CPU, Intel, VDU, server, Megabyte, MHz, monitor, DVD...Forget the techical jargon. This is a concise and down-to-earth guide that will help you become computer literate - in your own time and on your own terms. You can do it. Beginning with the basics, The Beginner's Guide to Computers explains, in your language, the useful terms and shortcuts that will enable you to use a computer with confidence and competence. Includes everything you need to know to benefit from the Internet and e-mail and to get it working for you.
Author(s): Susan Holden, Matthew Francis
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 416
Preliminaries......Page 1
Contents......Page 6
How to Get Started......Page 13
How to use Microsoft Word......Page 42
How to use Help......Page 122
How to Play Computer Games......Page 144
How to Use Disks, Play Music and Watch Movies......Page 155
How to Stay in Control of Your PC......Page 168
How to Create and Manage Files......Page 224
How to Get Connected to the Internet......Page 251
How to Use the World Wide Web......Page 277
How to Use E-mail and Outlook Express......Page 319
How to Keep your Computer Healthy......Page 355
How to Use Windows Media Player......Page 378
How to Add a Scanner and a Digital Camera......Page 394
How to Add a Printer and Printing......Page 400
More on Windows......Page 419
Jargon Busters......Page 429
