Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ PCs -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Computer Basics -- Discover the Computer -- What You Can Do with a Computer -- Types of Computers -- Tour the Personal Computer -- Learn About Computer Hardware and Software -- Chapter 2: Discovering How Your Computer Works -- Get to Know Data Input Devices -- Get Acquainted with Data Output Devices -- Learn About the Operating System -- Tour the Central Processing Unit -- Understanding Memory -- Learn About Data Storage -- Chapter 3: Purchasing a Computer -- Choose a Computer Type -- Select a CPU -- Choose an Edition of Windows -- Determine How Much RAM You Need -- Select Data Storage Options -- Choose a Monitor and Video Card -- Choose a Printer -- Add Other Hardware and Software -- Tips on Purchase Considerations -- Chapter 4: Getting Started with Your Computer -- Set Up Your Work Area -- Connect the Computer Components -- Turn On the Computer for the First Time -- Use a Keyboard -- Use a Mouse -- Explore Mouse Types -- Use an Optical Drive -- Use a USB Storage Device -- Restart the Computer -- Turn Off the Computer -- Chapter 5: Learning Windows 7 Basics -- Explore the Windows 7 Screen -- Understanding the Start Menu -- Start a Program -- Tour a Program Window -- Select a Command Using the Ribbon -- Select a Command Using a Menu or Toolbar -- Understanding Dialog Box Options -- Use Dialog Box Controls -- Save a Document -- Open a Document -- Use Jump Lists -- Switch Between Open Programs -- Print a Document -- Edit Document Text -- Chapter 6: Personalizing Windows 7 -- Start Frequently Used Programs -- Display Windows Gadgets -- Show More Date and Time Information on the Taskbar -- Display Additional Time Zones on the Taskbar -- Customize the Start Menu -- Customize the Taskbar -- Set the Size for Text and Other Items.

Select a Desktop Theme and Screen Saver -- Set Up a Desktop Slide Show -- Change the Color Scheme -- Create a New User Account -- Switch User Accounts -- Change an Account Picture -- Chapter 7: Managing Files and Folders -- Understanding How Windows Organizes Data -- Become Familiar with the Windows Explorer Screen -- View Files -- Select Files -- Create a New Folder -- Change the Windows Explorer Layout -- Rename a File -- Copy a File -- Move a File -- Create a Data CD or DVD Disc -- Delete a File -- Restore a Deleted File -- Empty the Recycle Bin -- Change Folder Settings -- Search for a File -- Work with Compressed Files or Folders -- Chapter 8: Securing Windows 7 -- Secure Your Computer -- Change the Logon Password -- Establish Parental Controls -- Check the Action Center -- Prevent Others from Using Your Computer -- Chapter 9: Working with Software -- Install a Program -- Uninstall a Program -- Create Documents with a Word Processor -- Crunch Numbers with a Spreadsheet -- Build Presentations with a Presentation Program -- Store Information with a Database -- Manipulate Pictures with an Image Editor -- Create Publications with a Desktop-Publishing Program -- Chapter 10: Networking Computers -- Understanding Networking -- Survey Networking Hardware -- Discover Network Configurations -- Examine Network Security -- Learn About Network Collaboration -- Join a Homegroup -- Chapter 11: Wireless Computing -- Discover Wireless Computing -- Wireless Computing Devices -- Connect to a Wireless Network -- Wireless Network Security -- Stream Media Throughout Your Home -- Chapter 12: Using Multimedia -- How Digital Cameras Work -- How Webcams Work -- How Digital Audio Players Work -- Understanding Digital Images -- Understanding Digital Video -- Understanding Digital Audio -- Copy Music CD Tracks to Your Computer -- Play Music Using Your Computer.

Create a Music CD -- Create a Slide Show DVD -- Television and Your Computer -- Watch TV Using Windows Media Center -- Transfer VHS Tapes to DVDs -- Discover Gaming -- Windows 7 Games -- Chapter 13: Working with Portable Computers and Devices -- Understand the Advantages of a Portable Computer -- Discover Portable Devices -- Synchronize Using a BlackBerry Smartphone -- Synchronize Using an iPod -- Chapter 14: Connecting to the Internet -- Introduction to the Internet -- Explore Internet Connections -- Manually Establish an Internet Connection -- Guard Against Internet Intruders -- Check the Windows 7 Firewall -- World Wide Web Basics -- Learn About Web Browsers -- Search the Web -- Read News on the Web -- Research Using the Web -- Buy and Sell on the Web -- Socialize on the Web -- Protect Yourself on the Web -- Protect Your Children on the Web -- Protect Your Browsing Privacy -- Chapter 15: Communicating Online -- Introduction to E-Mail -- Discover E-Mail Addresses -- Create a Strong Password -- Compose an E-Mail Message -- Learn About E-Mail Etiquette -- Receive an E-Mail Message -- Reduce E-Mail Spam -- Guard Against E-Mail Viruses -- Enhance E-Mail Privacy -- Subscribe to a Mailing List -- Learn About Mailing List Etiquette -- Communicate by Instant Messaging -- Carry On a Conversation -- Chapter 16: Performing Computer Maintenance -- Update Your Operating System -- Determine Hard Drive Free Space -- Check Your Hard Drive for Errors -- Defragment Your Hard Drive -- Clean Up Your Hard Drive -- Back Up Your Files -- Restore a Backup -- Index.