Description
Book SynopsisAimed at people over the age of 50 and written by an expert in the field, Joli Ballew, this book covers the topic of laptop computers.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Introduction to laptops
- Laptop advantages
- Access media and games
- Use the web to find your way
- Entertain your grandchildren
- Tablet PC support
- Use your laptop ergonomically
- Get started
Chapter 2 – Choosing and using a laptop
- Things to consider when shopping for a laptop
- Shopping checklist
- Choosing a rugged laptop
- Extended warranties
Chapter 3 – Exploring the outside of the laptop
- Locate and use various features
- Explore additional ports
Chapter 4 – Exploring the inside
- Basic functionality
- Keys common to most keyboards
Chapter 5 – Windows Vista
- Starting and activating Windows Vista
- Explore the Welcome Center
- About Vista editions
- Explore the desktop
- Explore Vista
- Explore the taskbar
- Explore the Sidebar
- Instant search
- Shut down Windows
Chapter 6 – Tweaking the look of Windows Vista
- Personalise the desktop with Aero
- Windows backgrounds
- Screen savers
- Changing desktop icons
- Screen resolution
- Mouse/screen pointers
- Font size
Chapter 7 – Configuring accessibility options
- Configure the Narrator
- Working with the Magnifier
- Using the on-screen keyboard
- Make the keyboard easier to use
- Explore keyboard shortcuts
- Explore additional ease of access options
- Using speech recognition
Chapter 8 – Safety and security
- User accounts and passwords
- Protecting your laptop
- Protecting your family and your data
- Staying safe online
- Help and support
Chapter 9 – Connecting to the Internet
- Choose among dial-up, broadband, mobile, wireless, satellite
- Configuring your home Internet connection
- Creating a wireless satellite connection
- Viewing and managing network connections
- Using free WiFi hotspot
Chapter 10 – Working with media and media applications
- Rip a CD in Media Player
- Playing music in Media Player
- Burn a CD in Media Player
- Import pictures
- Edit photos
- Share photos
- Watch DVDs
- Burn a data DVD
- Movie Maker basics
- Watching live television
- Record television
Chapter 11 – Instant and video messaging
- Get Live Messenger
- Configure Live Messenger
- Messaging
- Voice and video communications
Chapter 12 – The Mobility Center
- Explore Mobility Center
- Extend battery life
- Wireless connectivity
- Exploring presentation settings
- Sync Center
- Using an external display
Chapter 13 – Maintaining and upgrading your laptop
- Maintain your laptop
- Upgrading your laptop
Chapter 14 - Avoiding laptop disasters
- Commonsense precautions
- Health precautions
- Laptops and physical precautions Commonsense precautions
- Health precautions
- Laptops and physical precautions
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