Smith Laptops for the Older and Wiser

Get Up and Running on Your Laptop Computer
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-68883-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: The Third Age Trust (U3A)/Older & Wiser

Helpful, easy-to-follow guide for new laptop users over the ageof 50
Laptops are fun and more popular than ever, but they are stillcomputers and come with their own set of issues: easier to steal,more likely to be dropped, often dependent on wireless Internetaccess, and other concerns. If you're entering the computer worldas an older adult--and wondering about laptops--thisstraightforward, helpful book is for you.
Written in full color with lots of screenshots and clear,easy-to-read type, this friendly guide walks you through theprocess from start to finish: selecting which type of laptop isright for you (PC or Mac?), handling setup, safely adding wirelessInternet access, staying secure online, and much more.
* Provides guidance for purchasing your laptop, bringing it home,and setting up
* Walks you through all the various connections, buttons andswitches
* Shows you how to connect wirelessly at home and abroad,safely
* Delves into laptop accessories, whether you need them, and howto get the most out of them
* Addresses online security issues and how to stay safe
* Explores troubleshooting problems and how to save your preciousdata
Prepare properly, enjoy the freedom, and maybe even show thekids a thing or two with this fun and practical guide!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Bud E.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements.
About the Author.
Publisher's Acknowledgements.
Icons used in this book.
Chapter 1 - Introduction.
How this book is structured.
Challenging old beliefs.
Challenging fears.
Part I - Getting your laptop.
Chapter 2 - Choosing the right laptop for you.
Choosing the computer size.
Where to get advice.
Choosing the type of computer.
Summary.
Chapter 3 - Understanding laptop specifications.
The parts you can see and feel.
The parts you can't see.
Printer specifi cations.
Summary.
Chapter 4 - Buying your laptop.
Setting your budget.
Shopping online for a laptop.
Finding a laptop in the shops.
Summary.
Part II - Setup.
Chapter 5 - Buying broadband.
Choosing a broadband provider.
Buying your laptop in a package deal.
Summary.
Chapter 6 - Bringing your laptop home.
Setting your laptop up at home.
Making sure everything works.
Deleting software.
Loading software.
Summary.
Chapter 7 - Customising the Windows desktop.
Touring the desktop.
Control Panel.
Summary.
Part III - Getting up and running.
Chapter 8 - Getting power to the people.
How your laptop uses power.
Using power management.
Getting plugged in.
Summary.
Chapter 9 - Staying connected.
Wireless connections at home and away.
Finding and choosing a wireless network.
Alternatives to a wireless network.
Summary.
Chapter 10 - Using your laptop'ssoftware.
Using Accessories.
Using word processing and spreadsheets.
Summary.
Chapter 11 - Learning what you can do online.
Using email.
Using online search.
Finding videos, music and more online.
Summary.
Chapter 12 - Preventing problems.
Preventing loss or theft.
Preventing damage.
Preventing freezes and slowdowns.
Preventing loss of data.
Summary.
Part IV - Glossary.
Glossary.
Index.