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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470045736
ISBN-13
9780470045732
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62992472
Product Key Features
Author
Paul Mcfedries
Publication Name
Windows Vista
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Series
Teach Yourself Visually (Tech) Ser.
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
27.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
40
Lc Classification Number
Qa76.76.O63
Table of Content
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 Rece
Copyright Date
2007
Topic
Operating Systems / General, Operating Systems / Windows Server, Operating Systems / Windows Desktop