Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified

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Author: Paul McFedries

ISBN-10: 0470045752

ISBN-13: 9780470045756

Category: Windows Vista

An ideal resource for newcomers to Windows 7 who prefer to learn by being shown rather than told\ Windows 7 is the operating system used by most desktop and laptop PCs around the world. If you are a visual learner who is eager to learn Windows 7-but is also perhaps, intimidated-then this is the ideal resource for you.\ Experienced author Paul McFedries offers visual learners a friendly and comfortable learning environment for getting familiar with Windows 7. He offers a visual approach to...

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An ideal resource for newcomers to Windows 7 who prefer to learn by being shown rather than told Windows 7 is the operating system used by most desktop and laptop PCs around the world. If you are a visual learner who is eager to learn Windows 7-but is also perhaps, intimidated-then this is the ideal resource for you. Experienced author Paul McFedries offers visual learners a friendly and comfortable learning environment for getting familiar with Windows 7. He offers a visual approach to discovering the new features of Windows 7 and provides step-by-step instructions for performing basic tasks and tackling common troubleshooting issues. You'll learn 7 basics, as well as how to work with files, browse the Web, and e-mail. Visual learners will embrace this approach of being shown-rather than told-how to work with the new Windows 7 Step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to create movies, work with files, browse the Web, e-mail, and use the new interface, Media Player, and Internet Explorer With the visual assistance offered in this book, you'll be up and running with Windows 7 in no time!

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Getting Started with Windows VistaStart Windows Vista     4What You Can Do with Windows Vista     6The Windows Vista Screen     7Using a Mouse with Windows Vista     8Get Help     10Activate Your Copy of Windows Vista     12Restart Windows Vista     14Shut Down Windows Vista     15Launching and Working with ProgramsInstall a Program     18Change or Repair a Program Installation     20Start a Program     22Understanding Program Windows     23Using Pull-Down Menus     24Using Toolbars     25Understanding Dialog Box Controls     26Using Dialog Boxes     28Work with Program Windows     30Using Scrollbars     36Switch Between Programs     38Uninstall a Program     40Creating and Editing DocumentsUnderstanding Documents     44Create a Document     45Save a Document     46Open a Document     48Edit Document Text     50Change the Text Font     54Find Text     56Replace Text     58Print aDocument     60Working with ImagesOpen the Pictures Folder     64Preview an Image     65View Your Images     66Scan an Image     68Import Images from a Digital Camera     70Repair a Digital Image     72Print an Image     74Playing Music and Other MediaOpen and Close Windows Media Player     78Navigate trie Media Player Window     79Using the Library     80Play an Audio or a Video File     82Adjust the Volume     83Play a Music CD     84Copy Tracks from a Music CD     88Create a Playlist     90Burn Music Files to a CD     92Play a DVD     94Navigate a DVD     96Working with FilesView Your Files     100Select a File     102Change the File View     104Preview a File     105Copy a File     106Move a File     107Copy Files to a CD or DVD     108Rename a File     112Create a New File     113Delete a File     114Restore a Deleted File      115Search for a File     116Extract Files from a Compressed Folder     118Sharing Your Computer with OthersDisplay User Accounts     122Create a User Account     124Switch Between Accounts     126Change a User's Name     128Protect an Account with a Password     130Delete an Account     132Set Up Parental Controls     134Surfing the World Wide WebUnderstanding the World Wide Web     140Start Internet Explorer     141Navigate Internet Explorer     142Select a Link     143Enter a Web Page Address     144Open a Web Page in a Tab     145Navigate Web Pages     148Change Your Home Page     150Save Favorite Web Pages     152Search for Sites     154Sending and Receiving E-mailStart Windows Mail     158Navigate Windows Mail     159Send an E-mail Message     160Add Someone to Your Contacts     162Select a Contact Address     164Add a File Attachment     166Add a Signature     168Receive and Read E-mail Messages     170Reply to a Message     172Forward a Message     174Open and Save an Attachment     176Tracking Appointment and TasksStart Windows Calendar     180Navigate Windows Calendar     181Display a Different Date     182Create an Appointment     184Create a Task     186Customizing Windows VistaOpen the Personalization Window     190Change the Desktop Background     192Set the Screen Saver     194Change the Windows Vista Color Scheme     196Save a Custom Desktop Theme     198Customize the Start Menu     200Customize the Taskbar     204Maintaining Windows VistaCheck Hard Drive Free Space     210Delete Unnecessary Files     212Defragment Your Hard Drive on a Schedule     214Check Your Hard Drive for Errors     216Back Up Files     218Restore Backed-up Files     222