Windows 7 Just the Steps For Dummies E-Book

Nancy C. Muir

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2009

Seitenzahl: 235

Beschreibung

Just the steps you need to get going with Windows 7! Coming in day and date with Microsoft's exciting release of thenew Window 7 operating system, this friendly, accessible book showsyou the features and functions you need from this exciting newoperating system. Presented in a series of numbered steps that areconcise, visually clear, and easy to follow, you'll learn tonavigate the Windows 7 desktop, create files, connect to theInternet, search the Web, use e-mail, and more with this fun andpractical guide. * Get quickly and easily up to speed on Microsoft's new operatingsystem, Windows 7 * Master Windows 7 through a list of steps and easy-to-followvisual elements * See how to set up your desktop, copy and delete files, connectto the Internet, create folders, and more * Discover what so many readers already know-fun, readableDummies books are a great way to get the most out of your Windowstechnology in a non-intimidating way Why waste time on extraneous information? Get this book and getjust the steps!

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Windows® 7 Just the Steps For Dummies®

Table of Contents

About This Book

Why You Need This Book

How This Book Is Organized

Part I: Working in Windows 7

Part II: Getting on the Internet

Part III: Setting Up Hardware and Networks

Part IV: Customizing Windows

Part V: Using Security and Maintenance Features

Part VI: Fixing Common Problems

Part VII: Fun and Games

Get Ready To . . .

Part I: Working in Windows 7

1: Exploring the Windows 7 Desktop

Log On and Off Windows 7

Work with the Start Menu

Work with Frequently Used Programs

Set the Date and Time

Arrange normals on the Desktop

Create a Desktop Shortcut

Empty the Recycle Bin

Shut Down Your Computer

2: Controlling Applications with Windows 7

Launch an Application

Resize Application Windows

Switch between Running Applications

Move Information between Applications

Start an Application Automatically

Close an Application

Set Program Defaults

Remove an Application

3: Working with Files and Folders

Access Recently Used Items from the Start Menu

Locate Files and Folders in Your Computer

Locate Files and Folders in Windows Explorer

Search for a File

Move a File or Folder

Rename a File or Folder

Create a Shortcut to a File or Folder

Print a File

Delete a File or Folder

Create a Compressed File or Folder

Add a File to Your Favorites List

4: Using Built-In Windows Applications

Create a Formatted Document in WordPad

Edit a Picture in Paint

View a Digital Image in the Windows Photo Viewer

Clip with the Windows Snipping Tool

Add Sticky Notes

Track Numbers with Windows Calculator

5: Using the Windows Gadget Gallery and Gadgets

Open the Gadget Gallery and Add Gadgets to the Desktop

Check the Time

Display a Continuous Slide Show

Use the Windows Calendar

Play with Puzzles

Convert Currency

Use the Feed Headlines Gadget

Get the Latest Stock Quotes

Monitor Your CPU

Part II: Getting on the Internet

6: Accessing the Internet

Set Up a New ISP Internet Connection

Share an Internet Connection on a Network

Configure a Wireless Connection

Repair a Connection

Designate Home, Work, and Public Connections

Remove an Internet Connection

7: Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer

Navigate the Web

Search the Web

Find Content on a Web Page

Set Up a Home Page

Add a Web Site to Favorites

Organize Favorites

Use Suggested Sites

Work with Tabs

View Your Browsing History

Customize the Internet Explorer Toolbar

Download Files

Turn on InPrivate Browsing and Blocking

Use SmartScreen Filter

Change Privacy Settings

Enable the Content Advisor

View RSS Feeds

Print a Web Page

8: Exchanging E-Mail with Windows Live Mail

Open Windows Live Mail and Receive Messages

Create and Send E-Mail

Send an Attachment

Read a Message

Reply to a Message

Forward E-Mail

Create and Add a Signature

Format E-Mail Messages

Add a Theme

Add People to the Contact List

Customize the Reading Pane Layout

Create Message Folders

Organize Messages in Folders

9: Working Remotely

Create a Power Plan for a Laptop

Create a Custom Power Plan

Connect to a Wireless Network

Modify Display Brightness to Save Power

Check Your Battery Status

Connect to a Projector

Turn On Presentation Settings

Part III: Setting Up Hardware and Networks

Part III: Setting Up New Hardware

Install a Printer

Set a Default Printer

Configure a USB Device

Set Up a New Monitor

Upgrade a Graphics Card

Set Up a Sound Card

Use Disk Management to Extend a Partition

10: Setting Up a Network

Install a PCI Network Adapter

Connect a Wired Ethernet Network

Configure a Wireless Network by Using the Network Setup Wizard

Change a Computer’s Network Name

Join a Workgroup

Choose Sharing Options

Part IV: Customizing Windows

Part IV: Setting Up Your Display

Set Your Screen’s Resolution

Change the Desktop Background

Choose a Desktop Theme

Set Up a Screen Saver

Change the Windows 7 Color Scheme

Make Text Larger or Smaller

12: Customize Windows Ease of Access

Optimize the Visual Display

Replace Sounds with Visual Cues

Set Up Speech Recognition

Modify How Your Keyboard Works

Use the On-Screen Keyboard Feature

Change Mouse Behavior

Change the Cursor

Part V: Using Security and Maintenance Features

Part V: Setting Passwords and File Access

Change the Windows Password

Allow Access to the Public Folder

Set Up Shared Folders

Set File Attributes

Create a New User Account

Switch User Accounts

Set Up Parental Controls

14: Protecting Windows

Set Up Trusted and Restricted Web Sites

Enable the Windows Firewall

Allow a Program through the Firewall

Check Your Computer’s Security Status

Run a Windows Defender Scan

Run Windows Update

15: Maintaining Windows

Back Up Files to a Writable CD or DVD

Defragment a Hard Drive

Free Disk Space

Delete Temporary Internet Files by Using Internet Explorer

Schedule Maintenance Tasks

Part VI: Fixing Common Problems

Part VI: Troubleshooting Hardware Problems

Run Error Checking to Detect Bad Sectors on a Hard Drive

Use the Hardware Troubleshooter

Update a Driver

Revert to a Previous Version of a Driver

17: Troubleshooting Software Problems

Shut Down a Nonresponsive Application

Restart Windows in Safe Mode

Create a System Restore Point

Restore the Windows System

Troubleshoot Software Problems

18: Getting Help

Explore the Help Table of Contents

Search for Help

Post a Question in Windows Communities

Access Windows Online Help

Connect to Remote Assistance

Change Help and Support Center Display Options

Contact Microsoft Customer Support

Part VII: Fun and Games

Part VII: Playing Games in Windows 7

Play Solitaire

Play FreeCell

Play Spider Solitaire

Play Minesweeper

Play Purble Place

Play Hearts

Add a USB Joystick to Your Computer

20: Playing Music in Windows 7

Set Up Speakers

Adjust System Volume

Create a Playlist

Burn Music to a CD/DVD

Sync with a Music Device

Play Music

Make Settings for Ripping Music

21: Working with Photos

View a Digital Image in the Windows Photo Viewer

Add a Tag to a Photo

Add or Change a Photo Rating

E-Mail a Photo

Burn a Photo to a CD or DVD

Create and Play a Slide Show

Windows® 7 Just the Steps For Dummies®

by Nancy Muir

Windows® 7 Just the Steps For Dummies®

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About the Author

Nancy Muir is the author of over 50 books on technology and business topics. She has worked as a manager in both the publishing and software industries. Nancy holds a certificate in distance learning design and is the VP of Content and Curriculum for LOOKBOTHWAYS Foundation, an Internet safety company dedicated to developing free safety curriculums for children in grades K–12.

Dedication

To my fabulous husband, Earl Boysen, and my family and friends who make my tough deadlines and other writing stresses endurable

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Thanks so much to all the folks at Wiley Publishing who make working with them such a pleasure, including acquisitions editor Kyle Looper, project editor Kim Darosett, copy editor Jen Riggs, and technical editor Lee Musick.

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