Teach Yourself Visually Windows Vista

Description

* This book puts visual learners at ease by showing them how to maximize the new Windows features and interface
* Concise explanations walk readers through more than 150 Windows Vista tasks, covering everything from customizing their desktop to maintaining Windows Vista and networking with another computer or printer
* Explores the new interface and folder organization system of Vista, both of which enable users to find documents and files more easily than ever
* Covers the latest release of MovieMaker, Media Player, Internet Explorer, and the new Media Center feature added to Vista
* Features full-color screenshots and clear, step-by-step instructions

CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows Vista.

  
Start Windows Vista.

  
What You Can Do with Windows Vista.

  
The Windows Vista Screen.

  
Using a Mouse with Windows Vista.

  
Get Help.

  
Activate Your Copy of Windows Vista.

  
Restart Windows Vista.

  
Shut Down Windows Vista.

  Chapter 2: Launching and Working with Programs.

  
Install a Program.

  
Change or Repair a Program Installation.

  
Start a Program.

  
Understanding Program Windows.

  
Using Pull-Down Menus.

  
Using Toolbars.

  
Understanding Dialog Box Controls.

  
Using Dialog Boxes.

  
Work with Program Windows.

  
Using Scrollbars.

  
Switch Between Programs.

  
Uninstall a Program.

  Chapter 3: Creating and Editing Documents.

  
Understanding Documents.

  
Create a Document.

  
Save a Document.

  
Open a Document.

  
Make a Copy of a Document.

  
Edit Document Text.

  
Change the Text Font.

  
Find Text.

  
Replace Text.

  
Insert Special Symbols.

  
Print a Document.

  Chapter 4: Working with Images.

  
Open the Pictures Folder.

  
Preview an Image.

  
View Your Images.

  
Scan an Image.

  
Import Images from a Digital Camera.

  
Repair a Digital Image.

  
Print an Image.

  
Create a DVD Slide Show for Your Images.

  Chapter 5: Playing Music and Other Media.

  
Open and Close Windows Media Player.

  
Navigate the Media Player Window.

  
Using the Library.

  
Play an Audio or a Video File.

  
Adjust the Volume.

  
Play a Music CD.

  
Copy Tracks from a Music CD.

  
Create a Playlist.

  
Burn Music Files to a CD.

  
Play a DVD.102

  
Navigate a DVD.

  
Connect Your PC and Your Home Theater.

  
What You Can Do with Media Center.

  
Open and Close Media Center.

  
Navigate the Media Center Window.

  
Run a Media Center Slide Show.

  Chapter 6: Working with Files.

  
View Your Files.

  
Select a File.

  
Change the File View.

  
Preview a File.

  
Copy a File.

  
Move a File.

  
Copy Files to a CD or DVD.

  
Rename a File.

  
Create a New File.

  
Delete a File.

  
Restore a Deleted File.

  
Add Tags to a File.

  
Search for a File.

  
Extract Files from a Compressed Folder.

  Chapter 7: Sharing Your Computer with Others.

  
Display User Accounts.

  
Create a User Account.

  
Switch Between Accounts.

  
Change a User’s Name.

  
Protect an Account with a Password.148

  
Change a User’s Picture.

  
Delete an Account.

  
Share a Document or Folder.

  
Set Up Parental Controls.

  
Open the Network and Sharing Center.

  
Connect to a Wireless Network.

  
View Network Resources.

  
Print over the Network.

  Chapter 8: Using Windows Vista's Notebook Features.

  
Display Mobility Settings.

  
Display Power Options.

  
Customize a Power Plan.

  
Configure Power Buttons.

  
Input Text with a Pen.

  
Synchronize Files Between Computers.

  
Insert a PC Card.

  
Remove a PC Card.

  
Configure Presentation Settings.

  Chapter 9: Getting Connected to the Internet.

  
Understanding Internet Connections.

  
Get an Internet Connection Started.

  
Create a Wireless Connection.

  
Create a Broadband Connection.

  
Create a Dial-Up Connection.

  
Connect to the Internet.

  
Disconnect from the Internet.

  
Make Your Internet Connection More Secure.

  Chapter 10: Surfing the World Wide Web.

  
Understanding the World Wide Web.

  
Start Internet Explorer.

  
Navigate Internet Explorer.

  
Select a Link.

  
Enter a Web Page Address.

  
Open a Web Page in a Tab.

  
Navigate Web Pages.

  
Navigate with the History List.

  
Change Your Home Page.

  
Save Favorite Web Pages.

  
Search for Sites.

  Chapter 11: Sending andf Receiving E-mail.

  
Start Windows Mail.

  
Navigate Windows Mail.

  
Send an E-mail Message.

  
Add Someone to Your Contacts.

  
Select a Contact Address.

  
Add a File Attachment.

  
Add a Signature.

  
Receive and Read E-mail Messages.

  
Reply to a Message.

  
Forward a Message.

  
Open and Save an Attachment.

  
Create a Folder for Saving Messages.

  
Create Rules to Filter Incoming Messages.

  
Block a Person Who Sends You Junk Mail.

  Chapter 12: Tracking Appointments and Tasks.

  
Start Windows Calendar.

  
Navigate Windows Calendar.

  
Display a Different Date.

  
Create an Appointment.

  
Create a Task.

  Chapter 13: Customizing Windows Vista.

  
Open the Personalization Window.

  
Change the Desktop Background.

  
Set the Screen Saver.

  
Change the Windows Vista Color Scheme.

  
Save a Custom Desktop Theme.

  
Add a Gadget to the Sidebar.

  
Customize the Start Menu.

  
Customize the Taskbar.

  Chapter 14: Maintaing Windows Vista.

  
Check Hard Drive Free Space.

  
Delete Unnecessary Files.

  
Defragment Your Hard Drive on a Schedule.

  
Check Your Hard Drive for Errors.

  
Set Up Automatic Updates.

  
Create a System Restore Point.

  
Apply a System Restore Point.

  
Back Up Files.

  
Restore Backed-up Files.