Book description
This fast-paced, no-fluff book teaches you the basics of
Microsoft Windows Vista and includes tips, shortcuts, and
workarounds for Windows veterans as well as new users, whether
you're using the Home, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of
Vista. You'll find step-by-step instructions and plenty of
screenshots that guide you through Vista's new and updated
features, including the glasslike Aero interface; instant search;
the Sidebar and Gadgets; and the improved versions of Internet
Explorer, Mail, Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, and
Media Player. You'll also find information on setup; installation;
upgrading from other Windows versions; troubleshooting; hardware;
and organizing your documents, music, photos, and videos. Laptop
and mobile users will learn how to connect from the road, jump onto
a public wireless network, and conserve battery power. Author Chris
Fehily also walks you through setting up a network, connecting to
the Internet, configuring routers and firewalls, and hooking up
printers and other devices. You'll learn how to use Vista's
beefed-up security features to protect your PC and network and
share files while keeping personal stuff private.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Special Thanks to...
- Introduction
- 1. Getting Started
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2. The Desktop
- Exploring the Start Menu
- Using the Start Menu
- Customizing the Start Menu
- Exploring the Taskbar
- Managing Windows by Using the Taskbar
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Using the Notification Area
- Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar
- Using the Quick Launch Toolbar
- Using the Sidebar
- Managing Shortcuts
- Tidying Your Desktop
- 3. Getting Help
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4. Personalizing Your Work Environment
- Using Control Panel
- Setting the Window Color and Color Scheme
- Setting the Desktop Background
- Setting the Screen Saver
- Setting the Desktop Theme
- Configuring the Monitor
- Configuring the Mouse
- Configuring the Keyboard
- Configuring Sound and Audio Devices
- Setting the Date and Time
- Localizing Your System
- Accommodating Disabled Users
- Using Speech Recognition
- Using Alternative Mouse Behavior
- Conserving Power
- Managing Fonts
- Managing Visual Effects and Performance
- Restoring the Old Windows Look
- Getting General System Information
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5. Organizing Files and Folders
- Exploring Your Computer
- Storing Stuff in Your Personal Folder
- Using Windows Explorer
- Navigating in Windows Explorer
- Tagging Files
- Filtering, Sorting, Stacking, and Grouping Files
- Customizing a Folder
- Setting Folder Options
- Creating Folders
- Naming Files and Folders
- Moving and Copying Files and Folders
- Sending Files and Folders
- Deleting Files and Folders
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Searching for Files and Folders
- Saving Searches
- Burning CDs and DVDs
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
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6. Installing and Running Programs
- Installing Programs
- Removing Programs
- Turning Windows Features On or Off
- Launching Programs
- Launching Programs Automatically
- Running Older Programs
- Switching Programs
- Exiting Programs
- Killing Unresponsive Programs
- Using the Free Utility Programs
- Saving Documents
- Opening Documents
- Associating Documents with Programs
- 7. Printing, Scanning, and Faxing
- 8. Setting up Hardware
- 9. Digital Photos
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10. Windows Media Player
- Getting Started with Media Player
- Playing Music CDs
- Customizing the Now Playing Tab
- Viewing Visualizations
- Changing Player Appearance with Skins
- Shopping Online
- Listening to Radio Stations
- Ripping CDs to Your Hard Drive
- Organizing Your Library
- Working with Playlists
- Burning Music CDs
- Playing DVDs
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- 11. Windows Movie Maker
- 12. Connecting to the Internet
- 13. Security and Privacy
- 14. Internet Explorer
- 15. Email, Contacts, and Calendars
- 16. Windows Live Messenger
- 17. Managing User Accounts
- 18. Setting up a Small Network
- 19. Working Remotely
- 20. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- A. Installing Windows Vista
Product information
- Title: Microsoft Windows Vista: Visual QuickStart Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2006
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780321434524
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