My Windows 8 Computer for Seniors
Que Corporation,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7897-4885-0 (ISBN)
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Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most
Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do
Common-sense help whenever you run into problems
Tips and notes to help you do even more
Over the years, you’ve learned a lot. Now, learn Windows 8!
We’ve identified the Windows 8 skills you need to stay connected with people you care about; keep your computer reliable, productive, and safe; express your creativity; find new passions; and live a better life!
Our crystal-clear instructions respect your smarts but never assume you’re an expert. Big, colorful photos on nearly every page make this book incredibly easy to read and use!
Set up your computer with no fuss or aggravation
Get productive fast, even if you don’t have computer experience
Use the new “touch” features of Windows 8 if you have a touchscreen device
Safeguard your privacy and protect yourself from online scams
Display up-to-the-minute news, weather, and stock prices
Browse and search the Web, wherever you go
Find reliable health information online
Make Skype video calls to friends and family
Use Facebook to find old friends and see what they’re up to
Store your pictures and share them with loved ones
Read eBooks on your PC–even enlarge text for greater comfort
Watch TV or movies with Netflix, Hulu Plus, or YouTube
Enjoy your music, and discover great music you’ve never heard
Fix your own computer problems without help
Michael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of non-fiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include Using Google Search, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 7 Your Way, Your First Notebook PC, and Facebook for Grown-Ups. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1 million copies. Find out more at the author’s website: www.molehillgroup.com Follow the author on Twitter: molehillgroup
P Prologue: Basic Operations 3
Using Windows 8 with a Mouse or Touchpad 3
Mouse and Touchpad Operations 4
Using Windows 8 with a Keyboard 6
Keyboard Operations 6
Using Windows 8 on a Touchscreen PC 8
Touchscreen Operations ..8
1 Understanding Computer Basics 11
Examining Key Components 11
Hard Disk Drive 12
Memory 13
Processor 13
Display 14
Keyboard 15
Pointing Device 16
Connectors 17
Exploring Different Types of PCs 19
Desktop PCs . 19
Notebook PCs 21
Which Type of PC Should You Buy? .22
Setting Up Your New Computer System 23
Set Up a Notebook PC 23
Set Up a Traditional Desktop PC 24
Set Up an All-in-One Desktop PC .26
2 Using Windows 8—If You’ve Never Used a Computer Before 29
Powering Up and Powering Down 29
Turn On and Configure Your New PC—for the First Time 30
Turn On Your System—Normally 39
Turn Off Your Computer 41
Finding Your Way Around Windows 8 .42
Use the Start Screen 43
Use the Start Screen .44
Display the Charms Bar .45
Use the Charms Bar 46
Display the Desktop .47
3 Using Windows 8—If You’ve Used Windows Before 49
Logging in with the New Lock Screen 50
Log Into Windows 8 51
Launching Apps from the New Start Screen 52
Display the Start Screen .53
Scroll Through the Start Screen 54
Open a Tile 55
Find Additional Apps and Utilities 56
Using New and Traditional Apps 57
Open the Desktop 57
Open a Traditional Desktop App 58
Exploring Improved System Tools 59
Configuring Options from the Charms Bar 61
Configure Windows 8 from the Charms Bar .61
Relearning Essential Operations 62
4 Setting Up User Accounts 67
Understanding Windows 8 User Accounts 67
Microsoft Accounts 68
Local Accounts 69
Setting Up a New Account on Your PC 69
Set Up a New User with a Microsoft Account 70
Set Up a New User with a Local Account 73
Switching Users 76
Change Users 77
Log Out of Windows 78
Log In with Multiple Users 78
5 Personalizing Windows 8 81
Personalizing the Start Screen 81
Change the Background Color and Pattern 82
Make a Tile Larger or Smaller 83
Rearrange Tiles 84
Remove a Tile 84
Add a New Tile 85
Turn On or Off a Live Tile 86
Personalizing the Lock Screen 87
Change the Lock Screen Background 87
Add Apps to the Lock Screen 89
Change Your Account Picture 91
Configuring Other Windows Settings 92
Configure Settings from the PC Settings Screen . 92
Configure Settings from the Traditional Control Panel .100
6 Using New Windows 8 Apps 103
Finding Apps in Windows 8 103
Search for Apps Installed on Your PC 104
Display All Your Apps 105
Pin an App to the Start Screen 105
Working with New Windows 8 Apps 106
Configure App Options .106
Switch Between Apps .107
Snap Two Apps on the Same Screen .108
Close an Open App 109
Using Popular Windows 8 Apps .110
News 110
Weather ..111
Sports ..112
Finance 113
Travel .113
Maps ..115
Calendar .117
Finding New Apps in the Windows Store 118
Browse the Windows Store 119
Download and Install a New App .120
7 Using Traditional Apps on the Desktop 125
Personalizing the Windows Desktop 125
Display the Desktop ..126
Change the Desktop Background ..127
Change the Color Scheme .129
Choose a Screen Saver ...131
Launching Your Favorite Programs ....133
Create a Shortcut on the Desktop ...133
Pin a Program to the Taskbar . ....134
Open a Program. ..135
Working with Traditional Software Programs ..136
Manage Windows ..136
Scroll Through a Window .138
Use Pull-Down Menus .139
Use Toolbars and Ribbons .....140
8 Browsing and Searching the Web 143
Connecting to the Internet—and Your Home Network .. .143
Connect to Your Home Network 144
Connect to a HomeGroup ..146
Access Other Computers in Your HomeGroup 149
Access Non-HomeGroup Computers on Your Network .150
Connecting to the Internet at a Wi-Fi Hotspot .151
Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot .151
Using Your Web Browser .153
Launch Internet Explorer .154
Browse the Web ....155
Open Multiple Pages in Tabs ..156
Save Your Favorite Web Pages ..157
Return to a Saved Page ...158
Searching the Internet ......159
Search Google ..160
Search Bing .....161
9 Protecting Yourself from Online Threats 165
Protecting Against Identity Theft ..166
Avoiding Phishing Scams .....167
Keeping Your Private Information Private 169
Hiding Personal Information on Facebook .170
Keeping Your Facebook Posts Private ....171
Protecting Against Online Fraud .....172
Identifying Online Scams ....173
Avoiding Online Fraud ..........174
Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware .. ..175
Protecting Against Malware .176
Protecting Against Attacks and Intrusions ...179
Employing a Firewall .....179
10 Senior Living Online 183
Reading Local and Community News Online ....183
Find Local News ....183
Find Local Weather ......185
Exploring Travel Opportunities Online ..186
Research a Destination .....186
Make Reservations ..188
Discovering Recipes Online. .189
Find Tasty Recipes .189
Finding Healthcare Information Online 190
Research Medical Conditions 191
Find a Doctor 192
Order Prescription Drugs 193
Obtaining Legal Advice Online 194
Find Legal Advice and Services 195
Managing Your Finances Online .196
Do Your Banking and Pay Your Bills 196
Track Your Investments .197
Shopping Online 198
Find a Bargain 199
Purchase an Item 200
Shop Safely 201
11 Emailing Friends and Family 205
Using the Windows 8 Mail App .205
Set Up Your Email Account 206
View Incoming Messages .208
Reply to a Message 209
Send a New Message 209
Using Web-Based Email .211
Send and Receive Messages with Yahoo! Mail . 212
Send and Receive Messages with Gmail 215
Send and Receive Messages with Outlook 216
Managing Your Contacts with the People App 218
View Your Contacts 218
Add a New Contact .220
12 Video Calling with Skype 223
Installing and Setting Up Skype 223
Download the Skype App 224
Launch Skype for the First Time 225
Configure Your Skype Account . .227
Calling Friends and Family 228
Add a Contact .228
Make a Video Call ..230
Make a Voice Call 232
13 Connecting with Facebook and Other Social Media 235
Sharing with Friends and Family on Facebook .236
Sign Up for Facebook .236
Discover New—and Old—Friends on Facebook 237
Post a Status Update .241
Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To .243
Explore Your Friends’ Timelines .244
Pinning Items of Interest to Pinterest 245
Create New Pinboards 246
Find and Repin Interesting Items 247
Pin an Item from a Web Page .248
Find People to Follow .249
Managing Your Social Media with the People App 250
Connect to Your Social Network Accounts .251
View Your Friends’ Social Activity ..253
Post to Facebook ..255
14 Storing and Sharing Pictures with Loved Ones 257
Using Your Digital Camera with Your Windows 8 PC 257
Transfer Photos from a Memory Card 258
Transfer Photos from an iPhone 261
Viewing and Editing Photos .264
View Your Photos .264
Touch Up Your Photos .267
Sharing Your Pictures Online ...269
Attach a Photo in Windows Mail 269
View an Attached Photo ...272
Upload Photos to a New Facebook Photo Album ..273
Upload Pictures to an Existing Facebook Photo Album ..277
View Photos on Facebook ..278
Upload Photos to Flickr .280
Share Your Flickr Photos ..282
15 Reading Books on Your PC 285
Reading eBooks with Amazon’s Kindle App. ....285
Download the Kindle App ... .286
Purchase eBooks from Amazon . ...288
Read an eBook ..290
Change How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen ...292
Reading eBooks with Barnes & Noble’s NOOK App .293
Download the NOOK App .294
Purchase eBooks from Barnes & Noble ..295
Read an eBook ..298
Change How a Book Is Displayed Onscreen .299
16 Watching Movies and TV Shows on Your PC 303
Watching Movies on Netflix .304
Download the Netflix App ...304
Sign Up or Sign In.. 305
Watch a Movie ..306
Watching TV Shows on Hulu Plus ...310
Download the Hulu Plus App ..310
Sign Up or Sign In 312
Watch TV Programming ......313
Sharing Videos on YouTube .317
View a Video .......317
Upload Your Own Video ....319
Purchasing Videos with the Xbox Video App .320
Purchase a Video ....321
View a Video ...324
17 Enjoying Music on Your PC 329
Playing Music from Your iTunes Library .330
Download and Install iTunes ..330
Play Digital Music .. ...331
Create a New Playlist ...333
Play a Playlist ........334
Playing Music from CDs ....335
Play a CD ......335
Rip a CD to Your PC ....336
Burning Your Own CDs ....338
Downloading Music from the iTunes Store . .340
Purchase Music ....340
18 Using Files and Folders 345
Using File Explorer ....345
Open File Explorer .......346
Navigate Folders and Libraries .347
Use the Navigation Pane .348
Change the Folder View 349
Sort Files and Folders ...351
Working with Folders ...352
Create a New Folder ...352
Rename a Folder ..353
Managing Files ...354
Copy a File ......355
Move a File ..356
Delete a File ........357
Restore a Deleted File .....358
Empty the Recycle Bin ..359
19 Making Windows Easier to Use by Seniors 361
Employing Ease of Access Functions .362
Enlarge the Screen ...362
Make Text and Icons Bigger ...364
Improve Onscreen Contrast .. .......365
Make the Cursor Easier to See ......365
Read Text Aloud with Narrator ......366
Operate Your PC via Voice Command .......367
Use the On-Screen Keyboard .369
Using Alternative Input Devices ......370
Replace the Touchpad ....370
Attach a Different Keyboard .. ..371
Connecting a Larger Screen ......372
Connect a New Monitor ......373
20 Dealing with Common Problems 375
Performing Necessary Maintenance .....375
Delete Unnecessary Files 376
Delete Unused Programs .378
Defragment Your Hard Disk .....379
Check Your Hard Drive for Errors ...380
Backing Up Important Files .....382
Activate File History ....382
Restore Backup Files .......383
Fixing Simple Problems .......384
You Can’t Connect to the Internet ....384
You Can’t Go to a Specific Web Page . .385
You Can’t Print ...386
Your Computer Is Slow . ..387
A Specific Program Freezes ..389
Your Entire Computer Freezes ...390
Recovering from Serious Problems . ...391
Restore Your Computer to a Previous State .. .......392
Refresh System Files 394
Reset Your System ...396
TOC, 9780789748850, 5/13/2013
| Sprache | englisch |
|---|---|
| Maße | 231 x 178 mm |
| Gewicht | 828 g |
| Themenwelt | Informatik ► Betriebssysteme / Server ► Windows |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7897-4885-1 / 0789748851 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7897-4885-0 / 9780789748850 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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