Teach Yourself VISUALLY Laptops, 2nd Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing Laptops

Study Laptop Anatomy

Review Types of Laptops

Explore Microprocessors

Explore Power Options

Understanding Hard Drives

Understanding Types of Data Storage

Understanding Types of Slots and Ports

Chapter 2: Shopping for a Laptop

Choose an Operating System

Select a Microprocessor

Choose the Right Weight

Choose the Best Battery

Compare Monitor Display Sizes

Assess Graphics Capabilities

Explore Wireless Capabilities

Determine Memory and Storage Needs

Compare Keyboard and Mouse Features

Consider Extra Features and Add-Ons

Make a Shopping List

Find the Best Laptop

Chapter 3: Adding Peripherals and Accessories

Get Extra Cables

Add Input Devices

Add External Storage Devices

Find the Right Laptop Case

Using Cooling Pads

Using Docking Stations

Add a Printer or Scanner

Add Security Items

Add Headphones

Add Portable Accessories

Add Memory

Chapter 4: Setting Up Your New Laptop

Understanding Laptop Basic Operations

Connect Cables and Peripherals

Charge the Battery

Charge the Battery

Turn the Laptop On

Turn the Laptop On

Using a Touchpad

Using a Touchpad

Explore a Wireless Mouse

Get to Know the Keyboard

Connect a Printer or Hardware Device from Windows

Connect a Printer or Hardware Device from Windows

Chapter 5: Exploring Windows 8

Introducing Windows 8

Explore New Navigation Techniques

Log On to Windows 8

Log On to Windows 8

Get to Know the Windows 8 Start Screen

Access the Windows 8 Start Screen

Access the Windows 8 Start Screen

Launch Windows 8 Apps

Launch Windows 8 Apps

Find an App

Find an App

Shop for Apps

Shop for Apps

Work with the Charms Bar

Work with the Charms Bar

Work with the App Bar

Work with the App Bar

Access PC Settings

Access PC Settings

Pin Items to the Start Screen

Pin Items to the Start Screen

Shut Down Windows 8

Shut Down Windows 8

Access the Desktop

Access the Desktop

Get to Know the Windows Desktop

View Your Computer’s Contents

View Your Computer’s Contents

Empty the Recycle Bin

Empty the Recycle Bin

View Mobility Settings

View Mobility Settings

Find Help

Find Help

Chapter 6: Personalizing Your Laptop

Change the Screen Resolution

Change the Screen Resolution

Change Your Account Picture

Change Your Account Picture

Customize the Start Screen

Customize the Start Screen

Personalize the Lock Screen

Personalize the Lock Screen

Customize Start Screen Tiles

Customize Start Screen Tiles

Add a New User Account

Add a New User Account

Change the Desktop Background

Change the Desktop Background

Set the Date and Time

Set the Date and Time

Adjust Laptop Volume

Adjust Laptop Volume

Chapter 7: Working with Software

Understanding Software

Install a Program

Install a Program

Open and Close a Program

Open and Close a Program

Explore a Program Window

Resize and Move Program Windows

Resize and Move Program Windows

Work with Multiple Program Windows

Work with Multiple Program Windows

Using a Ribbon

Explore the Ribbon

Using Menus, Buttons, and Lists

Using Menus, Buttons, and Lists

Work with Dialog Boxes

Create and Save a File

Create and Save a File

Open a File

Open a File

Print a File

Print a File

Chapter 8: Performing Popular Software Tasks

Schedule Dates with the Calendar App

Schedule Dates with the Calendar App

Find a Location with the Maps App

Find a Location with the Maps App

Explore Windows Accessories

Enter and Edit Text in WordPad

Enter and Edit Text in WordPad

Format Text in WordPad

Format Text in WordPad

Create Pictures with Windows Paint

Explore Microsoft Office

Add a Game App

Chapter 9: Managing Computer Files and Folders

Understanding File Formats

View Files and Folders

View Files and Folders

Navigate Folder Windows

Open Files and Folders

Open Files and Folders

Create a New Folder

Create a New Folder

Select Files and Folders

Select Files and Folders

Move and Copy Files and Folders

Move and Copy Files and Folders

Rename a File or Folder

Rename a File or Folder

Compress a File or Folder

Compress a File or Folder

Extract Compressed Files

Extract Compressed Files

Search for Files and Folders

Search for Files and Folders

Sort and Filter Files

Sort and Filter Files

Tag Files

Tag Files

Delete a File or Folder

Delete a File or Folder

Chapter 10: Connecting to a Network

Understanding Computer Networks and Devices

Understanding Wireless Computing

Review a Home-based Network Setup in Windows 8

Connect to a Wireless Network

Connect to a Wireless Network

Share Files and Folders via Public Folders

Share Files and Folders via Public Folders

Set Up a Homegroup

Set Up a Homegroup

Share Within Your Homegroup

Share Within Your Homegroup

Chapter 11: Exploring the Internet

Understanding the Internet and the World Wide Web

Launch the Internet Explorer Windows 8 App

Launch the Internet Explorer Windows 8 App

Launch the Desktop Internet Explorer Browser

Launch the Desktop Internet Explorer Browser

Open a Web Page

Open a Web Page

Search the Web

Search the Web

Keep Track of Your Favorite Pages

Keep Track of Your Favorite Pages

Change Your Home Page

Change Your Home Page

Chapter 12: Communicating Online

Understanding E-Mail

Using the Mail App

Using the Mail App

Add an Account to the Mail App

Add an Account to the Mail App

Send an E-Mail with the Mail App

Send an E-Mail with the Mail App

Reply to a Message

Reply to a Message

Forward a Message

Forward a Message

Work with File Attachments

Work with File Attachments

Save a Message as a Draft

Save a Message as a Draft

Move a Message to a Folder

Move a Message to a Folder

Using the People App

Using the People App

Using the Messaging App

Using the Messaging App

Explore Video Conferencing

Chapter 13: Working with Digital Images

View Photos with the Photos App

View Photos with the Photos App

View Photos in the Pictures Library

View Photos in the Pictures Library

View Photos with Windows Photo Viewer

View Photos with Windows Photo Viewer

Play a Slide Show Using Windows Photo Viewer

Play a Slide Show Using Windows Photo Viewer

Explore Windows Live Photo Gallery

Import Pictures from a Camera

Import Pictures from a Camera

Batch-Rename Photo Files

Batch-Rename Photo Files

Tag Photo Files

Tag Photo Files

Auto-Adjust a Photo

Auto-Adjust a Photo

Crop a Photo

Crop a Photo

Create and Publish an Online Photo Album

Create and Publish an Online Photo Album

Chapter 14: Working with Audio and Video

Use the Music and Video Apps

Use the Music and Video Apps

Open Windows Media Player

Open Windows Media Player

Build Your Media Library

Build Your Media Library

Listen to Music

Listen to Music

Watch Video Content

Watch Video Content

Create and Save Playlists

Create and Save Playlists

Burn CDs and DVDs

Burn CDs and DVDs

Connect and Test a Microphone

Connect and Test a Microphone

Chapter 15: Managing Laptop Power

Understanding Power Management

Create a Power Plan

Create a Power Plan

Adjust Screen Brightness

Adjust Screen Brightness

Check Battery Charge

Check Battery Charge

Using Your Battery Efficiently

Control Power Button Function

Control Power Button Function

Chapter 16: Maintaining Your Laptop

View PC Settings

View PC Settings

Explore the Control Panel

Explore the Control Panel

Update Your Operating System

Update Your Operating System

Back Up Data with File History

Back Up Data with File History

Free Up Disk Space

Free Up Disk Space

Defragment Your Hard Drive

Defragment Your Hard Drive

Check Your Hard Drive for Errors

Check Your Hard Drive for Errors

Clean and Protect Your Screen and Keyboard

Chapter 17: Keeping Your Laptop Secure

Understanding Computer Security

Protect Your Laptop on the Road

Protect Yourself Online

Improve Email Privacy

Understanding Password Protection Strategies

Password-Protect Your Laptop

Password-Protect Your Laptop

Set a Picture Password

Set a Picture Password

Encrypt Your Data

Encrypt Your Data

Thwart Intruders with Windows Firewall

Thwart Intruders with Windows Firewall

Enable Parental Controls

Enable Parental Controls

Filter Spam and Scams with Windows Live Mail

Filter Spam and Scams with Windows Live Mail

Check for Spyware with Windows Defender

Check for Spyware with Windows Defender

Check Problems with the Action Center

Check Problems with the Action Center

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Chapter 1: Introducing Laptops

Portable computers, referred to as notebooks or laptops, began as a great tool for people who travel and want to take their computer along. Today, laptops with high-end displays and huge processing power are taking over the desktop, as well. Laptops are lighter and more durable than ever before, making them a practical choice for most computing needs.

Study Laptop Anatomy

Review Types of Laptops

Explore Microprocessors

Explore Power Options

Understanding Hard Drives

Understanding Types of Data Storage

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