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Overview
Updated to cover the update to Windows 8 (Windows 8.1) the book begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly.
Extensive coverage is also devoted to networking and using a laptop wirelessly, with particular attention given to accessing the Internet from wireless locations (Hot Spots) such as airports, coffee shops and libraries.
Laptops for Seniors in easy steps demonstrates that seniors can have the freedom to take their computing and wireless technology with them at all times.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781840786323 |
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Publisher: | In Easy Steps Limited |
Publication date: | 10/07/2014 |
Series: | In Easy Steps |
Pages: | 216 |
Product dimensions: | 7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d) |
About the Author
Nick is an established In Easy Steps author with several successful guides to his credit.
Table of Contents
1 Choosing a Laptop 7
A Brief History of Laptops 8
Laptops v. Desktops 10
Types of Laptops 11
Laptop Jargon Explained 12
Size and Weight 14
Getting Comfortable 15
Carrying a Laptop 18
Keyboard and Touch Pad 19
Using an External Mouse 20
Ports and Slots 21
The Wonder of Wireless 22
Cleaning a Laptop 23
Choosing a Carry Case 24
Spares and Accessories 25
2 Around a Laptop 27
Opening Up and Turning On 28
Touchscreen Laptops 29
Windows 8.1 Interface 30
The Start Screen 32
The Start Button is Back 34
The Desktop and Taskbar 36
Opening at the Desktop 38
Working with Windows Apps 39
Navigating Windows 8.1 40
Using a Microsoft Account 44
Turning Off 46
Help and Support Center 47
Screen Resolution 48
Adjusting Text 49
Adjusting Volume 50
Loading CDs and DVDs 51
Adding Devices 52
Pen Drives 54
3 Getting Up and Running 55
Sign-in Options 56
Charms 58
Default Settings 62
Personalize Settings 64
PC Settings 68
Organizing the Start Screen 70
Naming Groups 74
Opening File Explorer 75
Scenic Ribbon 76
Switching Users 78
4 Working with Apps 79
Starting with Apps 80
Windows 8.1 Apps 82
Using Windows 8.1 Apps 84
Viewing All Apps 85
Closing Windows 8.1 Apps 86
Searching for Apps 87
Pin to Start Screen 88
Pin to Taskbar 89
Apps on the Desktop 90
Using the Windows Store 92
Buying Apps 95
Side-by-Side Apps 96
Install and Uninstall 98
Using Live Tiles 100
5 Internet and Email 101
Connecting to the Internet 102
IE 11 in Windows 8.1 Mode 104
Navigating Pages 106
Pinning a Web Page 107
Tabs in Windows 8.1 Mode 108
IE 11 Windows 8.1 Settings 109
IE 11 on the Desktop 110
Bookmark Favorites 112
Homepage 113
Tabbed Browsing 114
Downloading New Browsers 115
Shopping Online 116
Booking a Vacation 118
Researching Family History 120
Setting Up Mail 122
Working with Mail 124
Sharing with Mail 126
6 It's a Digital World 127
Importing Photos 128
Viewing Photos 130
Playing Music 134
Copying Music 136
Viewing Videos 137
Finding People 138
Using the Calendar 140
Playing Games 142
Sharing with OneDrive 143
7 On Vacation 145
Transporting Your Laptop 146
Keeping Your Laptop Safe 147
Temperature Extremes 148
Laptops at Sea 149
Power Sockets 150
Airport Security 151
Keeping in Touch 152
8 Sharing with Your Family 155
About Multiple Users 156
Managing Your Account 158
Adding Users 160
Family Safety 162
9 Networking and Wireless 169
Setting up a Network 170
Going Wireless 171
Discover Networks 172
Network and Sharing Center 173
Join the HomeGroup 174
Sharing Files and Folders 176
Sharing Settings 177
Saving Files for Sharing 178
Sharing a Printer 180
View Network Components 181
Network Troubleshooting 182
10 Battery Issues 183
Types of Battery 184
Power Consumption 185
Battery Management 186
Charging the Battery 189
Removing the Battery 190
Dead and Spare Batteries 191
Battery Troubleshooting 192
11 Troubleshooting 193
Protecting Against Viruses 194
Using a Firewall 196
Windows Defender 198
User Account Controls 200
Action Center 201
Updating Software 202
Backing Up 204
Restoring Files 206
System Restore 208
Index 211