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PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Introducing the PC Using the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Uninstalling Programs Improving PC PerformanceIndex Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive vi PC Basics Guide Introducing the PC PC Base Components PC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC Standby Mode Using Windows UpdateTurning Off the PC 4 Click Turn Off Hibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer Automatic Standby or Hibernation 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is presentRestarting the PC 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Click means to press the left button on the mouse once ScrollingAutoscrolling Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A 5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Using the KeyboardSwitching Mouse Button Functions Panning Alphanumeric Keys Standard Keyboard FeaturesKeyboard Shortcuts Function Keys Edit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Cables You May Need Using a TV as a MonitorUsing Speakers Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a Microphone Adjusting Speaker Volume Adjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Handling CDs and DVDs Using Media DrivesUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Diskette Floppy Drive Using a Printer 20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Removing Desktop Icons Retrieving Desktop Icons Organising Your All Programs List Using the Start MenuUsing the All Programs Menu 2 Choose All Programs Using the Control Panel Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Working with Digital Images Managing Files Organising Files with Folders 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder Moving FilesCreating Folders 3 Click Move this file 3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file Copying FilesFinding Files 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Getting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Renaming FilesDeleting Files Rename Using the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem Setting Up the Ethernet Connection About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet Content Searching the Internet Sending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options If Using Outlook Express Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express 38 PC Basics Guide Increasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsImproving PC Performance Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Emptying the Recycle Bin Uninstalling ProgramsCleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 3 Click Defragment Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Click Check Now Index 44 PC Basics Guide