Brilliant Home Computer Book: Windows Vista Edition

Description

How to do just about anything on your home computer - all in one book

* Getting to know your PC - Starting up, Managing Windows, Organising files & folders, Personalising your desktop, Gadgets
* Working with documents - Word processing, Editing & formatting text; Opening & saving files; Page layouts; Templates & printing; Inserting images
* Exploring the Internet - Using Internet Explorer; Browsing the Web; Staying safe online; Favourites & the History list
* Communicating online - Exploring Windows Mail; Setting up an account; Sending & receiving emails; Email addresses & Contacts; Adding & opening attachments
* Working with photographs - Introducing Photo Gallery; Editing & cropping photos; Importing images from your digital camera; Enhancing and emailing photos
* Music on your PC - Using Windows Media Player; Listening to audio CDs; Burning CDs; Copying music to an MP3 player; Buying and downloading music
* Watching and editing videos - Windows Media Center; Burning movies onto DVDs; Downloading videos from the web
* Organising your time - Using Windows Calendar; Keeping track of appointments & events; Managing tasks and setting reminders; Sharing your Calendar
* Organising your money - Introducing spreadsheets & Excel; Inserting, moving & editing data; Calculations & formulae; Building & managing a simple budget
* Sharing and networking your PC - Introducing networking, Setting passwords & parental controls; Sharing files & printers
* Troubleshooting your PC - Easy solutions to common problems & queries

The Brilliant Home Computer Book will help you master all of the everyday activities that your PC can help you with:

* Practical tips & advice
* Step-by-step tasks
* Straightforward guidance
* Clear, large format screenshots
* Plain, non-technical language
* Full colour design throughout

CONTENTS:

1. Getting to know your Vista PC

2. Working with words and documents

3. Exploring the internet

4. Communicating online

5. Managing your digital photos

6. Enjoying your digital music

7. Making and sharing videos

8. Organising your daily life

9. Organising your finances

10. Troubleshooting guide