Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: The Desktop Chapter 3: Getting Help Chapter 4: Personalizing Your Work Environment Chapter 5: Organizing Files and Folders Chapter 6: Installing and Running Programs Chapter 7: Printing, Scanning, and Faxing Chapter 8: Setting up Hardware Chapter 9: Digital Photos Chapter 10: Windows Media Player Chapter 11: Windows Live Movie Maker Chapter 12: Connecting to the Internet Chapter 13: Security and Privacy Chapter 14: Internet Explorer Chapter 15: Windows Live Mail Chapter 16: Windows Live Messenger Chapter 17: Managing User Accounts Chapter 18: Setting up a Small Network Chapter 19: Working Remotely Chapter 20: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Appendix Installing Windows Index
SynopsisThis 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. Author Chris Fehily 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., With plenty of screenshots to clearly illustrate techniques, this 'Visual QuickStart Guide' will help students master the essentials of Windows 7. From installing Windows 7 to using its new capabilities, they'll learn step-by-step how to use this Windows OS.