If you’re a part of the business world, chances are that you need to use a laptop for mobile computing. Newly revised and updated to serve as a valuable guide for anyone who operates a laptop computer, Laptops for Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition is an indispensable guide that’s perfect for when you’re on the road.You’ll learn how to select the perfect laptop to take with you on the road and you’ll find out how to install or activate WiFi, Bluetooth, wired Ethernet, satellite, and other communication media to keep you connected to the business world. Now you can make sure that you will choose the best software for mobile computing and manage all your files and accounts safely and securely. You’ll be prepared to fix or work around common hardware and software failures so that you can proceed with your tasks. You will:Become familiar with all your laptop’s componentsOrganize and manage files and accountsDeal with repairs, unusual or non-standard power sources, and alternate means of communicationProperly equip your laptop carrying case with tools and resourcesAdd software tools to synchronize and update files between a laptop, a PDA, and a desktop or office serverIn addition to the basics, learn keyboard shortcuts for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, find troubleshooting advice, and cool things you can add to your laptop in Laptops for Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition, a convenient and handy guide!
Author(s): Corey Sandler
Edition: 2
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 240
Tags: Библиотека;Компьютерная литература;Для начинающих;
Laptops FOR Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition......Page 4
About the Author......Page 6
Contents at a Glance......Page 8
Table of Contents......Page 10
Part 1 The Laptop Computer......Page 16
Checking Out Basic Hardware......Page 17
Cornering Input and Output......Page 20
Delving into Basic Software......Page 23
Diving into Laptop Types and Models......Page 25
Entering the Box......Page 29
Foraging for Hardware......Page 31
Going Through Windows......Page 34
Hitting the Internet......Page 35
Organizing Files, Extensions, and Folders......Page 37
Part 2 Built-in Stuff......Page 40
Checking Out the Screen......Page 41
Going with an External Monitor......Page 44
Grabbing the Keyboard......Page 47
Letting Your Light Shine and Button Press......Page 49
Lighting Up with Batteries......Page 50
Listening to the Sounds and Furies......Page 54
Pointing and Clicking......Page 55
Putting It in Storage......Page 56
Part 3 Ports......Page 62
Communicating at High Speed......Page 63
Enjoying Audio and Video......Page 68
Networking for Fun and Profit......Page 71
Pairing Up with Legacy Ports......Page 72
Part 4 Windows Essentials......Page 74
Accessing the Desktop......Page 75
Biting into the All Programs Menu......Page 77
Boarding the Control Panel......Page 79
Coming to My Computer (Also Known As Computer)......Page 81
Dealing with My Documents (Also Known As Documents)......Page 82
Entering the Network and Sharing Center......Page 83
Finding Out about My Network Places (Also Known As Network)......Page 84
Foraging Through the Recycle Bin......Page 86
Getting Going with the Start Button......Page 88
Honing in on the System Tray (Also Known As Notification Area)......Page 91
Leaning on the Taskbar......Page 95
Sidling Up to the Sidebar......Page 97
Part 5 Storage......Page 100
A Quick Understanding of Computer Math......Page 101
Driving a CD or DVD......Page 103
Blu-ray Discs......Page 106
Ejecting and Inserting a CD, DVD, or BD......Page 107
Getting to AutoPlay......Page 108
Memories of Floppy and Flash Memory Drives......Page 110
Undeleting and Unformatting......Page 112
Part 6 Folders, Subfolders, and Directories......Page 114
Adventures in Windows Explorer......Page 115
Compressing Folders......Page 118
Designing Folders......Page 120
Customizing the Appearance of a Folder......Page 121
Managing Folders......Page 123
Part 7 Files......Page 126
Dissecting a File......Page 127
Associating a File with a Program......Page 133
Launching a Search Party for a Missing File......Page 135
Finding the Path to Your File......Page 137
Managing Your Files......Page 139
Part 8 Networks......Page 146
Being a Workgroup (ie)......Page 147
Easing into Ethernet......Page 149
Getting a Network Name and Address......Page 154
Sharing Devices and Internet Connections......Page 158
Wirelessly Networking......Page 160
Part 9 The Internet......Page 164
Connecting via Broadband......Page 165
Wireless Internet Options......Page 167
Connecting via Dial-up Modem......Page 168
Part 10 Road Tips......Page 174
Copping Best Practices for Laptops On the Move......Page 175
Hiding the Hardware......Page 177
Locking Down Your Data......Page 178
Making a Tough Password......Page 183
Managing Internet Safety......Page 185
Picking Up after Yourself......Page 186
Sticking with Security and System Maintenance Utilities......Page 191
Part 11 Keyboard Shortcuts for Laptop Users......Page 194
Dabbling in Laptop Hot Keys......Page 195
Inserting Symbols in Text......Page 196
Using General Keyboard Shortcuts......Page 200
Part 12 Emergency Kit......Page 204
Looking for the Obvious and Obscure......Page 205
Recording the News You Can Use......Page 212
Troubleshooting the Common Cold Computer......Page 215
Glossary: Tech Talk......Page 222
Index......Page 230
