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Teach Yourself Visually Windows Vista
* 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.
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