Synopses & Reviews
Heres WHAT Youll Learn
- Run programs, control gadgets, and play games
- Send e-mail, browse the Web, and share your files
- Organize your photos, music, videos, and more
- Burn CDs and DVDs—even produce your own movie!
- Set up your printer and a simple home network
- Adjust security settings and perform easy tune-ups and fixes
Heres HOW Youll Learn It
- Jump in wherever you need answers
- Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do
- Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts
- Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away
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Synopsis
This no-nonsense handbook uses easy numbered steps and jargon-free language to show the most expedient ways to learn a new skill or solve a problem with Windows Vista, such as customizing your desktop, setting up a home network, managing digital media, publishing files to the Web, troubleshooting problems, organizing data, running programs, and more for all five versions of the operating system. Original. (All users)
Synopsis
Here’s WHAT You’ll Learn
- Run programs, control gadgets, and play games
- Send e-mail, browse the Web, and share your files
- Organize your photos, music, videos, and more
- Burn CDs and DVDs—even produce your own movie!
- Set up your printer and a simple home network
- Adjust security settings and perform easy tune-ups and fixes
Here’s HOW You’ll Learn It
- Jump in wherever you need answers
- Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do
- Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts
- Quick TRY THIS! exercises help you apply what you learn right away
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
About the Author
Jerry Joyce has had a long-standing relationship with Microsoft: He has been the technical editor on numerous books published by Microsoft Press and has written manuals, help files, and specifications for various Microsoft products. As a programmer, he has tried for many years to make using a computer as simple as using a toaster but has yet to succeed.Marianne Moon has worked in the publishing world for many years as proofreader, editor, and writer--sometimes all three simultaneously. She has been editing and proofreading Microsoft Press books since 1984 and has written and edited documentation for Microsoft products such as Microsoft Works, Flight Simulator, Space Simulator, Golf, Publisher, the Microsoft Mouse, and Greetings Workshop.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgmentsChapter 1: About This BookChapter 2: Jump Right InChapter 3: Running Programs and GadgetsChapter 4: Communicating and SchedulingChapter 5: Exploring the InternetChapter 6: Playing GamesChapter 7: Working with PicturesChapter 8: Working with MultimediaChapter 9: Using Voice and SoundsChapter 10: Printing and ScanningChapter 11: Managing Files and FoldersChapter 12: NetworkingChapter 13: Setting UpChapter 14: CustomizingChapter 15: Maintaining SecurityChapter 16: Managing Windows VistaAppendix : About the AuthorsAppendix : Choose the Right Book for You