- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- About The Author
- We Want To Hear From You!
- Introduction
- Getting Started with Windows Vista
- Introduction
- Introducing Windows Vista
- Starting Windows Vista
- Using Windows Aero
- Exploring the Windows Desktop
- Using the Mouse
- Using the Mouse for Quick Results
- Using the Start Menu
- Using Windows Sidebar
- Managing Windows
- Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes
- Choosing Dialog Box Options
- Using Windows Help and Support
- Switching Users
- Shutting Down Your Computer
- Working with Windows Programs
- Introduction
- Starting and Exiting a Program
- Changing the Way a Program Starts
- Using Windows Accessories
- Creating a Document
- Editing Text
- Formatting Text
- Setting Paragraph Tabs
- Setting Paragraph Indents
- Previewing and Printing a Document
- Saving and Closing a Document
- Sharing Information Among Programs
- Inserting and Editing Information
- Linking and Updating Information
- Inserting Special Characters
- Calculating Numbers
- Running Commands
- Playing Games
- Playing Internet Games
- Running Older Programs
- Quitting a Program Not Responding
- Managing Files and Folders
- Introduction
- Using the Explorer Window
- Changing the Explorer Window View
- Opening and Viewing the Computer
- Viewing and Opening Documents
- Opening Recently Used Documents
- Working with Personal Folders
- Navigating Between Folders
- Viewing the Folders List
- Changing the Explorer Layout
- Customizing the Navigation Pane
- Organizing Files by Headings
- Searching for Files and Folders
- Saving a Search
- Changing Search Options
- Performing an Instant Search
- Performing an Advanced Search
- Performing Natural Language Searches
- Adding Properties and Tags to Files
- Modifying the Index to Improve Searches
- Creating and Renaming Files and Folders
- Copying and Moving Files and Folders
- Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
- Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder
- Hiding Files and Folders
- Changing Folder Options
- Changing File and Folder List Views
- Customizing Personal Folders
- Sharing Folders or Files with Others
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Managing Files Using a CD or DVD
- Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel
- Introduction
- Viewing the Control Panel
- Changing the Desktop Background
- Customizing the Desktop
- Customizing the Windows Sidebar
- Using a Screen Saver
- Changing the Display
- Using Multiple Monitors
- Changing Text Size on the Screen
- Changing the Desktop Appearance
- Setting the Date and Time
- Changing Language Options
- Changing Regional Options
- Working with Fonts
- Displaying and Arranging Toolbars
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Customizing the Start Menu
- Setting Default Programs
- Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts
- Using Ease of Access Tools
- Using the Ease of Access Center
- Listening to the Computer
- Recognizing Your Speech
- Exploring the Internet
- Introduction
- History of the Internet and the World Wide Web
- Understanding Web Sites and Browsers
- Connecting to the Internet
- Creating an Internet Connection
- Setting Up Windows Firewall
- Starting Internet Explorer
- Viewing the Internet Explorer Window
- Browsing the Web
- Browsing with Tabs
- Navigating Basics
- Zooming the View In and Out
- Changing Your Home Page
- Modifying the Links Bar
- Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List
- Viewing and Maintaining a History List
- Reading and Subscribing to Feeds
- Searching the Web
- Previewing and Printing a Web Page
- Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page
- Downloading Files from the Web
- Downloading Files from an FTP Site
- Saving a Web Page
- Sending a Page or Link by E-mail
- Using Another Web Browser
- Exchanging Messages and Information
- Introduction
- Starting Windows Mail
- Setting Up an Account
- Viewing the Windows Mail Window
- Importing and Exporting Information
- Adding a Contact to Windows Contacts
- Composing and Sending E-mail
- Creating E-mail Stationery
- Reading and Replying to E-mail
- Sending and Retrieving a File
- Managing E-mail
- Deleting E-mail
- Setting Junk E-mail Options
- Marking an E-mail Blocked or Safe
- Diverting Incoming E-mail to Folders
- Selecting a News Server
- Subscribing to a Newsgroup
- Reading the News
- Filtering the News
- Posting a News Message
- Viewing the Windows Calendar
- Scheduling an Appointment
- Creating Tasks
- Creating and Sharing Calendars
- Publishing Calendars Over the Internet
- Starting a Windows Meeting
- Holding a Windows Meeting
- Sharing Information in a Windows Meeting
- Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences
- Introduction
- Preparing for Windows Live Messenger
- Starting Windows Live Messenger
- Configuring Windows Live Messenger
- Viewing Windows Live Messenger
- Changing My Status
- Personalizing Windows Live Messenger
- Adding Online Contacts
- Managing Contacts and Groups
- Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- Adding Symbols and Voice to an Instant Message
- Blocking a Contact
- Sending a File During an Instant Message
- Sharing Files Using Shared Folders
- Making a Video Call with the Internet
- Making a Phone Call with the Internet
- Sending a Message to a Mobile Device
- Getting Remote Assistance
- Customizing Windows Live Messenger
- Working with Pictures
- Introduction
- Drawing a Picture
- Editing a Picture
- Viewing Pictures
- Managing Pictures in the Photo Gallery
- Fixing Pictures in the Photo Gallery
- E-mailing a Picture
- Formatting and Printing Photos
- Ordering Photo Prints from the Web
- Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera
- Testing a Scanner or Digital Camera
- Scanning a Picture
- Downloading Digital Camera Pictures
- Using Pictures as a Screen Saver
- Using a Picture as a Desktop Background
- Setting Photo Gallery Options
- Working with Windows Media Player
- Introduction
- Starting and Updating Windows Media Player
- Viewing the Media Player Window
- Playing Music from CDs
- Playing a DVD or VCD Movie
- Controlling the Volume
- Browsing the Media Guide and Online Stores
- Listening to Radio Stations
- Playing Media Files
- Playing Media Using a Playlist
- Ripping CD Music
- Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device
- Adding Functionality to Media Player
- Enhancing the Media Player Display
- Changing the Media Player Look
- Viewing and Playing Music Files
- Creating a Sound File
- Associating a Sound with an Event
- Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center
- Changing Windows Media Center Settings
- Finding and Viewing Windows Media Center Files
- Creating Movies Using Movie Maker
- Introduction
- Planning a Movie Maker Project
- Starting Movie Maker
- Viewing the Movie Maker Window
- Opening an Existing Project
- Capturing Video and Audio
- Importing Video and Audio
- Adding Slides to a Movie
- Organizing Clips and Collections
- Working with Clips
- Creating a Movie Maker Project File
- Trimming Clips
- Adding Transitions Between Clips
- Adding Video Effects
- Adding Titles and Credits
- Adding a Soundtrack
- Adding a Narration
- Using AutoMovie
- Saving a Project
- Publishing a Movie
- Creating a DVD Video
- Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
- Introduction
- Securing a Computer
- Adding and Deleting User Accounts
- Creating a Guest Account
- Changing a User’s Group or Account Type
- Changing the Start Up Screen
- Changing an Account Picture
- Changing and Setting a Password
- Resetting a Password
- Locking the Computer
- Managing Security in One Place
- Defending Against Malicious Software
- Setting Parental Controls
- Sending Secure Information Using Windows CardSpace
- Encrypting Files for Safety
- Encrypting Files Using BitLocker
- Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks
- Understanding Security on the Internet
- Creating Security Zones
- Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor
- Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information
- Protecting Internet Privacy
- Protecting an Internet Identity
- Protecting Against Phishing
- Blocking Pop-Up Ads
- Using the Information Bar
- Managing Add-Ons
- Protecting Against E-mail Attacks
- Sending Secure E-mail
- Managing Files Using a Network
- Introduction
- Understanding Network Services
- Viewing a Network
- Viewing the Network and Sharing Center
- Viewing Network Computer Properties
- Viewing Network Connection Properties
- Joining a Workgroup Network
- Joining a Domain Network
- Connecting to a Network Using a Modem
- Connecting to a Network over the Internet
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
- Setting Up a Wireless Network
- Setting Up a Wireless Computer Connection
- Adding a Wireless Device to a Network
- Managing a Wireless Connection
- Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive
- Creating a Shortcut to a Network
- Setting Network Sharing Options
- Controlling a Remote Computer
- Sharing an Internet Connection
- Changing a Dial-Up Connection
- Going Mobile
- Printing and Faxing
- Introduction
- Understanding Printers
- Viewing Printers
- Installing a Printer
- Specifying a Default Printer
- Renaming or Deleting a Printer
- Sharing a Printer
- Printing Documents
- Managing Printers and Print Jobs
- Changing Printer Properties
- Changing Printer Preferences
- Understanding Faxes
- Setting Up a Fax
- Creating a Fax Cover Page
- Sending a Fax
- Managing Outgoing Faxes
- Receiving a Fax
- Reviewing a Fax
- Changing Fax Properties
- Changing Fax Options
- Maintaining Your Computer
- Introduction
- Understanding Disk File Systems
- Formatting a Disk
- Displaying Disk and Folder Information
- Transferring Files Using a Disk
- Setting Disk Quotas for Users
- Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
- Optimizing a Disk
- Cleaning Up a Disk
- Scheduling Tasks
- Adding or Removing Windows Components
- Installing or Uninstalling a Program
- Updating Windows
- Improving Computer Performance
- Boosting Speed with Removable Media
- Restoring Computer Settings
- Using Previous Versions
- Starting Windows When Problems Occur
- Setting Startup and Recovery Options
- Managing Hardware
- Introduction
- Understanding Plug and Play Hardware
- Installing Hardware Devices
- Viewing System Hardware
- Viewing Hardware Settings
- Changing Windows Update Driver Settings
- Changing Mouse Settings
- Changing Keyboard Settings
- Changing Phone Dialing Options
- Changing Modem Options
- Managing Color
- Adding a Secondary Monitor
- Changing Game Controller Settings
- Removing Hardware Devices
- Backing Up Your Computer
- Introduction
- Developing a Backup Strategy
- Understanding Backup Permissions
- Exploring the Backup and Restore Center
- Performing a Backup Using a Wizard
- Changing Backup Settings
- Scheduling a Backup
- Restoring Files Using a Wizard
- Restoring Files Using Advanced Settings
- Copying Files From the Backup
- Restoring Your Computer
- Deleting a Backup Set
- Administering Your Computer
- Introduction
- Exploring Windows Administrative Tools
- Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer
- Managing an Event Log
- Changing Log Settings
- Checking Memory for Problems
- Viewing and Creating Performance Charts
- Monitoring Local Security Settings
- Viewing Computer Management Tools
- Managing Disks
- Managing Local Users and Groups
- Viewing and Saving System Information
- Setting System Configuration Options
- Introduction
- New! Features
- Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist
- Index
What’s New
If you’re searching for what’s new in Windows Vista, just look for the icon: New!. The new icon appears in the table of contents and throughout this book so you can quickly and easily identify a new or improved feature in Windows Vista. The following is a brief description of each new feature, and it’s location in this book.
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