This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.

See it done. Do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Computer Basics, Windows Vista Edition teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from your computer hardware and software. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to do what you want to do. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.

Learn how to…

• Set up and configure your new computer system

• Upgrade your computer with new hardware and software

• Use Windows Vista--and personalize it just for you

• Connect to the Internet for web surfing, email, and instant messaging

• Manage and edit digital photos with Windows Photo Gallery

• Play, copy, and burn your own music CDs--and download music from the Internet to play on your iPod

• Protect your family and your computer from viruses, spam, and spyware

• Set up a wireless home network and share your Internet connection with multiple computers

Easy steps guide you through each task.

Items you select or click are shown in bold.

Each step is fully illustrated.

Category: Computers

Covers: General Computing

User Level:  Beginning

Introduction 1

Part 1: Understanding How Your Computer Works 2

Part 2: Setting Up and Using a Desktop PC 14

Part 3: Setting Up and Using a Notebook PC 28

Part 4: Using Microsoft Windows Vista 38

Part 5: Working with Files and Folders 62

Part 6: Using Microsoft Word 78

Part 7: Connecting to the Internet 96

Part 8: Setting Up a Wireless Home Network 132

Part 9: Playing Music and Movies 150

Part 10: Working with Digital Photos 168

Part 11: Adding New Devices to Your System 190

Part 12: Protecting Your Computer 200

Part 13: Taking Care of Your Computer 214

Glossary 228

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 3 Ratings

Well written... - 2008-06-09
Reviewer Rating:
When it comes to computers I need all the help I can get. This book is well written and easy to understand. It has helped me a lot.

Good Basic Book On Computers - 2009-09-04
Reviewer Rating:
"Easy Computer Basics" is a good book for the person who needs to learn exactly what the title suggests. The colorful pictures and illustrations will keep the reader's attention and covers such areas as:

1. Setting up and using a desktop or laptop computer.
2. Basic uses of Windows Vista.
3. Using the internet and a wireless network.
4. Playing movies, cds, and using digital photos.
5. Protecting and taking care of your computer.

A good introduction to computers. Recommended.

THE computer book to buy - 2009-08-06
Reviewer Rating:
If you know nothing; this is your first computer and you can barely turn it on, this is your book. It looks like overhead projectors look; showing all phases of the work. Easy to follow, does not digress, good tips. Nothing here not to like. And it is in color, just like your computer.

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Top Level Categories:
Hardware
Operating Systems

Sub-Categories:
Hardware > Introduction
Operating Systems > Windows Vista