Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Shelley O'Hara
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Que Corporation,U.S.
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9780789738295

ISBN 10:   0789738295
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   28 March 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780789738301
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

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

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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.

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