Your First Notebook PC
Michael Miller · CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2007
Using a notebook PC is different from using a desktop PC. Not only are the keyboard and screen smaller, you have to deal with battery life, notebook security, connecting to the Internet at Wi-Fi hot spots, and figuring out how to enter numbers without a numeric keypad. How do you do what you need to do on your new notebook PC?Your First Notebook PC is the solution to your problems. This book focuses on how to shop for, set up, and use a new notebook PC. You'll learn all about different types of notebooks, unique notebook features, and useful notebook accessories. You'll also discover how to get the most out of your notebook at home, at the office, and on the roadi¾and how to troubleshoot any problems you might encounter!Your First Notebook PC shows you how to:i¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Choose the right type of notebook for your needsi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Set up and configure a new notebooki¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Use Windows Vista and its notebook-specific featuresi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Connect your notebook to a wireless home network and the Interneti¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Share files and folders with other usersi¾and sync your files between two PCsi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Use your notebook to listen to music and play DVD moviesi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Connect your notebook to an office networki¾and use it for essential business operationsi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Use your notebook to give PowerPoint presentationsi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Connect your notebook to a public Wi-Fi hot spoti¾and send and receive email from any locationi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Keep your notebook secure when travelingi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Extend the life of your notebook's batteryi¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Upgrade your notebook's hardwarei¾ i¾ i¾ i¾ ·i¾ i¾ i¾ Troubleshoot common problems