About the Book
* What the book covers: PCs Just the Steps For Dummies, 2nd Edition, covers the basic information new PC owners need to master their computer with practical, step-by-step lessons for the most common tasks.
* Series features: Just the Steps For Dummies books present readers with concise, step-by-step instructions for carrying out the activities essential to achieving competence in the technology.
* General layout:
* Chapter openers present the tasks covered with associated page numbers to help readers find material fast
* Two-column design has step lists in the left column and visual elements in the right column
* Minimal front matter
* No extraneous elements such as sidebars and text on parts pages
* Short introduction with standard headings
If you're looking for step-by-step instructions for learning a PC, "PCs Just The Steps For Dummies, 2nd Edition," has exactly what you need. Author Nancy Muir knows how to get PC beginners up to speed in a hurry, the fun and easy way.
No lengthy theory here; "Just the Steps For Dummies" books focus on the steps necessary to accomplish key tasks. From the most basic things like turning on your PC and setting the date and time to setting up and using a wireless network, you'll find simple steps that lead to great results. You learn how to: Set up your computerWork with the Start menuNavigate Windows VistaView the contents of a drive with Windows ExplorerCreate a passwordPlay movies with Windows Media PlayerSet up your Internet connectionSend and receive e-mailBrowse the Web with Internet ExplorerWork with sound and videoSet up a wired Ethernet networkTroubleshoot problems with hardwareRun Windows Update, and many more common PC tasks
It's easy to find what you want to know, because every chapter lists the tasks it covers and the page on which each can be found. Tasks are presented with numbered steps and plenty of illustrations that show you what you should be seeing on your screen. "PCs Just The Steps For Dummies, 2nd Edition" gets you going with that new PC in no time, and it's a great reference to keep handy.