Computer Basics

Computer Basics will introduce the basics of computer to those who know but not very much about computers. This book is for beginners and intermediate users and will be useful for those who are starting to put into practice what Software is, what hardware is; and how to work with them. It helps to understand important terminology related to computer along with application in practical world. The language used is simple and easy to get into the mind.
Major Contents:
1. Types of computers, history, parts, working
2. Hardware and Software
3. Desktop Computer and Key PC Components
4. Buying the right type of Computer Desktop, Notebook, Tablet PC, Net book
5. Customising - Input/output Devices- Keyboard, Mouse, Touch screen
6. Getting around Windows 7, GUI,& Operating System Checking out Windows accessories & Games
7. Personalising Windows and Start Menu and adding Gadgets to Desktop, Taskbar
8. Creating & Managing User Accounts, Disk, Folders & Files
9. Loading, Unloading CDs, DVDs, Using External USB, Flash Drive and Games and Applications
10. Running/Installing/Uninstalling Programs and Additional Hardware Devices
11. Networking and Basics of Internet
14. Installing a Printer
15. Securing your network and Disk Operating System (DOS)
This book would be found very helpful for competitive examinations also. Contents Section–I Introduction to Computer 1. Chapter 1 – An Introduction 1.1 What is a Computer? 1.2 Types of computers 1.3 Desktop computers 1.4 Laptop computers 1.5 Handheld computers 1.6 Tablet PCs 1.7 What can you do with computers?. 1.8 The web 1.9 Email 1.10 Instant messaging 1.11 Pictures, music, and movies 1.12 Gaming 1.13 History of Computers 1.14 Working of a computer 1.15 Powering on the computer 1.16 BIOS and the POST 1.17 Booting the operating system 1.18 Hardware devices communicating with the computer 1.19 Hardware and Software 1.20 Parts of a Desktop Computer 1.21 Parts of a computer 1.22 Focusing on Key PC Components 1.23 System unit 1.24 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.25 Monitor 1.26 IO Devices – Keyboard/Mouse 1.27 Scanner 1.28 Printer 1.29 Webcam 1.30 Hard Drive 1.31 Optical Drive for CDs and DVDs 1.32 Floppy disk drive 1.33Video Adapter 1.34 Sou nd Card 1.35 Ports and Jacks 1.36 Modem 1.37 Bluetooth Wireess Adapter 1.38 Touchpad 1.39 Speakers, Mics & Headphones 2. Chapter 2 – The First Steps 2.1 Buying the Right Computer for You 2.2 Assessing Your Computing Needs 2.3 Focusing on Mobility 2.3 De sktop PC 2.4 Notebook (Laptop) 2.5 Tablet PC 2.6 Netbook 2.7 Recommendation 2.8 Buying Key Components 2.9 Shopping for a PC with Room to Grow 2.10 Warranty and Technical Support 2.11 Going Shopping 2.12 Finding a Manufacturer and Line of PCs You Like 2.13 Exploring Different Models and Packages 2.14 Researching Your Options 2.15 Shopping for the Best Price 2.16 Unpacking Your Equipment 2.17 Finding a Comfortable Home for Your PC Connecting Everything 2.18 Setting Up, Starting Your PC 2.19 Turning It On 2.20 Dealing with the First-Time Startup Ritual (Booting a Computer) 2.21 Turning It Off, Shutting It Down 3. Chapter 3 – Mastering I/O Devices 3.1 Taking Control with Input Devices 3.2 Mastering Basic Mouse Moves 3.3 Pecking Away at the Keyboard 3.4 Navigating with a Touchpad 3.5 Settings – Keyboard and Mouse 3.6 Pressing Key+Key Combinations 3.7 Cutting Corners with the Windows Key 3.8 Using Dual-Function Keys on Portable PCs 3.9 Getting in Touch with Your Touch-Screen 3.10 Customizing Your Mouse, Touchpad, and Keyboard 3.11 Adjusting Your Mouse Settings 3.12 Adjusting Your Keyboard Settings 3.13 Enabling Windows Accessibility Features 3 .14 Barking Out Commands with Speech Section–II Managing Your Computer 4. Chapter 4 – Windows, GUI & Operating System 4.1 Getting Around in Windows 7 4.2 Exploring the Windows Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar 4.3 Start Button 4.4 Taskbars 4.5 Notification Area 4.6 Managing Windows on Your Desktop 4.7 Resizing a Window 4.8 Moving a Window 4.9 Ordering from Menus and Dialog Boxes 4.10 Talking with a Dialog Box 4.11Bypassing Menus by Using Toolbar Buttons 4.12 Checking Out Windows Accessories and Games 4.13 Getting Help 4.14 Using the Windows Help System 4.15 Getting Help from Other People 4.16 Getting Remote Assistance from a Friend 4.17 Exploring Microsoft Answers 4.18 Getting Help with Applications and Games 5. Chapter 5 – Personalizing windows 5.1 Personalizing Appearance 5.2 Adjusting the Display Settings 5.3 Changing Text and Object Size 5.4 Adjusting the Screen Resolution 5.5 Managing a Dual-Display Configuration 5.6 Taking Control of Desktop Icons 5.7 Adding Desktop Icons 5.8 Deleting Desktop Icons 5.9 Hiding All Desktop Icons 5.10 Renaming Icons 5.11 Rearranging Icons 5.12 Adding Gadgets to Your Desktop 5.13 Configuring the Taskbar 5.14 Adjusting the Taskbar Properties 5.15 Moving and Resizing the Taskbar 5.16 Adding Icons 5.17 Adding a Toolbar 5.18 Changing the Date and Time 5.19 Personalizing Your Start Menu 5.20 Pin a Program to the Start Menu 5.21 Removing Programs from the Start Menu 5.22 Clear Recently Opened Files 5.23 Customize the Appearance of Start Menu Items 5.24 Configuring Power-Saving Features 5.25 Adjusting Your PC’s Speaker Volume 6. Chapter 6 – Creating & Managing User Accounts 6.1 Adding a New User to Your PC 6.2 Making Changes to a User Account 6.3 Enabling or Disabling the Guest Account 6.4 Setting Parental Controls for a User 6.5 Activating and Configuring Windows Parental Controls 6.6 Using Windows Live Family Safety 6.7 Logging Off Windows 7. Managing Disk, Folders & Files 7.1 Disk Drives: Easy as A-B-C 7.2 The Hard Disk Drive: C 7.3 The CD or DVD Drive: Usually D 7.4 External Drives and Other Anomalies 7.5 Loading and Unloading CDs and DVDs 7.6 Using an External USB or Flash Drive 7.7 Exploring Your Disks, Folders, and Files 7.8 Using the Navigation Bar 7.9 Changing Icon Size 7.10 Rearranging Items 7.11 Applying View Preferences to All Folders 7.12 Choosing Single-Click or Double-Click Navigation 7.13 Adjusting More Folder Options 7.14 Managing Your Files Using Windows 7.15 Libraries 7.16 Understanding Windows Libraries 7.17 Browsing a Library’s Contents 7.18 Adding Folders to a Library 7.19 Creating a New Library 7.20 Arranging a Library’s Content 7.21 Selecting Files and Folders 7.22 Tagging and Rating Files 7.23 Mak ing Your Own Folders 7.24 Deleting and Recovering Files: The Recycle Bin 7.25 Folders and Files 7.26 Moving and Copying Folders and Files 7.27 Copying Files to a CD or DVD 7.28 Sharing Folders and Files with Other Users 8. Running installing & Re-installing programs 8.1 Running Your Programs. 8.2 Using Jump Lists for Quick Access to Programs and File 8.3 Buying Software Your Hardware Can Run 8.4 Where to Find Programs 8.5 The Usual Places You Shop 8.6 Installing Your New Program 8.7 Removing a Program You Never Use 9. Installing & Managing Additional Hardware 9.1 Devices. 9.2 Upgrade or Buy a New PC? 9.3 Exploring Upgrades and Optional Accessories 9.4 Installing External Devices 9.5 USB 9. 6Definition 9.7 Installing Internal Devices and Upgrades 9.8Upgrading Laptops, Notebooks, and Netbooks 10. Windows Inbuilt Games, Applications, 10.1 Accessories, Word Processors 10.2 Using Inbuilt Applications and Accessories 10.3Calculator 10.4 Sticky Notes 10.5 Sound Recorder 10.6 Snipping Tool 10.7 Playing Inbuilt Games 10.8 Using a Notepad 10.9 Using Paint 10.10 Using a WordPad 11.Networking and Basics of Internet 11.1 Exploring Your Networking Options 11.2 Wireless 11.3Ethernet 11.4 HomePNA 11.5 Powerlin 11.6Hybrid 11.7 Networking Hardware Checklist 11.8Wireless Networking Hardware 11.9Setting Up Your Network 11.10Installing the Hardware 11.11 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 11.12 Connecting the Cables and Cords 11.13 Connecting a Printer 11.14 Turning Everything On 11.15 Setting Up a Wireless Router 11.16 Running the Set Up a Network Wizard 11.17 Choosing a Network Location 11.18 Testing Your Network 11.19 Creating a Homegroup 11.20 Joining a Homegroup 11.21 Sharing Files in a Homegroup 11.22 Checking an Item’s Share Setting 11.23 Acce ssing Shared Disks, Folders, and Files 11.24 Printer 11.25 Installing a Printer on Your Network 11.26 Insta lling a Network Printer 11.27 Sharing a Printer 11.28 Securing Your Network 12. Chapter 12 – Disk Operating System (DOS) 12.1 Brief introduction to DOS and its need 12.2 Getting Started with DOS 12.3 Starting and Working with DOS in Windows 7 12.4 DOS Commands ‘cd\,’ ‘time,’ ‘date,’ and ‘cls 12.5 Acquiring Elevated or Administrative Privileges 12.6 Changing Current file type 12.7 Creating a File Using the DOS Command ‘copy con 12.8 filename 12.9 Using the DOS Commands ‘type,’ ‘ren,’ and ‘del