Microsoft Windows Vista on Demand

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ISBN: 9780789736451 | 0789736454
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/1/2007

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bull; Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero bull; Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets bull; Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs bull; Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos bull; Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders bull; Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web bull; Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista bull; Set up multiple users and parental controls bull; Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs bull; Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam On the Web This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the tasks. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Windows Vista example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com . Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software-including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks-and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies. Includes MCAS Exam Objectives! This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit www.microsoft.com . Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows Vista 1 Chapter 2 Working with Windows Programs 25 Chapter 3 Managing Files and Folders 53 Chapter 4 Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel 99 Chapter 5 Exploring the Internet 133 Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages and Information 165 Chapter 7 Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences 207 Chapter 8 Working with Pictures 233 Chapter 9 Working with Windows Media Player 255 Chapter 10 Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker 281 Chapter 11 Setting Up Up Accounts and Maintaining Security 309 Chapter 12 Managing Files

Introduction	p. xvii
Getting Started with Windows Vista	p. 1
Introducing Windows Vista	p. 2
Starting Windows Vista	p. 4
Using Windows Aero	p. 6
Exploring the Windows Desktop	p. 8
Using the Mouse	p. 10
Using the Mouse for Quick Results	p. 11
Using the Start Menu	p. 12
Using Windows Sidebar	p. 14
Managing Windows	p. 16
Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes	p. 18
Choosing Dialog Box Options	p. 19
Using Windows Help and Support	p. 20
Switching Users	p. 22
Shutting Down Your Computer	p. 24
Up Working with Windows Programs	p. 25
Starting and Exiting a Program	p. 26
Changing the Way a Program Starts	p. 28
Using Windows Accessories	p. 29
Creating a Document	p. 30
Editing Text	p. 32
Formatting Text	p. 34
Setting Paragraph Tabs	p. 35
Setting Paragraph Indents	p. 36
Previewing and Printing a Document	p. 37
Saving and Closing a Document	p. 38
Sharing Information Among Programs	p. 39
Inserting and Editing Information	p. 40
Linking and Updating Information	p. 42
Inserting Special Characters	p. 44
Calculating Numbers	p. 45
Running Commands	p. 46
Playing Games	p. 48
Playing Internet Games	p. 50
Running Older Programs	p. 51
Quitting a Program Not Responding	p. 52
Managing Files and Folders	p. 53
Using the Explorer Window	p. 54
Changing the Explorer Window View	p. 55
Opening and Viewing the Computer	p. 56
Viewing and Opening Documents	p. 58
Opening Recently Used Documents	p. 60
Working with Personal Folders	p. 61
Navigating Between Folders	p. 62
Viewing the Folders List	p. 63
Changing the Explorer Layout	p. 64
Customizing the Navigation Pane	p. 65
Organizing Files by Headings	p. 66
Searching for Files and Folders	p. 68
Saving a Search	p. 70
Changing Search Options	p. 71
Performing an Instant Search	p. 72
Performing an Advanced Search	p. 74
Performing Natural Language Searches	p. 75
Adding Properties and Tags to Files	p. 76
Modifing the Index to Improve Searches	p. 78
Creating and Renaming Files and Folders	p. 80
Copying and Moving Files and Folders	p. 82
Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders	p. 84
Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder	p. 86
Hiding Files and Folders	p. 87
Changing Folder Options	p. 88
Changing File and Folder List Views	p. 90
Customizing Personal Folders	p. 91
Sharing Folders or Files with Others	p. 92
Compressing Files and Folders	p. 94
Managing Files Using a CD or DVD	p. 96
Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel	p. 99
Viewing the Control Panel	p. 100
Changing the Desktop Background	p. 101
Customizing the Desktop	p. 102
Customizing the Windows Sidebar	p. 103
Using a Screen Saver	p. 104
Changing the Display	p. 105
Using Multiple Monitors	p. 106
Changing the Text Size on the Screen	p. 107
Changing the Desktop Appearance	p. 108
Setting the Date and Time	p. 110
Changing Language Options	p. 112
Changing Regional Options	p. 114
Working with Fonts	p. 115
Displaying and Arranging Toolbars	p. 116
Customizing the Taskbar	p. 118
Customizing the Start Menu	p. 120
Setting Default Programs	p. 122
Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts	p. 124
Using Ease of Access Tools	p. 125
Using the Ease of Access Center	p. 126
Listening to the Computer	p. 128
Recognizing Your Speech	p. 130
Exploring the Internet	p. 133
Understanding Web Sites and Browsers	p. 134
Connecting to the Internet	p. 135
Creating an Internet Connection	p. 136
Setting Up Windows Firewall	p. 137
Starting Internet Explorer	p. 138
Viewing the Internet Explorer Window	p. 139
Browsing the Web	p. 140
Browsing with Tabs	p. 142
Navigating Basics	p. 144
Zooming the View In and Out	p. 145
Changing Your Home Page	p. 146
Modifying the Links Bar	p. 147
Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List	p. 148
Viewing and Maintaining a History List	p. 150
Reading and Subscribing to Feeds	p. 152
Searching the Web	p. 154
Previewing and Printing a Web Page	p. 156
Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page	p. 158
Downloading Files from the Web	p. 160
Downloading Files from an FTP Site	p. 161
Saving a Web Page	p. 162
Sending a Page or Link by E-mail	p. 163
Using Another Web Browser	p. 164
Exchanging Messages and information	p. 165
Starting Windows Mail	p. 166
Setting Up an Account	p. 168
Viewing the Windows Mail Window	p. 170
Importing and Exporting Information	p. 171
Adding a Contact to Windows Contacts	p. 172
Composing and Sending E-mail	p. 174
Creating E-mail Stationery	p. 176
Reading and Replying to E-mail	p. 178
Sending and Retrieving a File	p. 180
Managing E-mail	p. 182
Deleting E-mail	p. 184
Setting Junk E-mail Options	p. 186
Marking an E-mail Blocked or Safe	p. 188
Diverting Incoming E-mail to Folders	p. 189
Selecting a News Server	p. 190
Subscribing to a Newsgroup	p. 191
Reading the News	p. 192
Filtering the News	p. 193
Posting a News Message	p. 194
Viewing the Windows Calendar	p. 196
Scheduling an Appointment	p. 197
Creating Tasks	p. 198
Creating and Sharing Calendars	p. 199
Publishing Calendars Over the Internet	p. 200
Starting a Windows Meeting	p. 201
Holding a Windows Meeting	p. 202
Sharing Information in a Windows Meeting	p. 204
Holding Web Discussion and Video Conferences	p. 207
Preparing for Windows Live Messenger	p. 208
Starting Windows Live Messenger	p. 210
Configuring Windows Live Messenger	p. 211
Viewing Windows Live Messenger	p. 212
Changing My Status	p. 213
Personalizing Windows Live Messenger	p. 214
Adding Online Contacts	p. 216
Managing Contacts and Groups	p. 217
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages	p. 218
Adding Symbols and Voice to an Instant Message	p. 220
Blocking a Contact	p. 222
Sending a File During an Instant Message	p. 223
Sharing Files Using Shared Folders	p. 224
Making a Video Call with the Internet	p. 226
Making a Phone Call with the Internet	p. 227
Sending a Message to a Mobile Device	p. 228
Getting Remote Assistance	p. 230
Customizing Windows Live Messenger	p. 232
Working with Pictures	p. 233
Drawing a Picture	p. 234
Editing a Picture	p. 236
Viewing Pictures	p. 238
Managing Pictures in the Photo Gallery	p. 240
Fixing Pictures in the Photo Gallery	p. 242
E-mailing a Picture	p. 243
Formatting and Printing Photos	p. 244
Ordering Photo Prints from the Web	p. 245
Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera	p. 246
Testing a Scanner or Digital Camera	p. 247
Scanning a Picture	p. 248
Downloading Digital Camera Pictures	p. 250
Using Pictures as a Screen Saver	p. 252
Using a Picture as a Desktop Background	p. 253
Setting Photo Gallery Options	p. 254
Working with Windows Media Player	p. 255
Starting and Updating Windows Media Player	p. 256
Viewing the Media Player Window	p. 257
Playing Music from CDs	p. 258
Playing a DVD or VCD Movie	p. 259
Controlling the Volume	p. 260
Browsing the Media Guide and Online Stores	p. 262
Listening to Radio Stations	p. 263
Playing Media Files	p. 264
Playing Media Using a Playlist	p. 266
Ripping CD Music	p. 268
Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device	p. 270
Adding Functionality to Media Player	p. 272
Enhancing the Media Player Display	p. 273
Changing the Media Player Look	p. 274
Viewing and Playing Music Files	p. 275
Creating a Sound File	p. 276
Associating a Sound with an Event	p. 277
Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center	p. 278
Changing Windows Media Center Settings	p. 279
Finding and Viewing Windows Media Center Files	p. 280
Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker	p. 281
Planning a Movie Maker Project	p. 282
Starting Movie Maker	p. 283
Viewing the Movie Maker Window	p. 284
Opening an Existing Project	p. 285
Capturing Video and Audio	p. 286
Importing Video and Audio	p. 288
Adding Slides to a Movie	p. 290
Organizing Clips and Collections	p. 292
Working with Clips	p. 294
Creating a Movie Maker Project File	p. 296
Trimming Clips	p. 298
Adding Transitions Between Clips	p. 299
Adding Video Effects	p. 300
Adding Titles and Credits	p. 301
Adding a Soundtrack	p. 302
Adding a Narration	p. 303
Using AutoMovie	p. 304
Saving a Project	p. 305
Publishing a Movie	p. 306
Creating a DVD Video	p. 308
Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security	p. 309
Securing a Computer	p. 310
Adding and Deleting User Accounts	p. 312
Creating a Guest Account	p. 314
Changing a User's Group or Account Type	p. 315
Changing the Start Up Screen	p. 316
Changing an Account Picture	p. 317
Changing and Setting a Password	p. 318
Resetting a Password	p. 320
Locking the Computer	p. 321
Managing Security in One Place	p. 322
Defending Against Malicious Software	p. 324
Setting Parental Controls	p. 326
Sending Secure Information Using Windows CardSpace	p. 327
Encrypting Files for Safety	p. 328
Encrypting Files Using BitLocker	p. 329
Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks	p. 330
Understanding Security on the Internet	p. 332
Creating Security Zones	p. 334
Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor	p. 336
Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information	p. 337
Protecting Internet Privacy	p. 338
Protecting an Internet Identity	p. 339
Protecting Against Phishing	p. 340
Blocking Pop-Up Ads	p. 342
Using the Information Bar	p. 343
Managing Add-Ons	p. 344
Protecting Against E-mail Attacks	p. 345
Sending Secure E-mail	p. 346
Managing Files Using a Network	p. 347
Understanding Network Services	p. 348
Viewing a Network	p. 350
Viewing the Network and Sharing Center	p. 352
Viewing Network Computer Properties	p. 354
Viewing Network Connection Properities	p. 355
Joining a Workgroup Network	p. 356
Joining A Domain Network	p. 358
Connecting to a Network Using a Modem	p. 360
Connecting to a Network over the Internet	p. 362
Connecting to a Wireless Network	p. 364
Setting Up a Wireless Network	p. 366
Setting Up a Wireless Computer Connection	p. 367
Adding a Wireless Device to a Network	p. 368
Managing a Wireless Connection	p. 370
Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive	p. 372
Creating a Shortcut to a Network	p. 373
Setting Network Sharing Options	p. 374
Controlling a Remote Computer	p. 376
Sharing an Internet Connection	p. 378
Changing a Dial-Up Connection	p. 380
Going Mobile	p. 381
Viewing the Windows Mobility Center	p. 382
Controlling Power Options	p. 384
Keeping Files in Sync	p. 386
Working with Offline Files	p. 388
Connecting to a Network Projector	p. 390
Viewing Windows SideShow	p. 391
Changing Pen and Input Device Options	p. 392
Working with Tablet PCTools	p. 394
Changing Tablet PC Options	p. 396
Printing and Faxing	p. 397
Understanding Printers	p. 398
Viewing Printers	p. 399
Installing a Printer	p. 400
Specifying a Default Printer	p. 402
Renaming or Deleting a Printer	p. 403
Sharing a Printer	p. 404
Printing Documents	p. 405
Managing Printers and Print Jobs	p. 406
Changing Printer Properties	p. 408
Changing Printer Preferences	p. 410
Understanding Faxes	p. 411
Setting Up a Fax	p. 412
Creating a Fax Cover Page	p. 414
Sending a Fax	p. 416
Managing Outgoing Faxes	p. 418
Receiving a Fax	p. 420
Reviewing a Fax	p. 421
Changing Fax Properties	p. 422
Changing Fax Options	p. 424
Maintaining Your Computer	p. 425
Understanding Disk File Systems	p. 426
Formatting a Disk	p. 428
Displaying Disk and Folder Information	p. 430
Transferring Files Using a Disk	p. 431
Setting Disk Quotas for Users	p. 432
Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors	p. 433
Optimizing a Disk	p. 434
Cleaning Up a Disk	p. 435
Scheduling Tasks	p. 436
Adding or Removing Windows Components	p. 437
Installing and Uninstalling a Program	p. 438
Updating Windows	p. 440
Improving Computer Performance	p. 442
Boosting Speed with Removable Media	p. 443
Restoring Computer Settings	p. 444
Using Previous Versions	p. 446
Starting Windows When Problems Occur	p. 447
Setting Startup and Recovery Options	p. 448
Managing Hardware	p. 449
Understanding Plug and Play Hardware	p. 450
Installing Hardware Devices	p. 452
Viewing System Hardware	p. 453
Viewing Hardware Settings	p. 454
Changing Windows Update Driver Settings	p. 455
Changing Mouse Settings	p. 456
Changing Keyboard Settings	p. 458
Changing Phone Dialing Options	p. 459
Changing Modem Options	p. 460
Managing Color	p. 461
Adding a Secondary Monitor	p. 462
Changing Game Controller Settings	p. 464
Removing Hardware Devices	p. 465
Backing Up Your Computer	p. 467
Developing a Backup Strategy	p. 468
Understanding Backup Permissions	p. 470
Exploring the Backup and Restore Center	p. 471
Performing a Backup Using a Wizard	p. 472
Changing Backup Settings	p. 474
Scheduling a Backup	p. 476
Restoring Files Using a Wizard	p. 478
Restoring Files Using Advanced Settings	p. 480
Copying Files From the Backup	p. 482
Restoring Your Computer	p. 483
Deleting a Backup Set	p. 484
Administering Your Computer	p. 485
Exploring Windows Administrative Tools	p. 486
Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer	p. 487
Managing an Event Log	p. 488
Changing Log Settings	p. 490
Checking Memory for Problems	p. 491
Viewing and Creating Performance Charts	p. 492
Monitoring Local Security Settings	p. 494
Viewing Computer Management Tools	p. 496
Managing Disks	p. 497
Managing Local Users and Groups	p. 498
Viewing and Saving System Information	p. 499
Setting System Configuration Options	p. 500
Appendix	p. 501
Preparing to Install Windows Vista	p. 502
Installing Windows Vista	p. 504
Updating to a Windows Vista Service Pack	p. 506
Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer	p. 508
Getting Windows Vista Extras	p. 510
Learning About Windows Live	p. 511
New Features	p. 513
Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist	p. 519
Index	p. 529
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