Product Description

This task–oriented, step–by–step guide is specifically written for mature people like you, folks who are relatively new to using a computer and want to discover the basics of buying a computer, working with software, and getting on the Internet. It takes the guesswork, the confusion, and the jargon out of every aspect of getting started, from choosing the computer and software that′ are right for you to learning the basics of working with applications and going online, to taking advantage of all that this powerful tool has to offer. You′ll discover how to:

• Choose among desktops, laptops, PCs, and Macs
• Use the mouse and keyboard
• Find your way around the desktop
• Set up and use an email account
• Work with files and folders, numbers and finances
• Add a printer, scanner, or fax
• Take advantage of online and offline Help
• Have a ball with digital photos and music
• Browse the Web with Internet Explorer
• Connect with people online

The world is just a mouse–click away and with your shiny new computer and a little help from Computers for Seniors For Dummies, you′ll get there safe and sound in no time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7663 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

Review
"This friendly guide in the classic For Dummies style walks readers through the basics…accessible and easy to read." (Publishing News, Fri 14th March 2008)

Review
"This friendly guide in the classic For Dummies style walks readers through the basics…accessible and easy to read." (Publishing News, Fri 14th March 2008)

“…a really easy book for beginners to follow.”SixtyPlusurfers.co.uk June 2008

From the Back Cover
Explore Windows Vista and the Internet!

Here′s how to set up a computer, use software, get online, and more

Computers have much to offer people of any age! Let the steps and illustrations in this book be your guide to setting up your computer and gaining basic computer skills. In no time, you′ll be designing documents, simplifying finances, exchanging e–mail and photos with friends and family, shopping for the best prices, and finding new communities online!

Discover how to:

• Choose the right computer

• Use the mouse

• Add photos to documents

• Stay safe online

• Play music and games

• Keep in touch with e–mail

Customer Reviews

only good for vista
after purchasing this book for a gift for my parents i found it is based on the vista operating system whwn thier computer uses xp this could be very confusing for them becaues all the screen pictures and menues are different so i had to send it back .Also it is not mentioned on the book discription.

to walk like a baby a baby

A baby takes afew first steps a bit wobbley so tries again and again and in the end succeeds so it is with us oldies this book helps us to take that first step maybe a bit wobbley but we try again and again and in the end succeed
right now i am still wobbling but i shall keep trying again and again
a good teacher makes use of easy to understand illustrations this is excactly what this book does really helping us oldies to walk steaderly into the art of computing

Computers For Seniors for Dummies
I bought this for my 80 year old Father in Law who found it very helpful not only for himself, but also his pals enjoyed it too.