Windows VistaTM Step by Step.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lambert, Joan.

Contributor:

Cox, Joyce.

Series:

Step by step

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Computer files.

Operating systems (Computers).

Local Subjects:

Computer files.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1031 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Vista

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol : Microsoft Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Experience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to make the most of your Windows Vista experience. With Step By Step, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Personalize the way your computer works and looks Install programs and set up printers and other hardwareInstantly search your entire computer and find exactly what you needCatalog your digital photos, burn CDs, and play games-have fun!Connect to the Internet and block unwanted contentFine-tune your PC's performance

Contents:

Windows VistaTM Step by Step; Joyce Cox; The Team; Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI); Introducing Windows Vista; Windows Vista Home Premium; Windows Vista Ultimate; Windows Vista Business; Windows Vista Enterprise; Let's Get Started!; The Microsoft Business Certification Program; Becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist-Windows Vista; Taking a Microsoft Business Certification Exam; Certification; For More Information; Information for New Computer Users; Working with Windows; Giving Instructions; Message Boxes; Features and Conventions of This Book; Using the Book's CD

Minimum System RequirementsStep-by-Step Exercises; Installing the Practice Files; Using the Practice Files; Removing and Uninstalling the Practice Files; Getting Help; Getting Help with Windows Vista; Quick Reference; 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 Problems1. Getting Started with Windows Vista; Activating Windows; Updating Windows System Files; Ending a Computing Session; Making Your Computer Easier to Use; Key Points; Keyboard Shortcuts; 2. Working Efficiently in Windows Vista; Using and Modifying the Start Menu; Finding Your Way Around Your Computer; Using and Modifying the Taskbar; Creating Shortcuts to Files, Folders, and Programs; Rearranging and Deleting Items on the Desktop; Key Points; Keyboard Shortcuts; 3. Working with Folders and Files; Viewing Folders and Files in Different Ways

Viewing Information About a Folder or FileCreating, Renaming, and Deleting Folders and Files; Moving and Copying Folders and Files; Finding Specific Information; Key Points; Keyboard Shortcuts; 4. Personalizing Windows Vista; Optimizing Visual Effects; Changing the Desktop Background; Selecting and Managing a Screen Saver; Managing Your System Date and Time; Changing Your Computer's Name; Key Points; Keyboard Shortcuts; 5. Installing and Configuring Devices; Configuring Your System for Multiple Monitors; Changing the Way Your Mouse Works; Changing the Keyboard Input Language

Configuring Tablet PC OptionsInstalling and Sharing a Local Printer; Connecting to a Remote Printer; Setting Up Speakers; Setting Up a Microphone; Key Points; Keyboard Shortcuts; 6. Safely and Efficiently Accessing 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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9780735635968

073563596X

OCLC:

609857096