Chapter 1 – Introduction to laptops
- Laptop advantages
- Access media and games
- Use the web to find your way
- Entertain your grandchildren
- Tablet PC support
- Use your laptop ergonomically
- Get started
Chapter 2 – Choosing and using a laptop
- Things to consider when shopping for a laptop
- Shopping checklist
- Choosing a rugged laptop
- Extended warranties
Chapter 3 – Exploring the outside of the laptop
- Locate and use various features
- Explore additional ports
Chapter 4 – Exploring the inside
- Basic functionality
- Keys common to most keyboards
Chapter 5 – Windows Vista
- Starting and activating Windows Vista
- Explore the Welcome Center
- About Vista editions
- Explore the desktop
- Explore Vista
- Explore the taskbar
- Explore the Sidebar
- Instant search
- Shut down Windows
Chapter 6 – Tweaking the look of Windows Vista
- Personalise the desktop with Aero
- Windows backgrounds
- Screen savers
- Changing desktop icons
- Screen resolution
- Mouse/screen pointers
- Font size
Chapter 7 – Configuring accessibility options
- Configure the Narrator
- Working with the Magnifier
- Using the on-screen keyboard
- Make the keyboard easier to use
- Explore keyboard shortcuts
- Explore additional ease of access options
- Using speech recognition
Chapter 8 – Safety and security
- User accounts and passwords
- Protecting your laptop
- Protecting your family and your data
- Staying safe online
- Help and support
Chapter 9 – Connecting to the Internet
- Choose among dial-up, broadband, mobile, wireless, satellite
- Configuring your home Internet connection
- Creating a wireless satellite connection
- Viewing and managing network connections
- Using free WiFi hotspot
Chapter 10 – Working with media and media applications
- Rip a CD in Media Player
- Playing music in Media Player
- Burn a CD in Media Player
- Import pictures
- Edit photos
- Share photos
- Watch DVDs
- Burn a data DVD
- Movie Maker basics
- Watching live television
- Record television
Chapter 11 – Instant and video messaging
- Get Live Messenger
- Configure Live Messenger
- Messaging
- Voice and video communications
Chapter 12 – The Mobility Center
- Explore Mobility Center
- Extend battery life
- Wireless connectivity
- Exploring presentation settings
- Sync Center
- Using an external display
Chapter 13 – Maintaining and upgrading your laptop
- Maintain your laptop
- Upgrading your laptop
Chapter 14 - Avoiding laptop disasters
- Commonsense precautions
- Health precautions
- Laptops and physical precautions Commonsense precautions
- Health precautions
- Laptops and physical precautions
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