How to Use Computers (How to Use Series) [Paperback]

Lisa Biow (Author)

Book Description

Series: How to Use Series | Publication Date: September 1, 1997

A four-color visual approach to learning that is easy to follow and fun for the reader to use when learning about her PC. The reader will quickly and easily learn how to use her computer, work with the latest version of Windows, learn basic software skills, use multimedia features, use the internet and more! How To Use Computers, New Edition provides all of the information a novice reader needs to know to quickly and successfully without overwhelming the reader in too much text or too much coverage. New series features include quick reference where am I tabs, more complete index with terms familiar to the reader and not just the author, and new updated look and feel.Four-color visual approach guaranteed to get the reader up to speed quickly on how to use his PC and software.Part of the Best Selling How to Use Series read clear explanations and graphics.New updated layout and design to appeal to today s fast-paced, need to know it quickly audience who wants to learn through a combination of text and graphics.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

For anyone frightened or frustrated by the complexity of the PC, How to Use Computers offers the first step to opening the door to technology. It's a big, colorful, friendly guide filled with everything from cartoon-like screen shots to winking wizards. Lisa Biow doesn't just launch into the basics of word processing, she provides a more comprehensive background for how to coexist with computers. For example, topic 1 is titled, "Computers Are Not Fragile," and she encourages readers to play around with their systems. Making mistakes and exploring are fine ideas, she extols. She eases readers into fundamental concepts, such as the difference between hardware and software, how memory works, and how to copy files and folders. For those who are unpacking their first PC, How to Use Computers is a reassuring beginner's guide. --Jennifer Buckendorff --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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A four-color visual approach to learning that is easy to follow and fun for you to use when learning about your PC. You will quickly and easily learn how to use your computer, work with the latest version of Windows, learn basic software skills, use multimedia features, use the internet and more! How To Use Computers, New Edition provides all of the information a novice needs to know to quickly and successfully, without overwhelming you with too much text or coverage. New series features include quick reference where am I tabs, more complete index with terms familiar to the reader and not just the author, and new updated look and feel. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 259 pages
• Publisher: Ziff Davis Pr; 3rd edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562765663
• ISBN-13: 978-1562765668
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,163,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How To Use Computers, January 25, 2000

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Leonard T. Steiner - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Use Computers: Visually in Full Color (Paperback)

I have used this book as text for a Basic Computer class that I have taught three times for adult students. I have used it both as a preparatory refresher text for myself and also have recommended it for my students. They were very satisfied with it also. The best part of this book is that it gets down to the basic level and covers computers and everything concerned with computers on a level that everyone can understand. The illustrations are also first rate. I heartily recommend this book as a basic text for anyone that does not have any knowledge of computers. It is also an excellent review for anyone who thinks that they know it all. It is well written, well-organized, and has a wealth of easy-to-understand illustrations for all to follow. It covers all aspects of computers from the basics to the internet. The only complaint I have is that the binding leaves a little to be desired, however for its cost it is a good buy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE FOR THE BEGINNER!!, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Use Computers (How to Use Series) (Paperback)

This book is perfect for the beginner--full of basics & easily read & followed. The later edition in 1998 was equally as informative, and also full of really helpful how-to tips. Nowhere in the books do you get bogged down with information you really don't need as a novice---TERRIFIC!!!!