Book description
This full color book uses the Visual approach to cover the new features of Windows 7 and provide step-by-step instructions for readers who are entirely new to the subject. Inside readers will find tasks on topics such as: Windows 7 basics, creating movies, sharing their computer, working with and managing files, browsing the Web, and new ways to customize Windows to work for them. This book covers the new features of Windows 7, including: the interface and the new and improved Internet Explorer. A more sophisticated interior appeals to a wide ranging audience who will appreciate the colorful images and easy to follow instructions.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Praise for Visual Books
- Credits
- About the Author
- Author's Acknowledgments
- How to Use This Book
- 1. Getting Started with Windows 7
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2. Launching and Working with Programs
- 2.1. Install a Program
- 2.2. Change or Repair a Program Installation
- 2.3. Start a Program
- 2.4. Understanding Program Windows
- 2.5. Using Pull-Down Menus
- 2.6. Using Toolbars
- 2.7. Understanding Dialog Box Controls
- 2.8. Using Dialog Boxes
- 2.9. Work with Program Windows
- 2.10. Using Scrollbars
- 2.11. Switch Between Programs
- 2.12. Take Advantage of Program Jump Lists
- 2.13. Uninstall a Program
- 3. Creating and Editing Documents
- 4. Working with Images
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5. Playing Music and Other Media
- 5.1. Open and Close Windows Media Player
- 5.2. Navigate the Media Player Window
- 5.3. Using the Library
- 5.4. Play an Audio or a Video File
- 5.5. Adjust the Volume
- 5.6. Play a Music CD
- 5.7. Copy Tracks from a Music CD
- 5.8. Create a Playlist
- 5.9. Burn Music Files to a CD
- 5.10. Play a DVD
- 5.11. Navigate a DVD
- 6. Working with Files
- 7. Sharing Your Computer with Others
- 8. Surfing the World Wide Web
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9. Working with E-mail, Contacts, and Events
- 9.1. Install Windows Live Essentials Programs
- 9.2. Install Windows Live Essentials Programs
- 9.3. Configure an E-mail Account
- 9.4. Send an E-mail Message
- 9.5. Add Someone to Your Contacts
- 9.6. Create a Contact Category
- 9.7. Select a Contact Address
- 9.8. Add a File Attachment
- 9.9. Add a Signature
- 9.10. Receive and Read E-mail Messages
- 9.11. Reply to a Message
- 9.12. Forward a Message
- 9.13. Open and Save an Attachment
- 9.14. Switch to Calendar
- 9.15. Navigate the Calendar
- 9.16. Display a Different Date
- 9.17. Create an Event
- 9.18. Add a Calendar
- 10. Implementing Security in Windows 7
- 11. Customizing Windows 7
- 12. Maintaining Windows 7
Product information
- Title: Windows® 7 Simplified®
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2009
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9780470503874
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