Brilliant Laptops for the Over 50s Windows 7 Edition

Description

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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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