Book description
The smart way to learn the latest version of Microsoft Windows®—one step at a time! Build exactly the skills you need by working at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on practices files on CD.
Table of contents
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Windows Vista™ Step by Step
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- A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
- About the Authors
- Introducing Windows Vista
- The Microsoft Business Certification Program
- Information for New Computer Users
- Features and Conventions of This Book
- Using the Book’s CD
- Getting Help
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Quick Reference
- 1. Getting Started with Windows Vista
- 2. Working Efficiently in Windows Vista
- 3. Working with Folders and Files
- 4. Personalizing Windows Vista
- 5. Installing and Configuring Devices
- 6. Safely and Efficiently Accessing the Internet
- 7. Working with Programs
- 8. Making Connections
- 9. Working with Digital Media
- 10. Managing Computer Security
- 11. Optimizing Your Computer System
- 12. Identifying and Solving Problems
- 1. Getting Started with Windows Vista
- 2. Working Efficiently in Windows Vista
- 3. Working with Folders and Files
- 4. Personalizing Windows Vista
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5. Installing and Configuring Devices
- Displaying More on Your Monitor
- Configuring Your System for Multiple Monitors
- Changing the Way Your Mouse Works
- Changing the Keyboard Input Language
- Configuring Tablet PC Options
- Installing and Sharing a Local Printer
- Connecting to a Remote Printer
- Setting Up Speakers
- Setting Up a Microphone
- Key Points
- Keyboard Shortcuts
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6. Safely and Efficiently Accessing the Internet
- Connecting to the Internet
- Displaying Web Sites in Internet Explorer 7
- Blocking Pop-Up Windows
- Changing Your Home Page
- Changing the Appearance of Web Content
- Finding, Saving, and Returning to Web Sites
- Printing Web Pages
- Sending Web Pages and Links to Other People
- Discovering and Subscribing to RSS Feeds
- Restricting Objectionable Content
- Key Points
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- 7. Working with Programs
- 8. Making Connections
- 9. Working with Digital Media
- 10. Managing Computer Security
- 11. Optimizing Your Computer System
- 12. Identifying and Solving Problems
- Glossary
- Choose the Right Book for You
- Index
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Product information
- Title: Windows Vista™ Step by Step
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2006
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735622692
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