[Dummies 01] • Laptops For Seniors For Dummies · 4th Edition, 4 by Muir, Nancy C. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part I: Get Going!

Chapter 1: Buying a Laptop

Understand All You Can Do with Laptops Overview of Hardware Appreciate Software Understand the Difference between a Desktop and Laptop Choose a Laptop Select a Version of Windows Determine Your Price Range Understand Displays Opt for Longer Battery Life Use USB Ports for Storage or DVDs Choose Features for Faster Performance Determine How You’ll Connect to the Internet

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Laptop

Install and Charge the Battery Log on to Windows 10 Use the Mouse Work with a Touchscreen Use Shortcuts Use the Function Keys Set the Date and Time Create a New User Account Switch User Accounts Shut Down Your Laptop

Chapter 3: Getting around Windows 10

Understand Changes in Windows 10 Work with the Desktop Display the Start Menu Use Task View to See Open Apps Use the Snap Feature to Organize Apps on the Desktop Search for Files and Web Content with Cortana Explore the Action Center Find a File or Open an Application with File Explorer Work with Windows 10 Using a Touchscreen Create Additional Desktops View All Apps in the Start Menu Empty the Recycle Bin Add an App to the Start Menu Create a Desktop Shortcut Resize Windows

Chapter 4: Managing Power

Change How Quickly the Computer Goes to Sleep Change How Quickly the Display is Turned Off Change the Display Brightness Turn On Battery Saver Choose a Power Plan Create a Customized Power Plan Define Power Button Functions

Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Display

Customize Windows’s Appearance Set Your Screen’s Resolution Change the Desktop Background and Color Change the Lock Screen Picture Change Your Account Picture Choose a Desktop Theme Set Up a Screen Saver Name Tile Groups Rearrange Tiles in the Start Menu Resize Tiles

Chapter 6: Getting Help with Vision, Hearing, and Dexterity Challenges

Use Tools for the Visually Challenged Replace Sounds with Visual Cues Make Text Larger or Smaller Set Up Speech Recognition Modify How Your Keyboard Works Use the Onscreen Keyboard Feature Set Up Keyboard Repeat Rates Customize Mouse Behavior Change the Cursor Make Your Touch Visible

Chapter 7: Setting Up Printers and Scanners

Install a Printer Add a Printer Manually Set a Default Printer Set Printer Preferences View Currently Installed Printers Remove a Printer Modify Scanner Settings

Part II: Getting Things Done with Software

Chapter 8: Connecting with Cortana

Overview of Cortana Set Up Cortana Set Up Cortana’s Notebook Interact with Cortana Set Reminders Search with Cortana Identify Music with Cortana

Chapter 9: Working with Software

Launch Software View Open Applications and Apps in Task View Close Software Move Information between Applications Set Application Defaults Uninstall an Application or App

Chapter 10: Working with Files and Folders

Understand How Windows Organizes Data Access Recently Used Items Locate Files and Folders in Your Laptop with File Explorer Work with the View Ribbon Search with Cortana Move a File or Folder Rename a File or Folder Create a Shortcut to a File or Folder Delete a File or Folder Create a Compressed File or Folder Add a Folder to Your Quick Access List Back Up Files

Part III: Going Online

Chapter 11: Working with Windows Apps

Get Up to Speed with the News App Display Weather Views Specify a Place in Weather Add a Contact in the People App Edit Contact Information Send Email to Contacts Add an Event to Your Calendar Invite People to an Event

Chapter 12: Hitting the Road with Your Laptop

Use the Maps App Set Your Location Show Traffic Get Directions Plan Travel Online Get Travel Advice and Information

Chapter 13: Understanding Internet Basics

Understand What the Internet Is Explore Different Types of Internet Connections Set Up an Internet Connection Practice Navigation Basics with the Microsoft Edge App Practice Navigation Basics with the IE App Understand Tabs in Browsers Understand Home Pages Set Up a Home Page in Microsoft Edge

Chapter 14: Browsing the Web

Learn More about Microsoft Edge Search the Web Search the Web with Cortana Use Reading View Find Content on a Web Page Add Your Own Notes to a Web Page Add a Web Page to the Reading List Add a Website to Favorites and Create a Folder Use Favorites View Your Browsing History View Your Reading List Print a Web Page Adjust Microsoft Edge Settings

Chapter 15: Staying Safe While Online

Understand Technology Risks on the Internet Use Suggested Content Download Files Safely Use InPrivate Browsing Use SmartScreen Filter Change Privacy Settings Understand Information Exposure Keep Your Information Private Spot Phishing Scams and Other Email Fraud Create Strong Passwords

Chapter 16: Keeping in Touch with Mail

Sign Up for an Internet-Based Email Account Set Up Accounts in the Mail App Get to Know Mail Open Mail and Receive Messages Create and Send Email Send an Attachment Read a Message Reply to a Message Forward Email Make Account Settings in Mail

Part IV: Having Fun

Chapter 17: Working in the Cloud

Use Applications Online Understand How OneDrive Works with the Cloud Add Files to OneDrive Online Share a Folder or File Using OneDrive Create a New OneDrive Folder Turn On the Sync Feature Choose which Settings You Want to Sync

Chapter 18: Connecting with People Online

Use Discussion Boards and Blogs Participate in Chat Understand Instant Messages (IMs) Explore Skype and Add Contacts Send and Receive Instant Messages (IMs) in Skype Make a Call Use Webcams Get an Overview of Collaborative and Social Networking Sites Sign Up for a Social Networking Service Understand How Online Dating Works

Part V: Windows Toolkit

Chapter 19: Getting Visual: Using Video, Photos, and Camera Apps

Overview of Media Apps Find Movies and TV Shows in the Store Play Movies and TV Shows Upload Photos and Videos from Your Digital Camera Take Photos with the Camera App Record Videos with the Camera App View Photos in the Photos App Edit Photos Share a Photo Run a Slide Show in the Photos App

Chapter 20: Playing Music in Windows 10

Set Up Speakers Adjust System Volume Use Windows Media Player to Rip Music Find Music in the Store Buy Music Search for Music with Cortana Create a Playlist Play Music

Chapter 21: Working with Networks

Join a Homegroup Make a Connection to a Network Specify What You Want to Share over a Network Set Up a Wireless Network Make Your Laptop Discoverable to Bluetooth Connect to Bluetooth Devices Go Online Using Your Cellular Network

Chapter 22: Protecting Windows

Understand Laptop Security Understand Windows Update Options Check for Windows Updates Enable Windows Firewall Run a Scan with Windows Defender Change Your Laptop Password Allow Firewall Exceptions Use a Lock to Deter Thieves Utilize a Fingerprint Reader Protect Your Laptop from Damage Use a Service to Find a Lost Laptop

Chapter 23: Maintaining Windows

Shut Down a Nonresponsive Application Create a System Restore Point Restore Your Laptop Reset Your Laptop Optimize a Hard Drive Free Disk Space

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