Sams teach yourself computer basics in 24 hours / Jill T. Freeze.

Contents

PART I: PC Basics
Hour 1: Beyond the on switch
What in the world is an Operating system ?
So what,s behind the name '' Windows '' ?
How can i tell if i have windows XP ?
The new and improved Windows XP ?
etc.

Hour 2: Windows your way
Rearranging the Desktop Icons
Making it big; Enlarging your Desktop icons
Maximize screen size by hiding the taskbar
Banishing the Desktop Blues
etc.

Hour 3: Getting organized with windows
Thinking about getting organized
Getting to know Windows Explorer's filing headquarters
Creating a new folder
Good file naming techniques; Another organizational aids
etc.

Hour 4: Health care for PCs
Archiving your files
Defragmenting your hard drive
Cleaning your Disk
Protecting yourself against computer viruses
etc.

Hour 5: Sending out an S.O.S
Computer Chaos
Disk and drive Dilemma
Monitor Messes
Printing Problems
etc.

Hour 6: Sharing your PC with others
Modifying the primary user's Account
Creating a New user Account
Switching from one Account to another
Using fast user switching
etc.

PART II: Making things happen with software

Hour 7: It's all about the software
Software defined
Purchasing a New Program
Where to buy software
Registering your software
etc.

Hour 8: Jump start word processing
Anatomy of the Word 2002 work space
Common Menus and Menu Options
The shared standard toolbar
Keystrokes;Another way to get the job done
etc.

Hour 9: Polish those documents
Templates and wizards: An Overview
Achieving professional results using word 2002 templates
For a more customized document, use a wizard
etc.

Hour 10: The numbers game
Learning the spreadsheet Lingo
Anatomy of the Excel 2002 Workspace
Moving around in Excel
Moving between sheets
etc.

Hour 11: When only a database will do
Planning your Database
Building a database in Excel 2002
Using a data form to enter excel database records
Editing data with a data form
etc.

PART III: Logging on to the internet

Hour 12: Connecting to the internet
Finding an internet service provider
Information to gather from your New Internet Service Provider
Setting up your connection using the Windows XP, home edition's
etc.

Hour 13: The savvy net surfer
What is Netiquette Anyway ?
Top 10 E-mail rules of the road
Top m10 Newsgroup rules of the road
etc.

Hour 14: Navigating the information superhighway
The Web Surfing Primer
Seeing the Sites
Revisiting history with the History button
Working with favourite Web sites
etc.

Hour 15: Finding things online
Where's the good stuff ?
Staying on topic: The Value of Subject Indices
The least you need to know about search engines
Tips for refining your search criteria
etc.

Hour 16: Sending and receiving E-mail
The Anatomy of the Outlook express workspace
Composing an E-Mail message
Assessing what you have in your Inbox
Reading a message
Checking for New Message
etc.

Hour 17: Browsing online newsgroups
How do i find the good stuff ?
Subscribing to a Newsgroup
Before jumping In
Reading a Newsgroup
etc.

Hour 18: Downloading goodies from the internet
Finding free stuff for your web pages
When you find something you want to use
Locating shareware or game demos worth downloading
etc.

Hour 19: Make your own web page in an hour
Choosing your web authoring tool
Using Word 2002's Web page Wizard
Adding text to your Web Site
Including a Hyperlink on a Web Page
etc.

PART IV: The multimedia PC
Hour 20: Spiffing up the OI's system
All about RAM
Types of CD Drives
Video cards; Making your Display Behave
etc.

Hour 21: Getting sights and sounds on your computer
The Computers are Alive, with the Sound of Music !
Burning Music CDs
Music and Videos on the Web
Tuning into the Radio online
etc.

Hour 22: The instant messaging primer
What is instant Messaging ?
Configuring Windows Messenger
Adding contacts to your Windows Messenger List
Sending an Instant Message
etc.

Hour 23: Digitally yours: working with electronic images
Selecting a scanner
The World of digital cameras
Your scanner or digital camera and Windows XP
From digital camera to
etc.


Hour 24: Star in your own movie or music video
The Bare Minimum
Planning for a great video
Presenting Windows Movie Maker
Getting video for the Movie

etc.

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