A+ Guide To Hardware: Managing, Maintaining And Troubleshooting, Fourth Edition

Co pTI OU fa EDITIO Maps to (ompTIA's 2006 A+ Exams --.-A+~ CompTIA Certified In its latest edition, this full-color book maps fully ABOUT THE AUTHOR to the latest 2006 CompTIA A+ Exams, and is Jean Andrews has more than 30 years designed to be the most complete, step-by-step boo experience in the computer industry including more than 13 years in the college on the market for learning the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting classroom. She has worked in a wide variety computer of businesses and corporations designing, hardware. Enhance learning by watching best- writing, and supporting appLications selling author and instructor, Jean Andrews, bring software; managing a PC repair heLp desk; and troubLeshooting wide area networks. concepts and technical topics to life through 'live' She has written a variety of books on demonstrations available on the accompanying CD. software, hardware, and the Internet. She Lives in Atlanta, Georgia. F [ This book, together with A+ Guide to Software, maps fully to CompTIA's 2006 A+ Exams. [ Table of Contents provides quick reference to all CompTIA A+ material. [ All content on installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting has been updated and made current. New content includes scanners, as well as setting up, securing and using a wireless LAN. [ A+ certification icons and A+ Tips highlight all of the material related to the exams, so students can pay close attention the pertinent information. [ Includes extensive pedagogical features, such as A+ Exam Tips, Applying Concepts, Key Terms, Reviewing the Basics, Thinking Critically, Hands-On Projects, and Real Problems, Real Solutions. ALS • LA.MAIlUAL A+ Lab ManuaL for A+ Guide to Hardware, Fourth Edition Andrews 0-619-21766-9 LabSim for A+ EssentiaLs 1-4180-7305-9 LabSim for A+ 220-602 1-4180-7306-7 22-Piece TooLset with ESD Strap 0-619-01655-8 • • • CompTIA A+ Essentials Objectives DOMAIN 1 PERSONAL COMPUTER COMPONENTS 1.1 Identify the fundamental principles of using personal computers 1.2 Install, configure, optimize and upgrade personal computer components 1.3 Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components 1.4 Perform preventative maintenance on personal computer components DOMAIN 2 LAPTOPS AND PORTABLE DEVICES 2.1 Identify the fundamental principles of uSlllg laptops and portable devices 2.2 Install, configure, optimize and upgrade laptops and portable devices 2.3 Identlfy tools, basic diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques for laptops and portable devices 2.4 Perform preventative maintenance on laptops and portable devices DOMAIN 3 OPERATING SYSTEMS-UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, OPERATING SYSTEMS REFERRED TO WITHIN INCLUDE MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000, XP PROFESSIONAL, XP HOME AND MEDIA CENTER. 3.1 Identify the fundamentals of using operating systems 3.2 Install, configure, optimize and upgrade operating systems-references to upgrading from Windows 95 and NT may be made 3.3 Identify tools, diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting techniques f