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Description
This concise guide covers every edition of Windows 7 in Visual QuickStart style, with plenty of screenshots, numbered steps, tips, and sidebars. You’ll learn how to use new and updated features, including the redesigned taskbar; jump lists; libraries; federated search; desktop gadgets; window-management shortcuts; and the improved versions of Internet Explorer, Mail, Messenger, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, and Media Player. You’ll also find information on setup; installation; upgrading from other Windows versions; troubleshooting; hardware; and organizing your documents, music, photos, and videos. Laptop and mobile users will learn how to connect from the road, jump onto a public wireless network, and conserve battery power. The author also walks you through setting up a network or homegroup, connecting to the internet, configuring routers and firewalls, and hooking up printers and other devices. You’ll learn how to use security features to protect your PC and network and share files while keeping personal stuff private.
Contents
- Introduction
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What Windows Does
The Editions of Windows 7
Upgrading to Windows 7
What’s New in Windows 7
About This Book
- 1. Getting Started
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Logging On and Logging Off
Using Getting Started
Exploring the Windows Interface
The Mouse
The Keyboard
Menus
Ribbons
Toolbars
Icons
Windows
Dialog Boxes
Properties
Transferring Data
- 2. The Desktop
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Exploring the Start Menu
Using the Start Menu
Customizing the Start Menu
Exploring the Taskbar
Managing Windows by Using the Taskbar
Customizing the Taskbar
Using the Notification Area
Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar
Using Gadgets
Managing Shortcuts
Tidying Your Desktop
- 3. Getting Help
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Starting Help and Support
Browsing Help and Support
Searching Help and Support
Getting Help on the Web
Capturing Screen Images
Allowing Others to Connect to Your Computer Remotely
- 4. Personalizing Your Work Environment
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Using Control Panel
Setting the Window Color
Turning Off Aero
Setting the Desktop Background
Setting the Screen Saver
Setting the Desktop Theme
Configuring the Monitor
Configuring the Mouse
Configuring the Keyboard
Configuring Sound and Audio Devices
Setting the Date and Time
Localizing Your System
Accommodating Disabled Users
Using Speech Recognition
Using Alternative Mouse Behavior
Conserving Power
Managing Fonts
Managing Visual Effects and Performance
Getting General System Information
- 5. Organizing Files and Folders
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Exploring Your Computer
Storing Stuff in Your Personal Folder
Using Windows Explorer
Navigating in Windows Explorer
Tagging Files
Filtering, Sorting, Stacking, and Grouping Files
Customizing a Folder
Setting Folder Options
Creating Folders
Naming Files and Folders
Moving and Copying Files and Folders
Sending Files and Folders
Deleting Files and Folders
Compressing Files and Folders
Searching for Files and Folders
Saving Searches
Using Libraries
Burning CDs and DVDs
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- 6. Installing and Running Programs
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Installing Programs
Removing Programs
Turning Windows Features On or Off
Launching Programs
Launching Programs Automatically
Running Older Programs
Switching Programs
Exiting Programs
Killing Unresponsive Programs
Using the Free Utility Programs
Saving Documents
Opening Documents
Associating Documents with Programs
Installing Windows Live Programs
- 7. Printing, Scanning, and Faxing
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Installing a Printer
Sharing a Network Printer
Setting Printer Properties
Printing Documents
Controlling Printouts
Scanning and Faxing
- 8. Setting up Hardware
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Connecting Devices to Your Computer
Installing a New Device
Managing Device Drivers
- 9. Digital Photos
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Importing Photos into Your Computer
Getting Started with Windows Live Photo Gallery
Viewing Photos
Finding Photos
Photo Gallery Tips
- 10. Windows Media Player
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Getting Started with Media Player
Playing CDs and DVDs
Ripping CDs
Organizing Your Library
Working with Playlists
Burning Music CDs
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- 11. Windows Live Movie Maker
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Getting Started with Movie Maker
Creating a Movie
- 12. Connecting to the Internet
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Understanding Connection Types
Connecting to the Internet
- 13. Security and Privacy
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Checking Your Security Status
Using a Firewall
Updating Windows
Defending Against Viruses and Spyware
Setting Parental Controls
Encrypting Data
Encrypting Drives
- 14. Internet Explorer
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Getting Started with Internet Explorer
Navigating the Web
Using Tabs
Bookmarking Pages
Browsing Tips
- 15. Windows Live Mail
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Getting Started with Windows Live Mail
Setting up an Email Account
Sending Email
Reading Email
Receiving Attachments
Applying Message Rules
- 16. Windows Live Messenger
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Signing in to Messenger
Creating a Contacts List
Using Messenger
- 17. Managing User Accounts
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Setting up User Accounts
Using User Account Control
- 18. Setting up a Small Network
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Understanding Network Types
Sharing an Internet Connection
Setting up a Network
Managing a Network
Sharing Files
- 19. Working Remotely
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Dialing Direct
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network Server
Controlling a Computer with Remote Desktop
Making Network Files and Folders Available Offline
Using Laptop Utilities
- 20. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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Getting System Information
Managing Tasks
Cleaning up a Drive
Defragmenting a Drive
Checking for Drive Errors
Managing Drives
Scheduling Tasks
Editing the Registry
Solving Problems
Boosting Memory
Restoring Your System
Backing up Your Files
Recovering After a Crash
- Appendix. Installing Windows
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Getting Ready to Install Windows
Choosing an Installation Type
Installing Windows
Activating Windows
Transferring Existing Files and Settings
Installing Service Packs
- Index
Errata and Updates
Page 7 — The third tip applies to only Professional, Ultimate, and Enterpise editions. Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) doesn’t come with Starter and Home editions.
Page 26 — In the third tip, change “Right-clicking or a title bar...” to “Right-clicking on a title bar...”.
Page 74 — In the second sentence of the caption for Figure 2.25, change “A program’s shortcut window...” to “A program’s shortcut menu...”.
Page 378 — In the second tip, delete the step “Network and Internet >”.