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Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified
Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to Windows Vista - a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow Chip, your friendly guide - and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.
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- William K. Rodgers (Spencer, NC)
* "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice
* A friendly character called Chip introduces each task
* Full-color screen shots walk you through step by step
* Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap
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.
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