Description

Aimed 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 Contents

Chapter 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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Troubleshooting guide

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Everything you need to know to get the most out of your laptop.

Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s, Windows 7 edition shows you everything that you will need to get up and running on your laptop in no time. Learn how to…

• Make Microsoft Windows 7 work for you and customise it to suit your needs
• Get the most out of Windows 7 applications, including Windows Aero
• Manage your files and information
• Perform searches to find your files and programs quickly
• Browse the web
• Enjoy your photos, videos and music using Windows Live Essentials
• Protect your laptop from Internet or network intruders
• Share files and media on a HomeGroup or network

Brilliant books provide quick and easy-to-access information. Features include:

Numbered step-by-step tasks

Visual screenshots

Expert tips, tricks and advice

Practical troubleshooting guide

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