Microsoft Windows Vista on Demand

by Johnson, Steve; Perspection Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780789737861
• ISBN10: 0789737868
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-19
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Readers learn visually how to make the most of Windows Vista - updated with SP1 coverage!

Author Biography

Steve Johnson has written more than 45 books on a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression Web, Apple Mac OS X Leopard, Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS2, Adobe Flash CS3 and 8, and Adobe Dreamweaver CS3. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. When time permits, he likes to travel to such places as New Hampshire in October, and Hawaii. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xvii
Getting Started with Windows Vista	p. 1
Working with Windows Programs	p. 25
Managing Files and Folders	p. 53
Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel	p. 99
Exploring the Internet	p. 133
Exchanging Messages and Information	p. 165
Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences	p. 207
Working with Pictures	p. 233
Working with Windows Media Player	p. 255
Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker	p. 281
Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security	p. 309
Managing Files Using a Network	p. 347
Going Mobile	p. 381
Printing and Faxing	p. 397
Maintaining Your Computer	p. 425
Managing Hardware	p. 449
Backing Up Your Computer	p. 467
Administering Your Computer	p. 485
Installing Windows Vista	p. 501
Index	p. 529
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Excerpts

Introduction IntroductionHow You'll LearnHow This Book WorksWhat's NewKeyboard ShortcutsStep-by-Step InstructionsReal World ExamplesWorkshopMicrosoft Certified Applications SpecialistGet More on the WebWelcome toMicrosoft Windows Vista On Demand, Second Edition, a visual quick reference book that shows you how to work efficiently with Windows Vista. This book provides complete coverage of basic to advanced Vista skills. How This Book WorksYou don't have to read this book in any particular order. We've designed the book so that you can jump in, get the information you need, and jump out. However, the book does follow a logical progression from simple tasks to more complex ones. Each task is presented on no more than two facing pages, which lets you focus on a single task without having to turn the page. To find the information that you need, just look up the task in the table of contents or index, and turn to the page listed. Read the task introduction, follow the step-by-step instructions in the left column along with screen illustrations in the right column, and you're done. What's NewIf you're searching for what's new in Windows Vista, just look for the icon: New! (new for Windows Vista) or NewSP1(new for Service Pack 1). The new icon appears in the table of contents and through out this book so you can quickly and easily identify a new or improved feature in Windows Vista. A complete description of each new feature appears in the New Features guide in the back of this book. Keyboard ShortcutsMost menu commands have a keyboard equivalent, such as Ctrl+P, as a quicker alternative to using the mouse. A complete list of keyboard shortcuts is available on the Web at http://www.perspection.com . Step-by-Step InstructionsThis book provides concise step-by-step instructions that show you "how" to accomplish a task. Each set of instructions include illustrations that directly correspond to the easy-to-read steps. Also included in the text are timesavers, tables, and sidebars to help you work more efficiently or to teach you more in-depth information. A "Did You Know?" provides tips and techniques to help you work smarter, while a "See Also" leads you to other parts of the book containing related information about the task. Real World ExamplesThis book uses real world examples files to give you a context in which to use the task. By using the example files, you won't waste time looking for or creating sample files. You get a start file and a result file, so you can compare your work. Not every topic needs an example file, such as changing options, so we provide a complete list of the example files used through out the book. The example files that you need for project tasks along with a complete file list are available on the Web at http://www.perspection.com . WorkshopThis book shows you how to put together the individual step-by-step tasks into indepth projects with the Workshop. You start each project with a sample file, work through the steps, and then compare your results with project results file at the end. The Workshop projects and associated files are available on the Web at http://www.perspection.com . Microsoft Certified Applications SpecialistThis book prepares you for the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) exam for Microsoft Windows Vista. Each MCAS certification exam has a set of objectives, which are orga