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Brilliant Windows Vista Pocket Book
Exactly what you need to know - just when you need it!
Brilliant Microsoft Windows Vista Pocket Book is a handy, visual quick-reference guide to the most common features, tasks and problems, that you will come across when using Word 2007 in any day-to-day situation at home or in the office.
brilliant Microsoft Windows Vista
Pocket Book
Brilliant Windows Vista Pocket Book delivers the answers you need when you are faced with an unfamiliar or problematic task in Windows Vista. Short, concise explanations and a highly visual, step-by-step approach make it really easy to learn and master any task or problem that you come across Keep it on your desk, in your bag - or even in your pocket - and you will always have the answers you need, just when you need them.
Brilliant Windows Vista includes:
* Foolproof step-by-step instructions for accomplishing specific tasks
* Numerous screenshots illustrating every step
* Jargonbuster boxes explaining new or unfamiliar terms in plain English
* Timesaving tips to give you ideas on cutting corners and avoiding confusion
* Additional information on key topics to expand your knowledge of a particular feature or concept.
* Important information boxes identifying areas where new users often run into trouble, and offering practical hints and solutions to these problems
Brilliant Pocket Books are handy, accessible resources that you will turn to time and time again when faced with a problem or an unfamiliar task and need an answer at your fingertips.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: Getting Started in Windows Vista
What's New in Windows Vista?
Installing Windows Vista
Installation Requirements
Installation Instructions
Registering Vista
Finding Help and Support in Vista
Accessing Vista
Familiarising Yourself with the Desktop
Accessing the Start Menu
Using the Taskbar
Managing the Recycle Bin
Chapter 2: Customising Vista
Customising the Start Menu
Creating Shortcuts
Customising the Taskbar
Customising Your Display
Changing Display Settings
Changing Colour and Appearance
Setting Your Background
Selecting a Screensaver
Using Custom Sounds
Changing Your Mouse Pointer
Selecting a Theme
Configuring Folder Views
Working with the Windows Sidebar
Starting the Sidebar
Configuring the Sidebar
Customizing Sidebar Gadgets
Chapter 3: Managing Your Computer from the Control Panel
Accessing the Control Panel
Changing Accessibility Options
Adding and Managing Hardware
Adding and Managing Software
Using the Administrative Tools
Using AutoPlay
Using Date and Time Settings
Accessing the Backup and Restore Center
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
Setting Folder Options
Managing Default Programs
Setting Indexing Options
Managing Font Selections
Chapter 4: Connecting to the Internet
Understanding Internet Connections
Broadband Internet Connections
Dial-up Internet Connections
Installing and Configuring a Modem
Connecting to the Internet
Chapter 5: Using Internet Explorer
Exploring Internet Explorer
Opening the Browser
Navigating in Internet Explorer
Using Home Settings
Organising Favourites
Using Internet Explorer Tabs
Understanding Feeds and Printing
& Accessing and Using Internet Explorer Tools
Configuring Internet Options
&p; Using the General Tab
Using the Security Tab
Using the Privacy Tab
Using the Content Tab
Using the Connections Tab
Using the Programs Tab
Using the Advanced Tab
Chapter 6: Using Windows Mail
Setting Up Windows Mail
Creating Mail Accounts
Managing Mail Accounts
Customising Windows Mail
Navigating the Windows Mail Interface
Changing Your Windows Mail View
Handling Messages Effectively
Sending and Receiving Mail
Sending and Receiving Attachments
Sorting and Filing Messages
Creating Message Rules
Managing and Deleting Rules
Using the Address Book
Finding Contacts
Adding Contacts
Automatic Additions
Chapter 7: Creating a Home Network
Understanding Windows Networking
Understanding LANs
Planning Your Network
Understanding Internet Connection Sharing
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Sharing Files and Printers
Chapter 8: Managing User Accounts
Understanding User Accounts
Creating and Managing User Accounts
Chapter 9: Using Vista's Multimedia Capabilities
Playing Games in Vista
Playing Installed Games
Playing Online Games
Installing Games
Managing Game Controllers
Using the Windows Media Player
Configuring the Windows Media Player
Understanding AutoPlay
Accessing and Using Your Music Library
Creating a Playlist
Playing a Playlist
Ripping and Burning CDs
Using the Windows Movie Maker
Starting the Movie Maker
Importing Digital Data
Importing from a Camera
Importing Existing Media on Your Computer
Making Movies
Adding Audio
&nbssp; Adding Titles and Credits
&p;&;&nbbsp; Saving and Publishing Movies
Working with the Windows Slideshow for Digital Pictures
Viewing and Managing Your Pictures
Using the Photo Gallery
Printing Your Pictures
Burning Pictures on to a CD
Using the Windows Slideshow
Chapter 10: Securing Windows Vista
Understanding Windows Security
Using the Windows Firewall
Starting and Configuring the Windows Firewall
Stopping the Windows Firewall
Using Windows Defender
Using Windows Defender Tools
Running a Windows Defender Scan
Configuring Parental Controls
Chapter 11: Using Remote Desktop Access
Understanding Remote Access
Enabling Remote Access
Configuring Remote Access
Connecting using Remote Access
Managing Remote Access
Using Remote Assistance
Activating Remote Assistance
Accessing Remote Assistance
Chapter 12: Using System Tools
Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
Using System Information
Using Windows Update
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
Restoring Your Computer to a Previous State
Defragmenting the Hard Drive
Chapter 13 : Improve Vista's Performance
VistaLearns to Perform Better
Tweaking Configuration
Disable Automatic Windows Services
Disabling Unnecessary Vista Features
Speed Your Computer with Ready Boost
Change Vista's Power Settings
Removing Even More Services
Stopping and Removing Background Processes
Increase Interface Performance
Disable Transparency
Remove Windows Sidebar
Adjust Visual Effects
Choose a Classic Theme
Defrag Your Hard Drive
Chapter 14 : Troubleshooting Windows Vista
Troubleshooting Windows Installation and Startup Problems
Troubleshooting Software and Driver Issues
Using Windows Update
Manually Update Drivers
Troubleshooting Hardware, Devices and Printers
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