Microsoft Windows Vista Simplified

Table of Contents

Chapter 1—Getting Started with Windows Vista: Start Windows Vista; What You Can Do with Windows Vista; The Windows Vista Screen; Using a Mouse with Windows Vista; Get Help; Activate Your Copy of Windows Vista; Restart Windows Vista; Shut Down Windows Vista
Chapter 2—Launching and Working with Programs: Install a Program; Change or Repair a Program Installation; Start a Program; Understanding Program Windows; Use Pull-Down Menus and Toolbars; Understanding Dialog Box Controls; Using Dialog Boxes; Work with Program Windows; Use Scrollbars; Switch between Programs; Uninstall a Program
Chapter 3—Creating and Editing Documents: Understanding Documents; Create a Document; Save a Document; Open a Document Edit Document Text; Change the Text Font; Find Text; Replace Text Print a Document
Chapter 4—Working with Images: Open the Pictures Folder; Preview an Image; View Your Images; Scan an Image; Import Images from a Digital Camera; Repair a Digital Photo; Print an Image
Chapter 5—Playing Music and Other Media: Open and Close Windows Media Player; Navigate the Media Player Window; Using the Library; Play an Audio or Video File; Adjust the Volume; Play a Music CD; Copy Tracks from a Music CD; Create a Playlist; Burn Music Files to a CD; Play a DVD; Navigate a DVD
Chapter 6—Working with Files: View Your Files; Select a File; Change the File View; Preview a File; Copy a File; Move a File; Copy Files to a CD; Rename a File; Create a New File; Delete a File; Restore a Deleted File Search for a File; Extract Files from a Compressed Folder
Chapter 7—Sharing Your Computer with Others: Display User Accounts; Create an Account; Switch Between Accounts; Change a User's Name; Protect an Account with a Password Delete an Account Set Up Parental Controls
Chapter 8—Surfing the World Wide Web: Understanding the World Wide Web; Start Internet Explorer; Configure Internet Explorer; Navigate Internet Explorer; Select a Link; Enter a Web Page Address; Open a Web Page in a Tab; Navigate Web Pages Change Your Home Page; Save Favorite Web Pages; Search for Sites
Chapter 9—Sending and Receiving E-Mail: Start Windows Mail; Navigate Windows Mail; Send an E-mail Message; Add Someone to Your Contacts; Select a Contact Address; Add a File Attachment; Add a Signature; Receive and Read E-Mail Messages; Reply to a Message; Forward a Message; Open and Save an Attachment
Chapter 10—Tracking Appointments and Tasks: Start Windows Calendar; Navigate Windows Calendar; Display a Different Date; Create an Appointment; Create a Task
Chapter 11—Customizing Windows Vista: Open the Personalization Window; Change the Desktop Background; Set the Screen Saver; Change the Windows Vista Color Scheme; Save a Custom Desktop Theme Customize the Start Menu; Customize the Taskbar
Chapter 12—Maintaining Windows Vista: Check Hard Disk Free Space; Delete Unnecessary Files; Defragment Your Hard Disk on a Schedule; Check Your Hard Drive for Errors Back Up Files; Restore Backed Up Files