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Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show youhow 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 135basic computer tasks. Each task-based spread includes easy, visualdirections for performing necessary operations, including:* Comparing types of computers* Selecting memory and storage options* Using Windows® or Mac OS® 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

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ Computers

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: 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
Chapter 2: 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
Chapter 3: 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
Chapter 4: 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
Chapter 5: 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
Chapter 6: 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
Chapter 7: 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
Chapter 8: Networking Computers
Understanding Networking
Survey Networking Hardware
Discover Network Configurations
Examine Network Security
Learn About Network Collaboration
Chapter 9: 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
Chapter 10: Working with Portable Computers
Understand the Advantages of a Portable Computer
Learn About the Portable Computer Battery
Maximize Battery Power
Discover the Portable Computer Screen
Upgrade with PC Cards
Learn About Portable Computer Accessories
Handwrite Notes on a Tablet PC
Discover the Handheld PC
Chapter 11: Connecting to the Internet
Introduction to the Internet
Explore Internet Connections
Start the Connect to the Internet Wizard
Set Up a Dial-Up Internet Connection
Set Up a Broadband Internet Connection
Set Up a Wireless Internet Connection
Connect to the Internet
Disconnect from the Internet
Make Your Internet Connection More Secure
Chapter 12: Surfing the World Wide Web
Introduction to the World Wide Web
Learn About Web Browsers
Search the Web
Read News on the Web
Research Using the Web
Buy and Sell on the Web
Socialize on the Web
Create Your Own Web Site
Chapter 13: Communicating Online
Introduction to E-Mail
Discover E-Mail Addresses
Compose an E-Mail Message
Receive an E-Mail Message
Learn About E-Mail Etiquette
Subscribe to a Mailing List
Learn About Mailing List Etiquette
Communicate by Instant Messaging
Carry on a Conversation
Chapter 14: Wireless Computing
Discover Wireless Computing
Discover Wireless Computing
Wireless Computing Devices
Configure a Wireless Gateway
Connect to a Wireless Network
Implement Wireless Network Security
Stream Media Throughout Your Home
Chapter 15: Performing Computer Maintenance
Update Your Operating System
Check Your Hard Drive for Errors
Defragment Your Hard Drive
Clean Up Your Hard Drive
Back Up Your Files
Chapter 16: Implementing Computer Security
Guard Against Internet Intruders
Protect Yourself on the Web
Protect Your Children on the Web
Reduce E-Mail Spam
Guard Against E-Mail Viruses
Enhance E-Mail Privacy
Create a Strong Password
Secure Your Computer

Teach Yourself VISUALLY™

Computers, 5th Edition

by Paul McFedries

Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ Computers, 5th Edition

Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.111 River StreetHoboken, NJ 07030-5774

Published simultaneously in Canada

Copyright © 2007 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

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Credits

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Special Help

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About the Author

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.

Author’s Acknowledgments

All books have text, of course, and I had fun supplying this book with its textual skeleton. However, this book’s beauty (and it is beautiful, I’m sure you will agree) comes from Wiley’s immensely talented group of illustrators, designers, and layout artists. They are all listed in the Credits section on the previous page, and I thank them for creating another gem. The text is important too, and the task of ensuring that what you read here is accurate, logically presented, and free of errors fell to an excellent group of editors that included project editor Jade Williams, copy editors Scott Tullis and Kim Heusel, and technical editor Lee Musick. Thanks to all of you for your exceptional competence and hard work. Thanks, as well, to acquistitions editor Jody Lefevere for asking me to write this book, and to Karen Hammond for taking many of the original photographs used in this book.

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Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Computer Basics

Are you ready to start learning about computers? This chapter will help by introducing you to the computer and showing you its benefits and uses. You learn about the different types of computers, take a tour of a typical personal computer, and learn the difference between computer hardware and software.

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

Discover the Computer

A computer is a device that you can use to store, manipulate, and display text, numbers, images, and sounds.

Computer

A computer is an electronic device that is designed to work with information. The computer takes information in, processes that information, and then displays the results. In this way, a computer is similar to a calculator, except that even the smallest computer is much more versatile than the most powerful calculator. Computers operate at amazingly fast speeds, with a typical computer processing millions of calculations every second.

Personal Computer

A personal computer is a small, relatively inexpensive computer that is designed for use by one person at a time. It allows you to perform personal tasks such as creating documents, communicating with other people, and playing games. The abbreviation PC is most often used to refer to computers that run the Microsoft Windows operating system, as well as to differentiate them from Macintosh computers.

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