Laptops for Seniors for Dummies

Informationen zum Autor Nancy C. Muir owns a writing and consulting company that specializes in business and technology topics. She is an expert in helping older adults learn to use technology and has authored more than 100 books! including all editions of iPhone For Seniors For Dummies and iPad For Seniors For Dummies. Klappentext It's never too late to get up and running on a laptopJust bought your first laptop and not sure where to start? Here's the book you need. Easy-to-follow instructions (plus really easy-to-read fonts!) help you unlock the most convenient and fun aspects to using a laptop. Get advice on selecting the right laptop for you! learn to navigate the operating system without hassle! and get comfortable with files and folders! wireless printing! downloading apps! syncing to mobile phones! and maintaining security. You'll soon be using your trusty laptop for shopping! social networking! instant messaging! e-mailing! playing games! and more.* Helps the growing number of seniors who are embracing technology and often using a laptop for the first time get quickly up to speed* Covers basics such as how to use the keyboard and mouse! access the Internet! get familiar with Windows 8! and more* Guides you through staying safe online! using various Office applications! connecting to a wireless network! working with files and folders! playing games! and! of course! having fun* Features clear! easy-to-follow instructions and a large font and helpful images for easy readingLaptops For Seniors For Dummies! 3rd Edition is specially designed and written to help you become a tech-savvy senior in no time at all. Zusammenfassung It's never too late to get up and running on a laptopJust bought your first laptop and not sure where to start? Here's the book you need. Easy-to-follow instructions (plus really easy-to-read fonts!) help you unlock the most convenient and fun aspects to using a laptop. Get advice on selecting the right laptop for you! learn to navigate the operating system without hassle! and get comfortable with files and folders! wireless printing! downloading apps! syncing to mobile phones! and maintaining security. You'll soon be using your trusty laptop for shopping! social networking! instant messaging! e-mailing! playing games! and more.* Helps the growing number of seniors who are embracing technology and often using a laptop for the first time get quickly up to speed* Covers basics such as how to use the keyboard and mouse! access the Internet! get familiar with Windows 8! and more* Guides you through staying safe online! using various Office applications! connecting to a wireless network! working with files and folders! playing games! and! of course! having fun* Features clear! easy-to-follow instructions and a large font and helpful images for easy readingLaptops For Seniors For Dummies! 3rd Edition is specially designed and written to help you become a tech-savvy senior in no time at all. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1Part I: First Steps with Your Laptop 7Chapter 1: Discovering the Laptop Advantage 9Chapter 2: Buying a Laptop 19Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Laptop 37Chapter 4: Managing Power 55Part II: Exploring Windows 65Chapter 5: Getting Around Windows 8.1 67Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Display 91Chapter 7: Getting Help with Vision! Hearing! and Dexterity Challenges 111Chapter 8: Setting Up Printers and Scanners 133Chapter 9: Getting Help 151Part III: Having Fun and Getting Things Done 167Chapter 10: Working with Software Programs and Apps 169Chapter 11: Working with Files and Folders 181Chapter 12: Using Windows 8.1 Built-in Apps 203Chapter 13: Hitting the Road with Your Laptop 217Chapter 14: Getting Visual with Windows Media Player and the Video and Camera Apps 231Chapter 15: Playing Music in Windows 8.1 247Part IV: Exploring the Internet 265Chapter 16: Understanding Internet Basics 267...

Product details

• Authors: Nancy C Muir, Nancy C. Muir
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2013
• EAN: 9781118711057
• ISBN: 978-1-118-71105-7
• No. of pages: 480
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware