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 road–and how to troubleshoot any problems you might encounter!
Your First Notebook PC shows you how to:
• Choose the right type of notebook for your needs
• Set up and configure a new notebook
• Use Windows Vista and its notebook-specific features
• Connect your notebook to a wireless home network and the Internet
• Share files and folders with other users–and sync your files between two PCs
• Use your notebook to listen to music and play DVD movies
• Connect your notebook to an office network–and use it for essential business operations
• Use your notebook to give PowerPoint presentations
• Connect your notebook to a public Wi-Fi hot spot–and send and receive email from any location
• Keep your notebook secure when traveling
• Extend the life of your notebook’s battery
• Upgrade your notebook’s hardware
• Troubleshoot common problems
Michael Miller has written more than seventy-five how-to books over the past two decades, including Que’s Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Wireless Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista, Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, and How Windows Vista Works. He has established a reputation for clearly explaining technical topics to nontechnical readers, and for offering useful real-world advice about complicated topics. More information can be found at the author’s website, located at www.molehillgroup.com.