine Network Security

Learn About Network Collaboration

Using Multimedia

How a Digital Camera Works

How a Digital Video Camera Works

How a Webcam Works

How a Digital Audio Player Works

Discover Digital Images

Learn About Digital Video

Understanding Digital Audio

Copy Music CD Tracks to Your Computer

Capture Video on Your Computer

Watch TV on Your Computer

Discover Gaming Consoles

Working with Portable Computers

Understand the Adva

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