PCs Just the Steps for Dummies
Chapter One
First Look at Your PC
Get ready to ...
-> Locate Switches and Plug In Things 6
-> Turn On Your PC and Log In 7
-> Turn Off Your PC 8
-> Navigate the Windows XP Desktop 9
-> Use the Start Menu 10
Your desktop computer might be a big tower, or perhaps it's built into a
single unit with your monitor. It likely has multiple slots and places to
plug in things (ports) as well as indicator lights that tell you what's working
and what's not.
When you get your PC out of the box, you'll probably find a handy document
showing you just where to plug in things, such as your monitor, keyboard,
and mouse. Today's computers often color-code plugs, so it's easy
to spot where a particular item plugs in. Still, a basic overview of what's on
your PC, how you turn your computer on and off, and how you get around
the Windows XP desktop is helpful to many people. And although all computer
models differ somewhat, the information and illustrations in thi ... read full excerpt from PCs Just the Steps For Dummies ebook
