Synopses & Reviews
A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789738295 ISBN-13: 9780789738295
See it done. Do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Microsoft Windows Vista teaches you the fundamentals of working with the newest Windows operating system—Windows Vista. Fully illustrated steps will show you how to burn CDs, manage your photos and other files, send and receive email messages, and browse the Internet. In addition, learn to use the built-in security features to ensure safe access to email, the Internet, and your programs, as well as protect against viruses, junk email, and privacy invasion. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.
In full color
Learn how to…
- Keep data secure and avoid unwanted programs and privacy invasion with Windows Defender and other built-in security features for email, the Internet, and your programs. Robust, new parental controls also put you in charge of what your kids are viewing and who they communicate with.
- Quickly find any type of file from music, pictures, programs, to documents with Instant Search. Also use Search Folders to save frequently used searches.
- Take advantage of new Windows Mail with built-in spam and security features.
- Use new Windows Photo Gallery to view, organize, edit, and print your photographs. You can burn photos to a CD or DVD for safe-keeping.
- Personalize Windows so that it works the way you want.
- Add details about your files using the Tags feature. This information appears in the Details pane in Explorer and make files easier to find and group together.
Introduction xiii
Part 1:What’s New in Windows Vista 2
Part 2: Getting Started 12
Part 3: Working with Programs 28
Part 4: Working with Folders 40
Part 5: Working with Files 58
Part 6: Working with Printers 76
Part 7: Working with Scanners or Digital Cameras 96
Part 8: Entertainment 108
Part 9: Sending Email 126
Part 10: Browsing the Internet 154
Part 11: System Security and User Accounts 174
Part 12: Personalizing Windows 192
Part 13: Setting Up Programs 210
Part 14: Performance and Maintenance 226
Part 15: Using Windows Accessories 258
Part 16: Home Networking Basics 288
Glossary 312
Index 320
Synopsis
Easy Microsoft Windows Vista covers more than 150 of the most important tasks, ranging from the simple features such as opening a folder to more advanced topics such as burning a DVD or sending a file along with an email message. This book uses full-color screent shots with step-by-step instruction to help you learn the new version of Windows. Even if you are new to computers this format will clearly show you how to use Windows Vista.
Synopsis
Explains how to use the new Windows Vista operating system, discussing how to get started; how to work with programs, folders, files, and peripherals; and how to use Windows Vista for entertainment and communication purposes, covering more than 150 of the most important features of Vista with a combination of full-color screenshots and step-by-step instructions. Original. (Beginner)
Synopsis
Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new elegant design and powerful tools you can use to play music, manage your pictures, and burn a CD. In addition, built-in security features help you ensure safe and fast access to email and the Internet. Easy Microsoft Windows Vista covers more than 150 of the most important tasks, ranging from the simple features such as opening a folder to more advanced topics such as burning a DVD or sending a file along with an email message. This book uses visual learning to appeal to the most common users of Windows XP- the home user. This book covers the "Premium" version of Windows Vista.
Synopsis
A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789738295 ISBN-13: 9780789738295
See it done. Do it yourself. It's that Easy
Easy Microsoft Windows Vista teaches you the fundamentals of working with the newest Windows operating system--Windows Vista. Fully illustrated steps will show you how to burn CDs, manage your photos and other files, send and receive email messages, and browse the Internet. In addition, learn to use the built-in security features to ensure safe access to email, the Internet, and your programs, as well as protect against viruses, junk email, and privacy invasion. No need to feel intimidated; we'll hold your hand every step of the way.
In full color
Learn how to...
- Keep data secure and avoid unwanted programs and privacy invasion with Windows Defender and other built-in security features for email, the Internet, and your programs. Robust, new parental controls also put you in charge of what your kids are viewing and who they communicate with.
- Quickly find any type of file from music, pictures, programs, to documents with Instant Search. Also use Search Folders to save frequently used searches.
- Take advantage of new Windows Mail with built-in spam and security features.
- Use new Windows Photo Gallery to view, organize, edit, and print your photographs. You can burn photos to a CD or DVD for safe-keeping.
- Personalize Windows so that it works the way you want.
- Add details about your files using the Tags feature. This information appears in the Details pane in Explorer and make files easier to find and group together.
Introduction xiii
Part 1: What's New in Windows Vista 2
Part 2: Getting Started 12
Part 3: Working with Programs 28
Part 4: Working with Folders 40
Part 5: Working with Files 58
Part 6: Working with Printers 76
Part 7: Working with Scanners or Digital Cameras 96
Part 8: Entertainment 108
Part 9: Sending Email 126
Part 10: Browsing the Internet 154
Part 11: System Security and User Accounts 174
Part 12: Personalizing Windows 192
Part 13: Setting Up Programs 210
Part 14: Performance and Maintenance 226
Part 15: Using Windows Accessories 258
Part 16: Home Networking Basics 288
Glossary 312
Index 320
Synopsis
See it done. Do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Microsoft Windows Vista teaches you the fundamentals of working with the newest Windows operating system–Windows Vista. Fully illustrated steps will show you how to burn CDs, manage your photos and other files, send and receive email messages, and browse the Internet. In addition, learn to use the built-in security features to ensure safe access to email, the Internet, and your programs, as well as protect against viruses, junk email, and privacy invasion. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.
Learn how to…
• Keep data secure and avoid privacy invasion with Windows Defender and other built-in security features. Parental controls also put you in charge of what your kids are doing while online.
• Quickly find any type of file from music, pictures, programs, to documents with Instant Search.
• Take advantage of Windows Mail with built-in spam and security features.
• Use new Windows Photo Gallery to view, organize, edit, and print your photographs.
• Set up live Internet feeds with current information such as stock quotes, weather, sports scores, and more.
• Add details about your files using the Tags feature which makes files easier to find and group together.
CALLOUTS
Easy steps guide you through each task.
Items you select or click are shown in bold.
Each step is fully illustrated.
About the Author
Shelley O’Hara is the author of more than 120 books, including the best-selling Easy Windows XP and other top-selling titles. She has published books on everything from the philosopher Nietzsche to how to buy and sell a house to a kids’ book for the iPod. Her main focus is teaching beginning users how to use technology, including Windows. She has a BA in English from the University of South Carolina and an MA in English from the University of Maryland.
Table of Contents
Part 1
What’s New in Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 2
Part 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 12
Part 3
Working with Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 28
Part 4
Working with Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 40
Part 5
Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 58
Part 6
Working with Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 76
Part 7
Working with Scanners or Digital Cameras . . . . Pg. 96
Part 8
Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 108
Part 9
Sending Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 126
Part 10
Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 154
Part 11
System Security and User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 174
Part 12
Personalizing Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 192
Part 13
Setting Up Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 210
Part 14
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 226
Part 15
Using Windows Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 258
Part 16
Home Networking Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 288
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 312
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 320