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5.1 speakers, 14

A

adjusting microphone volume, 16 adjusting speaker volume, 15 ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber

line), 32

All Programs menu, 23 autoscrolling, mouse, 8 available hard disk drive space

increasing, 39

B

browsing the Internet, 34 buttons

mouse, 7

mouse scroll wheel, 7 Mute, 12

Off. See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23

C

cables, for connecting a TV, 14

CD

keyboard button, 13 chassis components, 1 connecting

a TV, 14 Ethernet, 32

Control Panel, 24 opening, 23

D

desktop, 21

desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26

Disk Cleanup utility, 40

disk space viewing, 39

diskette inserting, 19

diskette (floppy) drive, 19 domain name, 33 double-click, 8 drag-and-drop

copying items, 29 move an item, 24 moving items, 28

DSL (digital subscriber line), 32

DVD

keyboard button, 13

E

e-mail address, 33 defined, 33 receiving, 35, 37 sending, 35

using Outlook Express, 36 errors

fixing hard disk drive, 42 Ethernet

about, 32 connecting, 32

F

faxes, standby mode, 4 file shortcut

copy, 24 delete, 24

files consolidating, 41

finding software programs, 23

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Contents

PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Introducing the PC Table of Contents Introducing the Software Using the InternetManaging Files Index Improving PC PerformanceUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive vi PC Basics Guide PC Base Components Introducing the PC Additional PC Base Components PC OperationExternal PC Components Using Virus Protection Programs Using a Power Surge SuppressorProtecting Your PC Turning Off the PC Using Windows UpdateStandby Mode 4 Click Turn Off 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By Hibernation Mode2 Click Turn Off Computer Restarting the PC 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Buttons Using the Mouse Autoscrolling ScrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A Switching Mouse Button Functions Using the Keyboard5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Panning Keyboard Shortcuts Standard Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric Keys Function Keys Arrow Keys Edit KeysNumeric Keys Volume Control Keyboard IndicatorsSpecial Keyboard Buttons Media Control Keys Adjusting the Monitora ef Using Speakers Using a TV as a MonitorCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Adjusting Speaker Volume Using a Microphone 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Adjusting Microphone Volume Using Your CD and DVD Drives Using Media DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Printer Using a Diskette Floppy Drive 20 PC Basics Guide Introducing the Software Using the DesktopLearning More about Software Retrieving Desktop Icons Removing Desktop Icons Using the All Programs Menu Using the Start MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All Programs Control Panel Using the Control Panel Feature Resizing Windows Working with Digital Images Organising Files with Folders Managing Files Creating Folders Moving Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this file Finding Files Copying Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Deleting Files Renaming FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Rename Connecting to the Internet Using the InternetConnecting the Modem About the Internet Setting Up the Ethernet Connection Using a Browser Searching the Internet Restricting Internet Content 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present Sending and Receiving E-Mail3 Double-click Internet Options Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Using Outlook Express Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 38 PC Basics Guide Improving PC Performance 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive Uninstalling ProgramsEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs 3 Click Defragment Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 4 Click Check Now Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors Index 44 PC Basics Guide