Computing for Seniors in easy steps: Covers Windows 8, 8.1 and 8.1 Update 1

by Sue Price

Overview

Computing for Seniors in easy steps is a leading computer guide for senior users, updated to cover today's computing-on-the-go lifestyle. This book demystifies the world of Tablet PCs, touchscreens, apps, internet, email, Skype, digital photography, online shopping and more. Written in the familiar In Easy Steps style, it will smoothly get you up and running with all the important aspects of your computer.

With larger type for easy reading, Computing for Seniors in easy steps walks you through the ABCs of different PC models, the Windows 8 interface, downloading and using key apps, keeping in touch, money management, creating your own letterhead, customizing and sharing your computer — safely and securely.

This is the fifth edition of this popular title, and covers Windows 8 and Office 2013.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840785760
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	08/27/2013
Series:	In Easy Steps
Edition description:	Fifth Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Sue Price has been teaching adult education classes for over 20 years. She has taught a wide variety of computing classes to students of all ages and fully understands the needs of newcomers to computing and of those who wish to develop their IT skills and experience. Sue has authored all earlier editions of this successful title.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing Your PC 9

The Age of the Computer 10

Setting the Scene 11

The Desktop Computer 12

The Laptop Computer 13

The Tablet Computer 14

The Microsoft Surface 15

Connections 16

Computer Peripherals 17

Technical Jargon Explained 19

The Operating System 20

Windows 8 Editions 21

Windows 8 Apps 22

Desktop Apps 24

Windows 8 Only Apps 25

Microsoft Office 26

Start Your PC 27

Microsoft Account 28

2 Learn and Discover 29

Getting Started 30

Touch Gestures 32

Keyboard Shortcuts 34

Discover the Apps 35

Open Some Apps 36

The SkyDrive App 38

Upload to SkyDrive 39

Search for an App 40

Desktop Apps 41

App Switcher View 42

View Side-by-Side 43

Close the Apps 44

Close the Computer 45

3 Apps from the Store 47

The Windows Store 48

Explore the Store 49

Your Store Account 51

Download Apps 52

Other Readers 55

Music 56

Music from Other Sources 58

Games 61

The Solitaire Collection 63

Update the Apps 64

4 Communicate 65

Electronic Mail 66

The Mail App 67

Get an Email Address 68

Add the New Account 69

The Mail Folders 71

Receiving Email 73

Create an Email Message 74

Manage Your Email 75

Reply and Forward 76

Attachments 77

Receiving an Attachment 78

Edit the Attachment 79

Security Settings 80

Your Contacts 81

Live Chat 83

Video Contact 84

Travel and Email 86

5 Surfing the Web 87

What is the Internet? 88

Web Addresses 90

Navigating the Web 91

Choose Your Home Page 92

Searching for Web Pages 93

Tabbed Browsing 94

Returning to a Website 95

Manage Your Favorites 96

Save Picture from Web Page 98

Save Text from Web Page 99

Online PDF Documents 100

TV Online 102

Internet Security 104

Manage Your Browser 106

Useful Websites 108

6 Shopping on the Web 109

Sign Up for Offers 110

Newspapers 111

eBooks 112

Research Products 114

Set Preferences 115

Compare Prices 116

Register at a Website 117

Buy Online 118

Order Groceries Online 120

Buying and Selling on eBay 122

Internet Fraud Prevention 124

7 Letters and Reports 125

Working on the Desktop 126

A Simple Document 127

Save the Document 129

File Management 131

View Documents Library 132

Organize Your Documents 133

Retrieve Your Document 134

Edit Your Document 135

Print Your Document 136

Working with Text 137

Move and Copy 138

Enhance Your Document 139

Write a Letter 140

Create a Template 142

Create a Table 144

8 Money Management 145

Household Budget 146

Show Expenses and Values 148

Autosum 149

Calculations 150

Copy and Paste 152

The Fill Tool 153

Apply Formatting 155

Control the View 156

Check Formulas 157

Print the Spreadsheet 158

Track Your Stock Portfolio 160

Stock on the Web 162

Online Banking 164

Find Online Banks 165

Online Banking Tips 166

9 Digital Photography 167

The Built-in Cameras 168

Basic Operations 169

Connect a Camera 171

Safely Remove Hardware 173

The Photos App 174

Print Your Photos 176

Photos on the Internet 177

Alternative Photo Apps 178

Digital Photography Tips 180

10 Presentations 181

PowerPoint Presentations 182

Add Slides 183

Using Themes 184

Insert Objects 185

Illustrate Your Data 186

PowerPoint Views 188

Transitions 189

Animations 190

Run the Slide Show 491

Print Options 192

Publication Issues 193

Save and Share 194

11 Personalize Windows 195

Screen Backgrounds 196

Your Account Image 198

Organize the Start Screen 199

Group Tiles 200

Customize the Desktop 201

Add Desktop Shortcuts 202

Mouse Buttons 203

Pointer Options 204

Display Management 205

Ease of Access Center 206

Accessibility Tools 207

PC Settings 208

Synchronize Your Settings 210

12 Manage Your Computer 211

Sharing Your PC 212

Create an Account 213

Manage User Accounts 215

The Guest Account 216

Switch User 217

HomeGroup 218

Windows RT HomeGroup 220

Action Center 221

Uninstall an App 223

Windows Update 224

Mobility Center 226

File History 227

System Restore 229

Recovery Featires 231

System Properties 232

Index 233