Brilliant Microsoft Windows Vista for the Over 50s - Joli Ballew

Brilliant Microsoft Windows Vista for the Over 50s

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Buch | Softcover
496 Seiten
2008
Prentice-Hall (Verlag)
978-0-273-72056-0 (ISBN)
21,30 inkl. MwSt
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Brilliant Windows Vista for the over 50s is a visual, quick reference book that shows you how master all of the features of the new MS Vista OS.  Specifically written for those who did not have significant contact with computers in their working lives, but who now have the time to explore the possibilities of the new technology. Fully updated throughout to cover MS Vista SP1 it provides an easy-to-use guide to anyone wanting to get the most out of their computer.

Summary

Whether you have used an earlier variant of Windows on a computer before in, or have bought your first PC or laptop which uses Windows Vista as its operating system,  gaining a good, solid grounding on how to use Windows Vista to your best advantage and discovering how to navigate around its various features to set up and use your computer exactly to your specification will make your life easier and more productive! Brilliant windows Visat for the Over 50s has been written specifically for the older user who has not grown up with the Windows OS and covers everything that you will need to know to get up and running on your Visat PC in no time ! Iit will give you a good grounding in the essentials, enabling you to tackle new activities with confidence. And it will do this through clear step-by-step guides, with expert tips and trouble-shooters to help you through the trickier parts. Fully updated and rewritten for the release of MS Vista SP1 it covers all of the new features available to the user to enhance your use and experience of your PC.

 

 

Chapter 1         Instant Vista



Start and activate Windows Vista


Explore the Welcome Center


Know your Vista edition


Explore the desktop


Discover Windows Vista


Shut down Windows



Chapter 2         Vista basics



Explore the Start menu


Configure the Start menu


Explore the taskbar


Explore the Sidebar


Work with programs



Chapter 3         Computing essentials



Working in Windows frames


Common options in Vista’s Windows


Working with multiple open windows


Moving and resizing windows


Understand menus and dialogue boxes


Understand the Control Panel


Understand Computer


Access Help and Support



Chapter 4         Personalising Windows Vista



Personalise the desktop


Tweak the desktop


Configure desktop and monitor settings



Chapter 5         Configuring accessibility options



Configure the Narrator


Working with the Magnifier


Make the keyboard easier to use


Explore keyboard shortcuts


Exploring additional ease of access options



Chapter 6         Using Vista applications: Part 1



Notepad and Wordpad


Windows Calendar


Calculator


Games



Chapter 7         Using Vista applications: Part 2



Disk Cleanup


Disk Defragmenter



Chapter 8         Managing files



Understanding Vista’s built-in folder structure


Create your own folders and subfolders


Copy, move and delete files


Use Search and saving the results


Restore folders (and files) from the Recycle Bin





Chapter 9      Windows Mail



Set-up an e-mail address


Get to know the Windows Mail interface


Receive and view an e-mail


Print an e-mail


Compose and send an e-mail


Attachments


Manage contacts


Create a group


Unwanted e-mail


Keep Windows Mail clean and tidy



Chapter 10       Internet Explorer



The Internet Explorer interface


Personalise Internet Explorer


Work with Internet Explorer



Chapter 11       Staying secure



User accounts and passwords


Protect your PC


Protect your family and your data



Chapter 12       Using Windows Media Player



Set up Windows Media Player


The Windows Media Player interface


Play media


Rip a CD


Burn a CD


Online music and portable music players



Chapter 13       Windows Photo Gallery



The Photo Gallery interface


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Erscheint lt. Verlag 18.12.2008
Zusatzinfo col. Illustrations
Verlagsort Harlow
Sprache englisch
Maße 189 x 233 mm
Gewicht 990 g
Themenwelt Informatik Betriebssysteme / Server Windows
ISBN-10 0-273-72056-2 / 0273720562
ISBN-13 978-0-273-72056-0 / 9780273720560
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