Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified

Description

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!

CONTENTS:

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.8

  
Get Help.

  
Activate Your Copy of Windows Vista.

  
Restart Windows Vista.

  
Shut Down Windows Vista.

  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.

  3 Creating and Editing Documents.

  
Understanding Documents.

  
Create a Document.

  
Save a Document.

  
Open a Document.

  
Edit Document Text.

  
Change the Text Font.

  
Find Text.

  
Replace Text.

  
Print a Document.

  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.

  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.

  
Navigate a DVD.

  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.

  
Search for a File.

  
Extract Files from a Compressed Folder.

  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.

  
Delete an Account.

  
Set Up Parental Controls.

  8 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.

  
Change Your Home Page.

  
Save Favorite Web Pages.

  
Search for Sites.

  9 Sending and 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.

  10 Tracking Appointment and Tasks.

  
Start Windows Calendar.

  
Navigate Windows Calendar.

  
Display a Different Date.

  
Create an Appointment.

  
Create a Task.

  11 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.

  
Customize the Start Menu.

  
Customize the Taskbar.

  12 Maintaining Windows Vista.

  
Check Hard Drive Free Space.

  
Delete Unnecessary Files.

  
Defragment Your Hard Drive on a Schedule.

  
Check Your Hard Drive for Errors.

  
Back Up Files.

  
Restore Backed-up Files.