Windows Vista Plain & Simple Kit: Help Family & Friends Get Started with Their First Computer (Bpg -- Plain & Simple)

This colorful two-book kit is designed for those helping friends and family select, set up, and use a new PC—or those new to the task themselves! Get up and running right away—and get to the fun staff faster! Windows Vista Plain & Simple Guide to Helping Family & Friends: If you answer the new-computer ‘S.O.S. calls in your family—or youre getting ready to buy a new PC yourself—heres friendly, plain-talking advice. This timesaving guide answers the most common questions and how-tos—with an emphasis on keeping it simple!

• Learn—and explain—computer concepts in non-techie terms
• Get practical PC-shopping tips—what you need and dont need
• Hook it all up—cables, connections, components—the easy way
• Get ready to venture online—from e-mail to shopping
• Transfer photos from a digital camera
• Enjoy your first podcasts, PC games, movies, and more
  
  

Windows Vista Plain & Simple: Your easy, colorful, SEE-HOW guide to getting things done with Windows Vista! Jump in wherever you need answers—for simple-to-follow steps and screenshots that show exactly what to do.

• Run programs and gadgets, and play games
• Send e-mail, share files, and traverse the Web
• Organize your photos, music, and videos
• Burn CDs and DVDs—even make your own movie!
• Set up a printer and simple home network
• Adjust security settings and perform easy tune-ups and fixes

Katherine Murray is a communications expert who specializes in teaching people and businesses how to improve their productivity with Microsoft® technologies. She has written more than 50 books related to Microsoft® Office, Web technologies, and the digital lifestyle, including MICROSOFT® OFFICE WORD 2007 INSIDE OUT.