Windows 7 for Seniors QuickSteps

by Matthews, Marty

• ISBN13: 9780071768054
• ISBN10: 007176805X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-05-13
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

A full-color, visual guide to the basics of Windows 7--written for seniors, by seniors Windows 7 for Seniors QuickStepsprovides step-by-step instructions to seniors in full color on how to accomplish common tasks in Windows 7. In addition to being technology experts and experienced computer book writers, the authors themselves are now seniors and have spent many hours getting other seniors comfortable with computers. To create this book, the authors have pulled together a group of advisers consisting of senior citizens to serve as reviewers and testers. Windows 7 for Seniors QuickStepsfeatures: A visually appealing full-color guide featuring a larger type size Specific sets of examples you can duplicate easily Coverage of buying, setting up, and getting familiar with a Windows 7 computer, including using a mouse, starting a program, using menus and dialog boxes, getting help, playing games, and customization Details on using the Internet for information searches, driving directions, government agency access, shopping, travel, and more Explanation of email and instant messaging Coverage of security issues and best practices, including passwords, firewalls, permissions, and encryption Tips for using Windows 7 applications, such as note taking, drawing, and multimedia, as well as handling documents and images Step-by-step details: Getting Started with Windows 7; Making the Computer Yours; Handling Information; Working on the Internet; Sending and Receiving Email; Controlling Security; Using and Maintaining Windows 7; Create Documents and Pictures; Working with Applications; Enjoying Multimedia

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows 7
Chapter 2. Making the Computer Yours
Chapter 3. Working with Information
Chapter 4. Exploring the Internet
Chapter 5. Sending and Receiving Email
Chapter 6. Controlling Security
Chapter 7. Using and Maintaining Windows 7
Chapter 8. Creating Documents and Pictures
Chapter 9. Using Applications
Chapter 10. Enjoying Multimedia
Index