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Overview
Written for the beginning or intermediate computer user over the age of 50, this large-print guide introduces the computer, leads users through the components that make up a PC, and describes the fundamentals of Windows XP. Users will become comfortable with computer terms, make sense of all the information on the screen, learn to install software, and perform basic troubleshooting operations. Described is the world of connectivity and communication, from getting online to surfing the web. Details on customizing a PC, using a CD burner and other multimedia hardware, and protecting against viruses are included. An enclosed interactive CD-ROM provides a tour of the inside of a computer.
About the Author:
Kristine Neville designs and develops learning products for Gateway that help PC users get more out of technology. She lives in San Diego, California. Diane Bledsoe is a member of the Gateway Training Organization, which helps people get more from technology. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. David Bunch is a member of the Gateway Training Organization and has taught computer courses at San Diego State University and Palomar College. He lives in San Diego, California.
Book Details
Published
December 1, 2003
Publisher
Wonderworks Inc
Pages
345
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781577292999