Chapter 3. Using Windows Vista

Terms you’ll need to understand:

Desktop

Sidebar

Gadget

Start menu

Taskbar

Quick Launch toolbar

Notification area

Control Panel

Welcome Center

Plug-and-play

Signed driver

Device Manager

Windows Aero

Color depth

Refresh rate

Theme

Ease of Access Center

Parental control

Administrative tools

Techniques/concepts you’ll need to master

Identify parts of the desktop used in Windows Vista.

Use the Control Panel to configure certain aspects of Windows Vista.

Load and manage device drivers.

List the requirements for Windows Aero.

Using the Ease of Access Center to enable accessibility technology.

Use parental controls to limit access on Windows Vista.

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