Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies^®

by Mark Justice Hinton (Albuquerque, NM)

• ISBN13: 9780470564066
• ISBN10: 0470564067
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• 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

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting to Know Windows 7

Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktop

Examining the Anatomy of a Window

Creating Your First Documents

Organizing Your Documents

Getting Things Done in Windows 7

Taking Advantage of the Windows Accessories

Installing and Removing Programs

Working with Printers and Other Add-On Devices

Discovering the Internet

Connecting to the Internet

Finding What You Need on the Web

Sending and Receiving E-Mail

Having Fun with Windows 7

Playing Games

Enjoying Photos in Windows 7

Listening to Music and Watching DVDs

Having It Your Way with Windows 7

Making Windows 7 More Fun to Use

Using the Taskbar and Start Menu Smartly

Making Windows 7 Easier to Use

Staying Safe and Keeping Windows 7 Healthy

Updating Windows 7

Protecting Your Computer

Keeping Your Data Safe

Index

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