Laptops For Dummies
Get a move on! Learn to roam free with this guide to choosing and using a laptopLaptops come with everything you need to get going — everything, that is, except a guide to buying and using one. This book covers portable computers from laptop to lap-bottom, with useful advice on picking one, setting it up, managing power and peripherals, going online, and hitting the road.Which one fits your lap? — learn what to look for, what to ignore, and how to find the laptop you'll loveGet acquainted — tour your laptop and locate its buttons, disk slots, security features, and keyboard peculiaritiesWindows, laptop model — test-drive Windows® on your laptop and know where to find programs, files, and network accessFeel the power — discover how to monitor your laptop's power and prolong battery lifeYou've got connections — introduce your laptop to a network and connect to the Internet wherever you find itMake friends with your OS — find out how to use the latest features in Windows 7 and other laptop-friendly operating systems and keep your laptop happyBells and whistles, anyone? — add a portable printer, PC Card, or USB gizmo to make your laptop more versatilePrepare for takeoff — protect your laptop and your data when you travelOpen the book and find:Translations of laptop buzzwordsRegular maintenance and troubleshooting tipsSteps for safely unpacking your laptopAdvice on maximizing power, memory, and hard drive spaceTips for strong passwords you can actually rememberWhat the differences are between netbooks and laptopsHow to make phone calls and video-chat from your laptopDescriptions of ten cool laptop accessoriesLearn to:Make the most of the latest laptop features and capabilitiesSynchronize your laptop with your desktop and cellphoneSet up security for mobility and social networkingBeef up your laptop's memory and hard drive capacity