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Windows Vista™ Plain & Simple
By Jerry Joyce, Marianne Moon
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Publisher: Microsoft Press
Pub Date: December 20, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-7356-2268-X
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7356-2268-5
Pages: 368

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Acknowledgments
		Chapter 1.  About This Book
			No Computerspeak!
			A Quick Overview
			What's New in Windows Vista?
			A Few Assumptions
			A Final Word (or Two)
		Chapter 2.  Jump Right In
			What's Where in Windows Vista?
			Starting Up
			Leaving Your Computer
			Starting a Program
			Accessing Your Documents
			Finding Any File
			Accessing Everything
			Switching Among Open Windows
			Mouse and Keyboard Maneuvers
			Managing Windows
			Using Shortcut Menus for Quick Results
			Getting Help
			Windows Vista and You
		Chapter 3.  Running Programs and Gadgets
			Composing a Document
			Saving, Closing, and Opening a Document
			Copying Material Between Documents
			Copying Your Screen Content
			Dialog Box Decisions
			Inserting Special Characters
			Crunching Numbers
			Writing Your Text
			Typing on Your Screen
			Writing Quick Notes
			Writing and Drawing Notes
			Annotating a Document
			Sharing Your Journal Notes
			Controlling Your Gadgets
			Controlling the Sidebar
			Running Commands
			Running Older Programs
		Chapter 4.  Communicating and Scheduling
			Sending E-Mail
			Saving and Sending a Draft Message
			Receiving and Reading E-Mail
			Replying to or Forwarding a Message
			Designing Your Default Message
			Adding Your Contacts
			Creating a Contacts Group
			Transferring Files
			Sharing Contacts
			E-Mailing a File
			E-Mailing Your Photos
			Organizing Your Messages
			Managing Your Messages Automatically
			Tracking Your Schedule
			Tracking Your Tasks
			Scheduling a Meeting
			Tracking Multiple Schedules
			Sharing Schedules
			Subscribing to Newsgroups
			Reading and Writing the News
		Chapter 5.  Exploring the Internet
			What's Where in Internet Explorer?
			Finding a Web Page
			Opening Multiple Web Pages
			Viewing Multiple Web Pages
			Returning to Your Favorite Sites
			Going to a Specific Web Page
			Setting Your Home Page or Pages
			Finding Something on the Internet
			Saving a Web Page
			Controlling Pop-Up Windows
			Reading RSS Feeds
			Transferring Your Settings
			Copying Material from a Web Page
		Chapter 6.  Playing Games
			Playing Chess Titans
			Playing FreeCell
			Playing Hearts
			Playing InkBall
			Playing Mahjong Titans
			Playing Minesweeper
			Playing Purble Place
			Playing Solitaire
			Playing Spider Solitaire
			Controlling All Your Games
		Chapter 7.  Working with Pictures
			Viewing Your Photos
			Viewing a Photo Slide Show
			Adding Photos to the Gallery
			Importing Photos from Your Camera or Removable Media
			Viewing Photos Stored in Different Locations
			Labeling and Tagging Your Photos
			Editing Your Photos
			Sharing Your Photos
			Getting Camera Information
			Managing Your Photos
			Drawing Pictures
		Chapter 8.  Working with Multimedia
			Creating a Multimedia Slide Show
			Playing with Multimedia
			Creating a Video DVD
			Downloading a Video from a Camera
			Downloading Video Clips from a Camera
			Downloading Video to a DVD
			Recording a Video from a Camera
			Playing Multimedia with Media Player
			Arranging Your Media with Playlists
			Copying CD Music
			Controlling Video Playback
			Playing a Music CD
			Playing a DVD
			Changing Media Player's Shape
			Downloading Music
			Sharing Media on Your Network
			Automatically Synchronizing Media with a Portable Device
			Manually Synchronizing Media with a Portable Device
			Watching Windows Media Center
			Using Windows Media Center
			Creating a Simple Movie
			Making Movies That People Actually Enjoy
			Preparing to Produce a Movie
			Creating an AutoMovie
			Creating a Custom Movie
			Adding Transitions to Your Movie
			Using Video Effects
			Adding Titles and Credits
			Adding Audio to Your Movie
			Adding Slides to Your Movie
			Editing Your Movie Layout
			Publishing Your Movie
		Chapter 9.  Using Voice and Sounds
			Controlling the Volume
			Directing Your Computer with Voice Commands
			Dictating Text
			Customizing Speech Recognition
			Talking to the Mouse
			Letting Your Computer Do the Talking
			Creating a Sound File
			Associating a Sound with an Event
			Using Alternatives to Sound
		Chapter 10.  Printing and Scanning
			Printing from a Program
			Printing a Document
			Specifying a Default Printer
			Controlling Your Printing
			Printing Your Photographs
			Printing Web Pages
			Creating an XPS Document
			Scanning a Picture
			Scanning Anything
		Chapter 11.  Managing Files and Folders
			Windows Views
			Changing the Window View
			Sorting Your Files and Folders
			Viewing File Information
			Classifying Your Files
			Navigating Folders
			Adding a Link to a Folder
			Finding Specific Types of Files
			Creating Quick Access to a File or Folder
			Organizing Your Files
			Sharing Files with Other Users
			Recovering a Deleted Item
			Using a Removable Memory Device
			Copying Files to a CD or DVD
			Compressing Files
			Navigating with Toolbars
		Chapter 12.  Networking
			Connecting to a Network Computer
			Exploring Your Network
			Sharing Your Files over the Network
			Sharing a Folder over the Network
			Sharing a Printer over the Network
			Creating a Connection to a Network Folder
			Connecting to a Network over the Internet
			Connecting to a Public Wireless Network
			Connecting Without a Network
			Hosting a Network Meeting
			Joining a Network Meeting
			Participating in a Network Meeting
			Identifying Yourself on a Local Network
			Controlling a Computer over the Network
			Holding a Wireless Meeting
			Using a Network Projector
		Chapter 13.  Setting Up
			Transferring Files and Settings
			Setting Your Default Programs
			Turning Windows Components On or Off
			Associating a File Type with a Program
			Setting Up Dial-Up Internet Access
			Setting Up Windows Mail
			Setting Up a Printer
			Setting Up Hardware
			Setting Up a SideShow Device
		Chapter 14.  Customizing
			Changing the Overall Look
			Adjusting the Windows Aero Glass Effect
			Changing the Color Scheme
			Setting Your Desktop Background
			Using a Screen Saver
			Customizing Your Mouse
			Customizing the Taskbar
			Moving the Taskbar
			Customizing the Desktop Icons
			Customizing the Start Menu
			Customizing Your Folders
			Changing Your Account Picture
			Changing the Way a CD Starts
			Using Alternative Ways of Working
			Working Alternatives
			Working in a Different Part of the World
			Adding Time Zone Clocks
		Chapter 15.  Maintaining Security
			Know Your Rights
			Setting Your Password
			Changing Your Password
			Resetting Your Password
			Restricting User Rights
			Protecting Your Account
			Monitoring Your Security Settings
			Configuring the Windows Firewall
			Authorizing Administrative Actions
			Restricting Access to Web Content
			Restricting Access on the Computer
			Maintaining High Security
			Setting Internet Explorer Security
			Restricting DVD Movies in Windows Media Player
			Preventing Access While Using Windows Media Player
			Restricting Content in Windows Media Center
			Creating Trusted Contacts
			Foiling E-Mail Viruses
			Installing Critical Fixes
		Chapter 16.  Managing Windows Vista
			Adding or Deleting User Accounts
			Changing the Date and Time
			Changing the Display
			Checking the Status of Windows
			So Many Tools and Settings
			Controlling the Power Options
			Managing Settings for a Presentation
			Controlling Your Startup Programs
			Maintaining Your Hard Disk
			Downloading Free Software
			Removing a Software Program
			Starting Up When There's a Problem
			Fixing System Problems
			Managing Everything
			Removing Spyware
			Helping Each Other
			Backing Up Your Files
			Restoring Backed-Up Files
			Upgrading Windows Vista
		About the Authors
		Choose the Right Book for You
			Published and Upcoming Titles
		Index