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Tables of Contents for Introduction to Computers and the Internet for Seniors
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Table of Contents
i
Introduction
v
About the Exercises
v
About the Data Files
vi
Topic 1
1
20
Learn about Computers
2
13
What is a Computer?
Personal Computer Hardware
Peripherals
Bits and Bytes
Computer Speed and MHz
Software
Computer Types
Understanding Printers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras
15
6
Types of Printers
Connecting Your Printer
Using Your Printer
Using a Scanner
Using a Digital Camera
Topic 2
21
48
Get Started with Windows
22
13
Microsoft® Windows
The Desktop
Changing How Your Desktop Looks and Works
Using the Mouse
Open an Object
Use the Start Menu
Shut Down Windows
Learn Windows Basics
35
9
My Computer---A Typical Windows Window
Work with Windows
Use Menus
Use Dialog Boxes
Get Help with Screen Tips and What's This?
Use My Computer and Windows Explorer
44
16
Open a Drive or Folder
Change a Window's Appearance
Display Windows Explorer
Use the Toolbar
Move Around in Windows Explorer
Change the Desktop Style
Manage Folders and Files
60
9
Create and Name a Folder
Select Objects
Copy and Move Files or Folders
Rename a File or Folder
Delete and Restore Files or Folders
Topic 3
69
50
Send and Receive E-mail
70
14
Understand E-mail
Start Outlook Express
Retrieve New Messages
View Messages
Create New Messages
Handle Messages
Work with File Attachments
Browser Basics
84
12
Understand the Internet
Start Internet Explorer 5
Understand the Internet Explorer Screen
Understand Links
Understand Internet Addresses
Go to a Particular Address
Navigate Using Toolbar Buttons
Print a Web Page
Use the Favorites Folder
Exit Internet Explorer
Searching the Internet
96
10
Surfing vs. Searching
Types of Search Sites
Search Basics
Searching from Internet Explorer 5
Searching from a Search Site
Searching from a Directory
Using America Online (AOL)
106
13
About America Online
Start America Online
Understand The AOL Home Page
View Channels
Go to a Keyword
Access the Internet from AOL
Favorite Places
Read and Send Mail
Exit AOL
Topic 4
119
18
Learn Office Basics
120
8
About Microsoft Office 2000
Start an Office Application and Create a New Document
Understand Menus
Use Toolbars
Zoom a Document
Use Office Assistant
Work with Office Documents
128
9
Save a Document
Open a Document
Create a New Document
Print a Document
Close Programs and Documents
Topic 5
137
46
Create a Document
138
9
The Word Window
The Standard Toolbar
Create a New Document
Simple Typing
Save an Unnamed Document
Correct Errors
Save As
Print Preview
Print
Edit Word Documents
147
11
Open a Document
Select Text
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Undo and Redo
AutoCorrect
Check Spelling and Grammar
Format Text
158
16
Formatting Basics
Use Bold, Italic, Underline
Fonts and Font Names
Change Font
Change Font Size
Align Paragraphs
Create Indented Paragraphs
Bullets and Numbering
Format Pages
174
9
Change the Margins
Change the Page Setup
Add Page Numbers
Add a Header or Footer
Insert a Picture
Topic 6
183
30
Create a Worksheet
184
9
What are Spreadsheets?
The Excel Window
Select a Cell and Enter Data
Enter a Simple Addition Formula
Enter Values and Labels
Copy a Formula
Print a Worksheet
Use Formulas and Functions
193
9
Select a Range of Cells
Use the SUM Function
Use AutoSum
Use Functions
Use Paste Function
Relative and Absolute References
Format and Print a Worksheet
202
11
Format Data
Format Numbers
Align Entries
Adjust Column Widths
Insert Rows or Columns
Add a Title to a Worksheet
Sort Data
Change Print Options
Print to Fit on One Page
Appendix A
213
9
Taking Care of Your Computer
214
8
General Computer Care
Check a Disk for Problems
Defragment the Hard Drive
Format a Diskette
Backup Files
Restore Backup Files
Protect Against Viruses
Index
222