Your first PC can be intimidating. You’re probably panicky that you’ll hit a wrong key and send your information to some high-tech black hole or cause your PC to self-destruct. Not to worry.
PCs Just the Steps For Dummiesgives you simple directions for getting stuff done with your PC—everything from turning it on to using the Internet or a network. The book’s design features two columns, with numbered step-by-step instructions on one side and corresponding illustrations, screen shots, or photos on the other. You just pick the task you want to do and look up practical, no-nonsense how-to. This guide covers:
- Hardware basics and peripherals, including printers, faxes, and scanners
- Working with Windows XP, including managing memory and working with files and folders
- Working with sound and video
- Going online, searching the Web with Internet Explorer, and e-mailing with Outlook Express
- Networking, including configuration and connection and sharing folders or printers
- Protecting and troubleshooting your PC
With practical organization and a task-oriented approach, this book will have you inspired instead of intimidated. You won’t get an unabridged history of computers and a lot of gibberish; you will get clear, easy-to-follow instructions that help you get your tasks done efficiently on your PC.
Simple steps... for great results
Choose a Desktop Background
* Right-click the desktop and choose Properties from the shortcut menu that appears.
* In the resulting Display Properties dialog box, click the Desktop tab to display it, as shown in Figure 11-13.
* Select a desktop background option from the Background list.
If you don't want an image on your desktop, choose None for your background and then choose a color from the Color drop-down palette. If you don't like the colors offered, you can access a whole range of colors by clicking the Other button in the Color palette.
Get ready to:
* Hook up your printer
* Customize Windows XP
* Set up your monitor the way you want
* Get online
* Build a wired or wireless network
* Protect and troubleshoot your PC
Simple steps... for great resultsChoose a Desktop Background
- Right-click the desktop and choose Properties from the shortcut menu that appears.
- In the resulting Display Properties dialog box, click the Desktop tab to display it, as shown in Figure 11-13.
- Select a desktop background option from the Background list.
If you don't want an image on your desktop, choose None for your background and then choose a color from the Color drop-down palette. If you don't like the colors offered, you can access a whole range of colors by clicking the Other button in the Color palette.
Get ready to:
- Hook up your printer
- Customize Windows XP
- Set up your monitor the way you want
- Get online
- Build a wired or wireless network
- Protect and troubleshoot your PC
Introduction.
Part I: Hardware Basics.
Chapter 1: First Look at Your PC.
Chapter 2: Using Discs and Drives.
Chapter 3: Working with Input Devices.
Chapter 4: Setting Up Accessibility Features.
Chapter 5: Working with Printers, Faxes, and Scanners.
Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Laptop.
Part II: The Brains of the Beast.
Chapter 7: Working with Windows XP.
Chapter 8: Managing Memory.
Chapter 9: Setting Up Software.
Chapter 10: Working with Files and Folders.
Chapter 11: Exploring Windows Assets.
Part III: Working with Your Display,Multimedia, and Graphics.
Chapter 12: Setting Up Your Display.
Chapter 13: Working with Sound.
Chapter 14: Working with Digital Imaging and Video.
Part IV: Going Online.
Chapter 15: Accessing the Internet.
Chapter 16: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer.
Chapter 17: Exchanging E-Mail with Outlook Express.
Part V: Networking.
Chapter 18: Setting Up a Network.
Chapter 19: Connecting Across a Network.
Part VI: Security and Troubleshooting.
Chapter 20: Making Windows XP Secure.
Chapter 21: Troubleshooting Hardware Problems.
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting Software Problems.
Index.
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