HP Pavilion PCs Made Easy
The Official HP Guide
Published on 11. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-13-100251-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Pavilion-buying public needs a book that helps them to get started, to learn about the features and utilities of their new computer, access the internet, and use the pre-installed software. This book goes well beyond the documenation that comes with a PC. It includes detailed discussions of all hardware--printers, mice, hard drives, zip drives, cd-roms, dvd drives, USB ports, networking cards, modems, dsl, etc. This book covers all HP pavilion specific utilities, getting an internet account, accessing online help/support, troubleshooting, upgrading topics such as adding memory, adding a dvd drive, etc.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
773 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-100251-7 (9780131002517)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
NANCY STEVENSON has written over 30 books on technology and business topics, has taught technical writing at the university level, and has been a corporate trainer working with computer learners ranging from beginners to advanced.
Content
Preface. I. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR HP PAVILION. 1. The Box Is Open? Now What? PCs 101: The Parts of Your Computer. Starting and Turning Off Your Computer. Getting Help. When It's Time to Stop. Chapter Summary. 2. Setting Up Your Printer. Registering Your Pavilion and Windows XP. Connecting a Printer. Chapter Summary. 3. Turn on Your Pavilion: You're All Set to Go! A Bounty of Computer Productivity. Getting to Know Your Pavilion Keyboard. Turning Your Pavilion Off. Chapter Summary. II. GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS XP. 4. Getting Around Windows XP. Discovering the Desktop. Exploring the Start Menu. Project: Add Shortcuts to Your Desktop. Opening and Closing Software. Doing Windows. Taking a Look at My Computer. Changing the Appearance of Things. Project: Personalizing Your Computer Background. Chapter Summary. 5. File Management Basics. The Virtual Filing Cabinet. Project: Create Your Projects Folder. Backing Up Your Files. Finding What You Need. Chapter Summary. 6. Customizing Your Computing Experience. Installing Software. Project: Install a Game on Your Computer. Adding Hardware. Modifying Your Display. Project: Perrsonalize Your Computer with Themes, Backgrounds, and Colors. Chapter Summary. 7. Exploring Windows XP Accessories. Set Yourself Up for Productivity. Bring Your Old Computer with You. Connect with Others. Project: Send a Fax to a Friend. Multimedia Madness. Windows Moviemaker. Project: Designing a Family Crest. Fun and Games. Chapter Summary. III. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE. 8. Working with Computer Utilities. Keeping Your Hard Drive in Shape. Recovering from Disaster. Get Protected with McAfee Online VirusScan. Chapter Summary. 9. Words and Numbers. Working with Office Suites. Project: Designing an Event Flyer. Project: Creating an Invitation. Presentations. Profiting fom Financial Software. Chapter Summary. 10. Fun and Games. Playing Windows Games. Project: Challenge Your Friend to a Pinball Match. Music to Your Ears. Project: Create Your Own Radio Station Mix. Chapter Summary. 11. Getting Creative. Using My Photo Center. Project: Creating a Birthday Card. Getting Animated with Kazoo Studio. Working in the Sonic Foundry. Project: Writing Music. Chapter Summary. IV. CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET. 12. Get Online Today! What You Need to Get Online. What Will It Cost You? Signing Up. Project: Getting Online with HP's Easy Internet Sign-Up. Choosing a Browser. Chapter Summary. 13. Security and You. Passwords. Cookies, Hold the Milk. Avoiding Viruses Like the Plague. Protecting Your Kids Online. Project: Creating a Family Online Safety Pact. Steering Clear of Spams and Scams. Chapter Summary. 14. Exploring the Internet. Using the Internet Explorer Browser. Project: Picking Your Perfect Home Page. Roaming Around with HP Center. Learning Online. Chapter Summary. 15. Getting in Touch with Email. Choosing an Email Program. Using Outlook Express. Project: Building Your Online Address Book. Project: Pick a Stationery for Family Email. Email Etiquette. Chapter Summary. V. UPGRADING YOUR PAVILION. 16. Managing Computer Memory. What Is Computer Memory? Check Your Available Memory. Adding Memory Modules to Your Pavilion. Chapter Summary. 17. Upgrading Your Hardware. Upgrading and Repairing. Opening Up Your Computer. Replacing a Disk Drive. Changing an Optical Drive. Replacing the Battery. Closing Your Computer. Chapter Summary. 18. Supercharging Your Pavilion. Installing Add-In Cards. Replacing the Hard Drive. Networking Your Computers. Chapter Summary. 19. Troubleshooting. Top Tips from HP Support. Troubleshooting with HP Help and Support. Chapter Summary. VI. MORE GOODIES. 20. The Latest Pavilion Software. Learning Made Fun. Greetings from Greeting Card Creator. Project: Create Your Own Greeting Card. Into the FunHouse. Chapter Summary. Index.