Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies

by Hinton, Mark Justice

• ISBN13: 9780470509463
• ISBN10: 0470509465
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-15
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Windowsr 7 For Seniors for DummiesLearn to:Use the Windows 7 desktop and create your first documentsConnect to the Internet and browse the WebView, edit, and print photosKeep in touch by e-mail and play games onlineMark Justice HintonAuthor of Digital Photography For Seniors For DummiesYou can learn to use Windows, get online, and start doing things today!You don't need a grandchild to teach you Windows 7 - with this friendly guide, you'll be using the mouse, working with folders, hooking up a printer, and cruising the Internet in nothing flat. Learn to use all the gizmos that come with Windows 7, shop online, view a slideshow of your favorite photos, send e-mail to a friend, enjoy music, and more!Tour the desktop - learn to use menus, the Start menu button, files, and foldersDo it - create notes and letters, connect a printer, download photos from your digital camera, and put music on a CDHave some fun - discover Solitaire and other built-in games, listen to music, and watch a movieUse the accessories - display Gadgets on your desktop, draw with Paint, and use the CalculatorTo keep or not - install additional programs you want and remove those you don't needProtect your Windows - learn to use the Action Center, download and install virus protection software, and keep it up to dateHave it your way - make your screen easier to see, open files with a single click, and even have your computer read to youThe wide, wide Web - shop and explore online and learn to stay safeOpen the book and find:What's on the taskbarDirections for creating and saving documentsSteps for installing a printer and other peripheralsHow to connect to the Internet anywhereBackgammon and other games you can play onlineGuidance on protecting your computer from virusesHow to send e-mail attachmentsAdvice on backing up documents and photos

Author Biography

Mark Justice Hinton teaches all kinds of technology from digital photography to HTML. He maintains a blog at www.mjhinton.com/help where he answers questions from his readers, and he is also the author of Digital Photography For Seniors For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
About This Book	p. 2
Foolish Assumptions	p. 2
Why You Need This Book	p. 3
Conventions Used in This Book	p. 3
How This Book Is Organized	p. 4
Time to Get Started!	p. 6
Getting to Know Windows 7	p. 7
Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktop	p. 9
Get a New Computer with Windows 7	p. 10
Turn On Your Computer	p. 12
Check Out the Windows 7 Desktop	p. 15
Try Out the Mouse	p. 17
Go with the Start Button	p. 20
Get Familiar with the Taskbar	p. 22
Get Help When You Need It	p. 24
Close Windows 7	p. 26
Examining the Anatomy of a Window	p. 29
Explore the Parts of a Window	p. 30
Resize a Window	p. 33
Arrange Windows	p. 35
Snap Windows	p. 37
Stack Windows	p. 39
Flip between Windows	p. 40
Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies
Creating Your First Documents	p. 45
Start WordPad and Type Some Text	p. 46
Save a Document	p. 48
Add, Delete, Select, and Move Text	p. 51
Format Text with Bold, Italics, and More	p. 54
Print a Document	p. 56
Quit WordPad	p. 60
Open a Document	p. 61
Discover How a Dialog Box Works	p. 64
Organizing Your Documents	p. 69
See All Your Documents As Files on a Disk	p. 70
Find a Misplaced File	p. 75
Create a Folder to Organize Your Files	p. 77
Rename a File or a Folder	p. 78
Move a File from One Folder to Another	p. 80
Delete a File or Folder	p. 82
Get Back a File or Folder You Deleted	p. 83
Select Multiple Files and Folders	p. 85
Copy Files and Folders to a Flash Drive or Memory Card	p. 86
Copy Files and Folders from a Flash Drive or Memory Card	p. 90
Getting Things Done in Windows 7	p. 93
Taking Advantage of the Windows Accessories	p. 95
Display Gadgets on Your Desktop	p. 96
Keep Time with the Clock Gadget	p. 97
Check the Weather with the Weather Gadget	p. 100
Use the Calculator	p. 102
Capture the Screen with the Snipping Tool	p. 104
Draw with Paint	p. 107
Talk to Sound Recorder	p. 112
Take Sticky Notes	p. 113
Installing and Removing Programs	p. 115
Determine Which Programs Are on Your Computer	p. 116
Install a New Program from a CD or DVD	p. 118
Install a New Program That You Downloaded from the Internet	p. 121
Remove Programs You Don't Use	p. 124
Working with Printers and Other Add-On Devices	p. 127
Trust USB Plug and Play for Add-Ons	p. 128
View the Printer and Other Devices on Your Computer	p. 130
Connect a Printer to Your Computer	p. 132
Add an External DVD or Hard Drive	p. 134
Add a Second Display for Twice the Fun	p. 135
Discovering the Internet	p. 141
Connecting to the Internet	p. 143
Connect to the Internet Anywhere	p. 144
Bring the Internet Home	p. 149
Finding What You Need on the Web	p. 153
Get Familiar with Microsoft Internet Explorer	p. 154
Browse for News	p. 157
Use Tabs to Browse Multiple Web Pages at Once	p. 161
Change Your Browser's Home Page	p. 163
Mark Your Favorite Places on the Favorites Bar	p. 164
Add More Favorites	p. 165
Search for Anything	p. 167
Shop Online Using Amazon	p. 168
Close Internet Explorer	p. 177
Sending and Receiving E-Mail	p. 179
Set Up an E-Mail Account	p. 180
Check Your Inbox for New E-Mail	p. 184
Reply to E-Mail	p. 188
Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies
Create a New E-Mail	p. 190
Attach a Document or Photo to E-Mail	p. 193
View or Open Attachments	p. 195
Keep an Electronic Address Book	p. 197
Avoid Spam and Other Junk Messages	p. 199
Having Fun with Windows 7	p. 201
Playing Games	p. 203
Use the Games Explorer	p. 204
Play Solitaire	p. 206
Show Your Grandkids Purble Place	p. 208
Play Internet Backgammon	p. 209
Get More Games from Microsoft and Others	p. 211
Enjoying Photos in Windows 7	p. 213
View Photos in Windows 7	p. 214
See Photos in a Slideshow	p. 218
Display a Photo on Your Desktop	p. 220
Edit Photos Using Paint	p. 222
Print Your Photos	p. 226
Copy Photos from Your Digital Camera to Your Computer	p. 230
Control How Windows 7 Names and Organizes Photos	p. 233
Listening to Music and Watching DVDs	p. 235
Play Music with Windows Media Player	p. 236
Select Music to Play	p. 239
Play a CD on Your Computer	p. 241
Copy Music from a CD to Your Computer	p. 243
Create a Playlist	p. 247
Create Your Own CD	p. 249
Copy Music to an MP3 Player	p. 253
View Pictures in Media Player	p. 255
Watch a DVD	p. 256
Having It Your Way with Windows 7	p. 259
Making Windows 7 More Fun to Use	p. 261
Personalize Windows 7 with a Theme	p. 262
Choose a Desktop Background	p. 264
Color Your Windows	p. 267
Change the Sounds Your Computer Makes	p. 270
Set Up a Screen Saver	p. 272
Save Your Theme	p. 275
Change Desktop Icons	p. 275
Pick Your Mouse Pointers	p. 278
Change Your Account Picture	p. 283
Using the Taskbar and Start Menu Smartly	p. 285
Tune Up Your Taskbar	p. 286
Control System Notification Messages	p. 288
Pin Icons to the Taskbar	p. 291
Use Taskbar Jump Lists	p. 293
Customize Your Start Menu	p. 295
Pin Icons to the Start Menu	p. 300
Making Windows 7 Easier to Use	p. 303
Make Your Screen Easier to See	p. 304
Change Screen Font Size	p. 307
Turn On ClearType Text	p. 309
Stop Double-Clicking for Good	p. 311
Check to Select	p. 312
Get Recommendations for Specific Needs	p. 314
Start Magnifier	p. 316
Use the On-Screen Keyboard	p. 317
Let Narrator Read to You	p. 319
Explore All Access Settings	p. 321
Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies
Staying Safe and Keeping Windows 7 Healthy	p. 323
Updating Windows 7	p. 325
Activate Windows Now	p. 326
Perform a Windows Update	p. 328
Change the Time When Windows Update Runs	p. 332
Get Updates for Other Microsoft Products	p. 333
Discontinue Additional Updates	p. 335
Upgrade Windows Anytime	p. 337
Protecting Your Computer	p. 341
Check the Action Center	p. 342
Install Antivirus Software	p. 346
Register Your Antivirus Software	p. 350
Scan a Folder or Disk for Viruses	p. 353
Schedule a Disk Check	p. 355
Keeping Your Data Safe	p. 359
Back Up Your Documents and Photos	p. 360
Restore Files from Backup	p. 367
Create a System Repair Disc	p. 371
Use the System Repair Disc	p. 374
Index	p. 377
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