
Get Started in Windows 7
An absolute beginner's guide to the Windows 7 operating system
By: Peter MacBride
eBook | 25 June 2010
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240 Pages
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Get Started in Windows 7 explains all the key aspects of this operating system from the user's angle including:
- running programs and managing files
- getting online
- managing your email
- maintaining your system
- configuring printers
- customising your system.
- getting help
- using accessories
Written for the new user at home or in the office it covers all the key features of Windows 7 and helps you maximise your use of the system with confidence.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of Windows 7.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
on
1Introducing Windows 7/What is Windows 7?/The Desktop/The mouse/The keyboard/Menus/Explorers/The Sidebar and gadgets/The Start menu/Shortcut menus/Properties, dialog boxes and options/Turning off
2Programs and documents/Definitions/Start > All Programs/Other ways to start/Starting from documents/Closing programs/Coping with crashes/Filenames and extensions/Selection techniques/Cut, Copy and paste/Drag and drop/Scraps/
3Working with Windows/Basic windows concepts/Using the scroll bars/Screen layouts/Flip/Adjusting the window size/Moving windows/Closing windows
4 Files and folders/Disks and folders/Explorer/View options/Displaying and sorting files/Folder Options/File Types/Organizing folders/Creating shortcuts/File management/The Recycle Bin/Search
5 the Control Panel/Using the Panel/Desktop Properties/Add/Remove Programs/Sounds, Speech and Audio Devices/Mouse/Keyboard/User Accounts/Date, Time, Language and Regional/Accessibility Options
6 Taskbar and start menu settings/Taskbar options/Toolbars/Moving and resizing/The Start menu
7 Maintaining your system/The System Tools/Disk Properties/Disk Cleanup/Error-checking/Disk Defragmenter/Backup/System Restore/Previous versions/Floppy disks/Home networking
8 Internet Explorer/Getting online/Internet Explorer/Internet Options/Browsing the Web/Files from the Net
9 Outlook Express/Starting Outlook Express/Reading mail/Sending mail/Outlook Express options/The Address Book/Newsgroups/Reading the news
10 Printers/Adding a new printer/Printer Properties/Printing from applications/Controlling the print queue/Printing from file
11 the Accessories/WordPad/Character Map/Paint/Scanner and Camera Wizard/Calculator/Media Player/Movie Maker/Speech recognition
12 Help!/Help and Support/Application Help/Tips and prompts/Wizards
Index
ISBN: 9781444129373
ISBN-10: 1444129376
Series: Teach Yourself
Published: 25th June 2010
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: John Murray Press
Edition Type: Digital original
























