|  | Muir, Nancy C.
Laptops and Tablets For Seniors For Dummies
 2. Edition October 2011
23.90 Euro
2011. 504 Pages, Softcover
ISBN 978-1-118-09596-6 - John Wiley & Sons
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Easy-to-understand advice for seniors who want to get started using their laptops and tablets
Laptop and tablet popularity is on the rise among computer buyers, including seniors. For anyone in the over-60 age group who is eager to get started with a laptop or tablet, this is the book for you! Laptops and tablets are ideal for seniors who travel and want to stay in contact with family and friends. You'll learn how to select the laptop or tablet that is right for you; get familiar with the hardware, operating system, and software; understand files and folders; and connect to other wireless technology.
Featuring a larger font for text and larger sizes for images, this new edition of a bestseller begins with the basics and progresses to step-by-step coverage of how to establish positive habits and avoid common pitfalls. New content offers detailed information on battery life, setting up a wireless printer, connectivity, storing data online, downloading apps, and syncing your mobile phone. With this guide, you'll feel confident about staying safe online when banking, shopping, or chatting.
* Targets the growing number of seniors who are eager to get up and running with their laptop or tablet
* Covers the basics: selecting the right laptop or tablet for your needs, using the keyboard and mouse, finding your way around Windows 7, using the Internet, and more
* Assures you about staying safe online and keeping your information private when shopping, e-mailing family and friends, banking, researching, and more
* Features a large font and large images for easy reading
This fun-and-friendly introduction is the perfect starting point for becoming a tech-savvy senior with your laptop or tablet device.
From the contents
Introduction 1
Part I: First Steps with Your Laptop 5
Chapter 1: Discovering the Laptop Advantage 7
Chapter 2: Buying a Laptop 19
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Laptop 37
Chapter 4: Managing Power 53
Chapter 5: Opting for a Tablet Computer 63
Part II: Exploring Windows 73
Chapter 6: Getting around the Windows 7 Desktop 75
Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Display 99
Chapter 8: Getting Help with Vision, Hearing, and Dexterity Challenges 113
Chapter 9: Setting Up Printers and Scanners 133
Chapter 10: Getting Help 151
Part III: Having Fun and Getting Things Done with Software 167
Chapter 11: Working with Software Programs 169
Chapter 12: Working with Files and Folders 183
Chapter 13: Using the Desktop Gadget Gallery and Gadgets 205
Chapter 14: Using Microsoft Works 219
Chapter 15: Getting the Most from Movies and Digital Photos 241
Chapter 16: Playing Music in Windows 7 259
Chapter 17: Playing Games in Windows 7 273
Chapter 18: Dabbling with Online Programs291
Part IV: Exploring the Internet 305
Chapter 19: Understanding Internet Basics 307
Chapter 20: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer 323
Chapter 21: Staying Safe While Online 343
Chapter 22: Keeping In Touch with E-Mail 365
Chapter 23: Connecting with People Online 391
Chapter 24: Getting Involved in the Social Net 407
Part V: Taking Care of Your Laptop 421
Chapter 25: Laptop Security and Safety 423
Chapter 26: Maintaining Windows 445
Index 465
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