Name: Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes By Joe E. Kraynak
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Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes by Joe E. Kraynak

Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes is your guide to mastering the most essential notebook computing tasks. These include: Setting up your notebook and installing add-on equipment; Configuring the unique pointing devices; Conserving battery power; Safely inserting and ejecting PC cards; Communicating with infrared (wireless) devices; Using a docking station or port replicator; Connecting your notebook and desktop PCs via a direct cable connection; Connecting to your desktop PC or network via modem; Checking your email when you?re on the road; and Maintaining, enhancing, and accessorizing your notebook.

Introduction 1. Setting Up Your Notebook (The Basics). Unpacking Your Notebook. Getting to Know Your Notebook. Locating the All-Important Ports. Choosing an Appropriate Location to Work. Installing the Battery. Connecting Your Disk Drives. Plugging in the AC Adapter. 2. Connecting Additional Equipment and Devices. Connecting a Printer to Your Notebook. Plugging in a Full-Size Keyboard. Plugging in a Mouse. Connecting a Standard Monitor. Improving Your Notebooks Audio System. Using the Video Out Port. Connecting USB Devices. 3.Turning Your Notebook On and Off. Turning On Your Notebook. Turning Off Your Notebook. Waking Your Notebook from Sleep Mode. Safely Restarting Your Notebook. Taking Care of Your Battery. 4. Navigating the Streamlined Keyboard. Using the Standard Alphanumeric Keys. Accessing Special Functions with the Fn Key. Activating the Numeric Keypad. Using the Function Keys. Taking Advantage of the Windows Key. Using Other Not-So-Common Keys. 5. Dealing with Touchpads and Other Pointing Devices. Using Your Notebooks Built-In Pointing Device. Configuring Your Pointing Device. Disabling the Notebooks Pointing Device. 6. Changing Your Notebooks Display Settings. Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast. Accessing the Windows Display Settings. Adjusting the Resolution and Colors. Changing the Icon and Font Sizes. Controlling the Desktop Colors. Changing Display Drivers. Setting Up an External Monitor. 7. Conserving Battery Power. Using the Windows Power-Saving Features. Adjusting the Notebooks Power-Saving Settings. Suspending Operations Manually. Power-Conservation Tips. 8. Inserting and Removing PC (PCMCIA) Cards. Expanding Your Notebooks Capabilities with PC Cards. Understanding PCMCIA and CardBus Standards. Understanding PC Card Types. Inserting a PC Card. Ejecting a PC Card. 9.Communicating with Infrared (Wireless) Devices. The Pros and Cons of Infrared Technology. Locating the Infrared Port on Your Notebook. Adding Infrared Capabilities to Your Existing Hardware. Installing Your Infrared Port Software. Activating the Infrared Port in Windows. Installing Infrared Devices. Deactivating the Infrared Port. 10.Plugging into a Docking Station or Port Replicator Docking Station Versus Port Replicator. Plug and Play and Hot Docking. Connecting Peripherals. Docking and Undocking Your Notebook. Creating Hardware Profiles. Disabling Devices in a Profile 11.Traveling with Your Notebook: Pre-Flight Checklist. Finding Notebook-Friendly Accommodations. Before You Leave: Savvy Planning and Preparation. Surviving Airport Security. Using Your Notebook in Flight. Using (and Charging) Your Notebook in Your Car. Traveling to Foreign Lands. 12.Taking Work on the Road with Windows Briefcase. Understanding Briefcase. Installing Briefcase. Taking Files on the Road. Opening Files from Briefcase. Returning Files to Your Desktop PC. 13.Connecting Your Notebook and Desktop PCs. Connecting the Data Cable. Installing the Windows Networking Components. Adding Network Protocols and Services. Activating Your Direct Cable Connection. Sharing Disks, Folders, Files, and Printers. Accessing Resources with Network Neighborhood. Mapping a Drive or Folder to Your Computer. Sharing a Printer. 14.Remote Computing Via Modem. Installing the Dial-Up Server Utility. Designating Shared Resources. Setting Up Your Desktop PC to Answer the Phone. Creating a New Dial-Up Connection on Your Notebook. Changing Your Modems Dialing Properties. Dialing Home When Youre on the Road. 15.Accessing Your Internet Connection on the Road Finding Local and Toll-Free Internet Access Numbers. Finding Local Access Numbers for Online Services. Changing the Access Number in Dial-Up Networking. Creating a New Dial-Up Networking Connection. Testing Your Connection. Dealing with Additional Connection Issues on the Road. Accessing Subscribed Web Pages Via Email. 16.Checking Your Email on the Road. Retrieving Your Internet Email. Retrieving Email from Your Network. Forwarding Messages to a More Convenient Account. Reading Your Messages Offline. 17.Taking Your Business Presentations on the Road. Essential Presentation Peripherals. Connecting a Projector. Displaying Your Presentation on a TV Screen. Preparing to Give Your Presentation. 18.Navigating the Highways Via Satellite Popular Global Positioning Systems. Installing Your Global Positioning System. Specifying Your Destination. Talking with Your CoPilot. Other Cool GPS Features. 19.Videoconferencing with Your Notebook Obtaining the Required Videoconferencing Hardware. Shopping for Videoconferencing Equipment. Choosing a Videoconferencing Connection. Using NetMeeting to Videoconference Over the Internet. 20.Maintaining Your Notebook Keeping Your Notebook Clean. Running the Windows Maintenance Wizard. Reclaiming Hard Disk Space. Scanning Your Hard Disk for Errors. Defragmenting Your Hard Disk. Updating Windows. 21.Souping Up Your Notebook. Speeding Up the Hard Drive. Speeding Up the CD-ROM Drive. Adjusting the Virtual Memory Settings. Optimizing Your Modem. Streamlining the Windows Startup. 22.Checking Your Notebooks BIOS Settings. Accessing the BIOS Setup Screen. Bypassing the Floppy Drive on Startup. Checking the Parallel Port Setting. Checking Your Notebooks Power Saving Settings. Saving Your Changes. 23.Securing Your Notebook: Anti-Theft Guide. Taking Basic, Inexpensive Security Steps. Checking Out Anti-Theft Gear. Checking Out Security/Encryption Software. Recovering a Lost or Stolen Notebook. Appendix A. Notebook Toys and Accessories. Notebook Carrying Cases. PC Card Modems and Network Adapters. PC Card Memory. External Storage Devices. Phone Line Testers and Adapters. Infrared Adapters and Peripherals. USB Adapters and Peripherals. External Battery Chargers. Power Adapters for Airplanes and Cars. Power Adapters for International Travel. Appendix B.Notebook Suppliers. 1-800-Batteries. Road Warrior International. LaptopProducts.com. PORT Incorporated. TeleAdapt Inc. Konexx Mobile Planet Inc. Targus. PC Connection. PC Zone Internet SuperStore. Pacific Data Solutions (Compaq Accessories). Appendix C.Notebook Tech Support Contact Information. Index.

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9780672315398

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Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes by Joe E. Kraynak

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Joe E. Kraynak

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Pearson Education (US)

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19990518

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304

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Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes Joe E. Kraynak

Sams Teach Yourself Notebook Basics in 10 Minutes by Joe E. Kraynak

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