Cover -- Acknowledgments -- Contents at a Glance -- TOC36;Contents -- Introduction -- Icons -- Whats in This Book -- Part I Choosing Your Computer -- CH36;Chapter 1 Desktop or Laptop63; -- Whats the Difference63; -- How Do You Use Your Computer63; -- Pros and Cons of Desktop Computers -- Pros and Cons of Laptop Computers -- Choosing the Best of Both -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 2 Evaluating the Warranty and Support -- Read the Warranty -- Service Contracts -- Tech Support -- Repairs and Upgrades -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 3 Buying a Computer -- Cost -- Where to Buy Your Computer -- Choosing a Processor -- Memory -- Choosing a Hard Drive -- Inputs and Outputs -- Choosing a Case -- Choosing a Graphics Controller -- Choosing a Monitor -- Choosing an Audio Controller and Speakers -- Choosing a Keyboard -- Choosing a Mouse or Other Pointing Device -- Summary -- Part II Understanding Your Computers Components -- CH36;Chapter 4 Looking Inside the Case -- The Contents of a Case -- Opening the Case -- Providing Electricity58; The Power Supply -- Supporting Everything58; The Motherboard -- Adding Special Functions58; Expansion Cards -- Holding the Drives58; Drive Bays -- Moving Data Around58; Internal Cables -- Cooling and Air Flow -- Controlling Noise -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 5 How Your Computer Computes -- From a Switch to a Bit -- The Parts of a Computer -- Computers58; Structured in Logical Layers -- The Operating System -- Device Drivers -- Application Programs -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 6 The Central Processing Unit -- History of the CPU -- What the CPU Does -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 7 Random Access Memory -- How Memory Works -- How Much Memory Do You Need63; -- Adding More Memory -- Testing Your Computers Memory -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 8 Understanding the BIOS -- What the BIOS Does -- The Power45;On Self Test -- Changing BIOS Settings -- Clearing the BIOS Settings -- Replacing the CMOS Battery -- Updating the BIOS -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 9 Hard Drives and Other Storage Media -- Hard Drives -- Floppy Disks -- CDs and DVDs -- Other Removable Storage Media -- USB Drives -- Other Portable Drives -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 10 Understanding Graphics Controllers -- What a Video Card Does -- Selecting an Interface Type -- Graphics Controller Performance -- Graphics Processors and Chipsets -- Digital or Analog63; -- How Much Power Does Your Controller Really Need63; -- Changing the Display Settings -- Supporting Multiple Monitors -- Using the Software Supplied with Your Video Controller -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 11 Video Monitors -- How CRT Displays Work -- How Flat Panels Work -- Digital or Analog63; -- CRT or LCD58; Whats the Difference63; -- How Big a Screen Do You Need63; -- Understanding Technical Specifications -- Working with Your Monitors Controls -- Dead Pixels -- Repairing a Monitor -- Summary -- CH36;Chapter 12 Keyboards44; Mice44; and Other Input Devices -- Using a Keyboard -- Using a Mouse -- Using Pen Tablets and Digital Notepads -- Using Bar Code Readers -- T$12.
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This is the perfect go-to reference to keep with your PC. If you want to get the most out of your PC, you've come to the right source. This one-stop reference-tutorial is what you need to succeed with your Windows Vista or Windows XP computer, whether it's a desktop or a laptop. From setting up your PC to using it for games and multimedia to keeping it running smoothly, this comprehensive guide explains it all with clear, step-by-step instructions, tips from power users, and much more. Keep this valuable book on hand and power up with confidence!It helps you to: understand your PC's components, inside and out; set up sound cards, speakers, and other audio gadgets; put a firewall in place and apply other security software; explore Microsoft Windows and learn about options for other operating systems; play and create music, videos, podcasts, and more; print, scan, fax, make presentations, and download photos; protect your PC against theft, damage, and eavesdroppers; and explore common troubleshooting issues and their solutions.
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منبع سفارش / آدرس اشتراک
OverDrive, Inc.
منبع سفارش / آدرس اشتراک
OverDrive, Inc.
شماره انبار
03C20023-916B-4DB5-9450-06FB896EE9F1
ویراست دیگر از اثر در قالب دیگر رسانه
عنوان
PC user's bible.
شماره استاندارد بين المللي کتاب و موسيقي
0470088974
موضوع (اسم عام یاعبارت اسمی عام)
موضوع مستند نشده
Microcomputers.
موضوع مستند نشده
COMPUTERS-- Hardware-- Handheld Devices.
موضوع مستند نشده
COMPUTERS-- Hardware-- Personal Computers-- General.
موضوع مستند نشده
COMPUTERS-- Microprocessors.
موضوع مستند نشده
Microcomputers.
مقوله موضوعی
موضوع مستند نشده
COM-- 041000
موضوع مستند نشده
COM-- 050000
موضوع مستند نشده
COM-- 074000
موضوع مستند نشده
UHK
رده بندی ديویی
شماره
004
.
16
ويراست
22
رده بندی کنگره
شماره رده
QA76
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5
نشانه اثر
.
R633
2007eb
نام شخص به منزله سر شناسه - (مسئولیت معنوی درجه اول )