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Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified Paul McFedries

Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified By Paul McFedries

Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified by Paul McFedries

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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.

Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified Summary

Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified by Paul McFedries

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. Youa 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, youa ll be up and running with Windows 7 in no time!

About Paul McFedries

Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. While now primarily a writer, Paul has worked as a programmer, consultant, and Web site developer. Paul has written more than 50 books that have sold over three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Windows Vista: Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks; The Unofficial Guide to Microsoft Office 2007; and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers, 4th Edition. Paul also runs Word Spy, a Web site dedicated to tracking new words and phrases (see www.wordspy.com).

Table of 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.

Additional information

GOR001448553
9780470045756
0470045752
Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified by Paul McFedries
Paul McFedries
Simplified
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20070110
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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