CompTIA A+ Complete Lab Manual

Boost your understanding of CompTIA A+ exam principles with practical, real-world exercises Designed to complement CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, this hands-on companion book takes you step by step through the tasks a PC technician is likely to face on any given day. It supports the theory explain...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pyles, James
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York John Wiley & Sons 2012
Series:Sybex serious skills
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Task 2.15: Changing the CMOS Battery to Correct a Slow PC ClockTask 2.16: Resetting Passwords; Task 2.17: Creating a New Local User in Windows Vista; Task 2.18: Testing Ports with an Online Scanner; Task 2.19: Changing Printer Toner; Task 2.20: Scanning a Document Using Windows 7; Task 2.21: Managing Windows Startup and Recovery Behavior in Windows XP; Task 2.22: Turning Windows 7 Features On or Off; Task 2.23: Controlling AutoPlay Settings in Windows 7; Task 2.24: Setting Up Advanced File Sharing in Windows 7; Task 2.25: Installing Windows Live Mail
  • Task 1.11: Installing a Video CardTask 1.12: Installing a Laptop Keyboard; Task 1.13: Installing SO-DIMM in a Laptop; Task 1.14: Installing a Laptop Hard Drive; Task 1.15: Installing a Laptop Optical Drive; Task 1.16: Installing a KVM Switch; Task 1.17: Installing Drivers from a Disc; Task 1.18: Installing Drivers from the Internet; Task 1.19: Reformatting a Hard Drive Using Windows XP; Task 1.20: Installing Windows XP Professional as a Fresh Install; Task 1.21: Installing Windows Vista as a Fresh Install; Task 1.22: Installing Microsoft Applications in Windows XP.
  • Task 2.2: Identifying a Power SupplyTask 2.3: Performing a Quick Test and Replacing a Power Supply; Task 2.4: Searching for Windows Vista Drivers; Task 2.5: Listing All of the Drivers Installed on a Windows 7 PC; Task 2.6: Cleaning Fans; Task 2.7: Oiling Fans; Task 2.8: Defragging a Hard Drive; Task 2.9: Scheduling Automatic Defragging in Windows 7; Task 2.10: Defragmenting a Single File; Task 2.11: Updating Security Patches; Task 2.12: Checking Internal Connectors; Task 2.13: Backing Up with Acronis True Image Home; Task 2.14: Flashing the BIOS.
  • Table of Contents; Advertisement Page; Title; Series; Copyright; Reader's Page; Dedication; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Introduction; Phase 1: Installing Hardware and Software; Task 1.1: Preventing ESD Damage; Task 1.2: Installing RAM; Task 1.3: Installing a PCI Card; Task 1.4: Installing a PCI Express Card; Task 1.5: Installing a Power Supply; Task 1.6: Installing an IDE Hard Drive; Task 1.7: Installing a SATA Hard Drive; Task 1.8: Moving an Operating System to a New SATA Drive with Acronis True Image; Task 1.9: Installing a SCSI Drive; Task 1.10: Installing a DVD Drive
  • Task 1.23: Uninstalling Software in Windows XPTask 1.24: Uninstalling an Application Using Windows 7 Programs and Features; Task 1.25: Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7; Task 1.26: Shutting Down Background Processes in Windows 7; Task 1.27: Installing a Local Printer; Task 1.28: Installing Printer Drivers; Task 1.29: Installing a Bluetooth Printer on Windows 7; Task 1.30: Installing a Bluetooth Device for Pairing with Windows 7; Task 1.31: Syncing a Mobile Device with Media Player in Windows 7; Phase 2: Maintaining and Documenting Computer Systems; Task 2.1: Identifying a Motherboard