Many actions carried out on a PC have keyboard shortcuts attached to them. These are especially useful for people who are more used to the keyboard than to a mouse. For touch typists they are essential. But anyone who takes the trouble to learn these shortcuts will find they can work far faster & more efficiently than using just menu systems or toolbar buttons. This book describes the keyboard shortcuts for
- Microsoft Windows XP & its accessories Windows Media Player 9 Internet Explorer 6 Outlook 2003 & Outlook Express 6 Microsoft Office 2003 Word XP & 2003 Excel 2003 Access 2003 Publisher 2003 Power Point 2003 Front Page 2003 Microsoft Works Suite 2004 & Works 7.0 Paint Shop Pro 8 Adobe Reader 6 Adobe Acrobat 6 Although the shortcuts listed are for the latest versions of these programs many will work with older versions. With a little trial & error this book will be useful to anyone using almost any versions of the above software. This book is meant for any PC user from beginners to experts. We do not suggest that you sit down & read the book from cover to cover just dip in wherever you want. Each chapter covers the shortcuts of a particular application & when using that application it makes a very useful desktop companion. A glossary of computer terms is also included.
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Test various parts of the system Diagnose a wide range of faults Check cables & connections Deal with the BIOSReplace such parts as disk drives memory modules & even motherboards Carry out any necessary configuration or reconfiguration Re-install the Windows operating system Carry out routine maintenance & much much more besides Repairing a faulty PC is not such a daunting prospect as you may think. Diagnosing some faults can be very straightforward while other faults may be less obvious. However if you are of a reasonably practical disposition have some knowledge of PCs & take a logical approach then with the help of this book many faults can be identified & then rectified quickly & easily. The modular construction of PCs make them relatively easy to service as invariably the repair only means replacing a faulty part rather than trying to repair it. Most replacement components for PCs are readily available & usually require no more than a screwdriver or small spanner to fit. An invaluable tool for all computer users as you never know when disaster may strike & you need to get your PC working. Much frustration & waiting time could be saved rather than having to rely on help lines. ...

If you want to successfully create your own computer network then this book tells you how Design the network & choose the right Wi-Fi equipment Share files & folders Share an Internet connection Share printers Getting everything working for optimum performance Many homes & small businesses now have more than one computer that could be a mixture of desktop & laptop or just one type of machine. Using the built-in facilities of Windows & some low-cost hardware it is possible to join individual PCs into an effective network but you have to put up with the hassle of installing the hardware & the inconvenience of all the extra connecting cables. Fortunately the development of wireless networking equipment or Wi-Fi as it has become known now gives you the advantage of networking without any of these problems. You can easily share music files across the network use all your PCs with a single Internet connection printout documents on a laptop using the office printer surf the Internet while relaxing in the garden & much more besides. Like any new technology it may appear at first to be a little confusing but with the help of this book you should be able to master this new & exciting aspect of computing. ...

USB Type A port x 1 Earphone jack x 1 green Speakerphone jack x 1 green Microphone jack x 1 pink Switch for earphone or speaker output A modern convenient & compact device for PC users. No need to get down on your knee climb under your desk to plug the microphone speaker USB (Universal Serial Bus) port & more in. Easy plug links USB (Universal Serial Bus) & sound card inputs from the back of the PC to the front for easy reach. There are audio in audio out & a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port provided on the Easy Plug. A convenient switch on the top of the unit lets you select between speakers & earphones without you having to swap cables. ...

Replaces the use of the troublesome booster cables to jump start your car Connect the ends of the cable to the cigarette lighter sockets of both cars LEDs indicate when the car is ready to be started The time it takes depends on the status of the battery & can take anywhere from 5 minutes upwards. The cable can be stored wrapped around the unit to ensure a tidy storage solution within the bag supplied. ...

An invaluable tool for all PC users as you never know when a problem could strike Frustration expense & waiting time may be saved by not having to rely on help lines or service desks Troubleshooting problems with Windowsandreg XP may seem a daunting task for non-expert computer users but in fact most faults can be fixed quite quickly & easily if you only knew how Simple problems can usually be tracked down & cured quite quickly or when confronted with a particularly complex or difficult fault the easiest solution may be just to reinstall Windowsandreg XP. Either way by following the procedures described in this book your PC should be up & running properly again. Suitable for beginners intermediate & advanced users. ...

- Comfortable & lightweight earpiece
- Expands & contracts to fit lightly over ear
- Push to Talk PTT microphone with collar


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