PCs Made Easy:The Official Guide to HP Pavilions and Compaq Presarios - Softcover

Make the most of your new desktop HP Pavilion or Compaq Presario PC! PCs Made Easy covers all you need to get productive with your desktop Pavilion or Presario fast -- and have more fun, too! All in one book: a complete, easy introduction to your new computer, Windows(R) XP, Internet tools, digital media, security, troubleshooting, and your amazing new software collection. This is the only PC guide authorized by Hewlett Packard, the manufacturer of your new computer. Sure, there are other introductory PC books, but if you own a Pavilion or Presario, no other book covers it all...straight from the source! *Set up your computer, Internet, and email connections -- fast! *Master Windows XP, Internet Explorer, and Outlook Express *Connect your printer and other add-ons *Manage your files, keep them safe -- and restore them in an emergency *Make the most of your Pavilion or Presario's productivity tools *Create great photo slide shows and digital video programs -- the easy way!* Play DVDs and CDs *Create your own digital movies and photo slide shows *Protect yourself against viruses, hackers, and scam artists *Protect your children against inappropriate Web sites *Supercharge your computer with more memory and storage *Get expert troubleshooting solutions straight from HP & Compaq technical support *And more! You've bought one of the world's best home computers. Now master everything it has to offer, with the one book that makes it even better: PCs Made Easy!

NANCY STEVENSON has written over 30 books on technology and business topics, has taught technical writing at the university level, and has been a corporate trainer working with computer learners ranging from beginners to advanced.