Teach Yourself Visually Laptops (Paperback, 2, Revised)

Chapter 1 Introducing Laptops Study Laptop Anatomy 4 Review Types of Laptops 6 Explore Microprocessors 8 Explore Power Options 9 Understanding Hard Drives 10 Understanding Types of Data Storage 12 Understanding Types of Slots and Ports 14 Chapter 2 Shopping for a Laptop Choose an Operating System 18 Select a Microprocessor 20 Choose the Right Weight 21 Choose the Best Battery 22 Compare Monitor Display Sizes 23 Assess Graphics Capabilities 24 Explore Wireless Capabilities 25 Determine Memory and Storage Needs 26 Compare Keyboard and Mouse Features 28 Consider Extra Features and Add-Ons 30 Make a Shopping List 32 Find the Best Laptop 33 Chapter 3 Adding Peripherals and Accessories Get Extra Cables 36 Add Input Devices 37 Add External Storage Devices 38 Find the Right Laptop Case 40 Using Cooling Pads 41 Using Docking Stations 42 Add a Printer or Scanner 43 Add Security Items 44 Add Headphones 45 Add Portable Accessories 46 Add Memory 47 Chapter 4 Setting Up Your New Laptop Understanding Laptop Basic Operations 50 Connect Cables and Peripherals 51 Charge the Battery 52 Turn the Laptop On 53 Using a Touchpad 54 Explore a Wireless Mouse 55 Get to Know the Keyboard 56 Connect a Printer or Hardware Device from Windows 58 Chapter 5 Exploring Windows 8 Introducing Windows 8 62 Explore New Navigation Techniques 64 Log On to Windows 8 65 Get to Know the Windows 8 Start Screen 66 Access the Windows 8 Start Screen 67 Launch Windows 8 Apps 68 Find an App 69 Shop for Apps 70 Work with the Charms Bar 71 Work with the App Bar 72 Access PC Settings 73 Pin Items to the Start Screen 74 Shut Down Windows 8 75 Access the Desktop 76 Get to Know the Windows Desktop 77 View Your Computer's Contents 78 Empty the Recycle Bin 79 View Mobility Settings 80 Find Help 82 Chapter 6 Personalizing Your Laptop Change the Screen Resolution 86 Change Your Account Picture 88 Customize the Start Screen 90 Personalize the Lock Screen 92 Customize Start Screen Tiles 94 Add a New User Account 98 Change the Desktop Background 100 Set the Date and Time 102 Adjust Laptop Volume 104 Chapter 7 Working with Software Understanding Software 108 Install a Program 110 Open and Close a Program 112 Explore a Program Window 114 Resize and Move Program Windows 116 Work with Multiple Program Windows 118 Using a Ribbon 120 Using Menus, Buttons, and Lists 122 Work with Dialog Boxes 124 Create and Save a File 126 Open a File 128 Print a File 129 Chapter 8 Performing Popular Software Tasks Schedule Dates with the Calendar App 132 Find a Location with the Maps App 134 Explore Windows Accessories 136 Enter and Edit Text in WordPad 138 Format Text in WordPad 140 Create Pictures with Windows Paint 144 Explore Microsoft Office 146 Add a Game App 148 Chapter 9 Managing Computer Files and Folders Understanding File Formats 152 View Files and Folders 154 Navigate Folder Windows 155 Open Files and Folders 156 Create a New Folder158 Select Files and Folders 159 Move and Copy Files and Folders 160 Rename a File or Folder 162 Compress a File or Folder 163 Extract Compressed Files 164 Search for Files and Folders 165 Sort and Filter Files 166 Tag Files 168 Delete a File or Folder 170 Chapter 10 Connecting to a Network Understanding Computer Networks and Devices 174 Understanding Wireless Computing 176 Review a Home-based Network Setup in Windows 8 178 Connect to a Wireless Network 180 Share Files and Folders via Public Folders 182 Set Up a Homegroup 184 Share Within Your Homegroup 186 Chapter 11 Exploring the Internet Understanding the Internet and the World Wide Web 190 Launch the Internet Explorer Windows 8 App 192 Launch the Desktop Internet Explorer Browser 193 Open a Web Page 194 Search the Web 195 Keep Track of Your Favorite Pages 196 Change Your Home Page 198 Chapter 12 Communicating Online Understanding E-Mail 202 Using the Mail App 204 Add an Account to the Mail Ap