• Author:
  • McFedries, Paul
• Subject:
  Computer Hardware
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  15/12/2006
• Price:
  $37.99
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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.

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!

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).

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.