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Vista is the brave new world of Microsoft Windows computing, and with it, what
once was old, is new again. In just a short time, Sams Teach Yourself Windows
Vista All in One will have you up and running with this new, must-have Windows
operating system. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson
builds upon a real-world foundation forged in both technology and everyday user
scenarios, allowing you to learn the essentials of Windows Vista from the
ground up. If you’re a pro or a newcomer to Windows, you have in your hands the
book you need to make the most of Vista with the least effort possible.
Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions,
issues, and tasks, and you’ll learn the extra under-the-hood features that
enable you to leverage Windows even more. Learn how to… • Do more
with Windows Vista in less time • Quickly start using Vista’s new user
interface like a pro • Leverage the power of Vista’s new Aero graphics
• Keep often-used tools and utilities handy by adding Gadgets to your
new Windows Sidebar • Manage your digital picture library with Windows
Photo Gallery • Utilize Vista’s Explorer windows to quickly get to data
you need • Master Vista’s new Instant Search feature, so your files no
longer get lost in the shuffle • Use the new Windows Media Player 11 to
manage both your music and video collections • Automate routine Windows
tasks so your computer works while you sleep • Improve security with
Vista’s state-of-the-art Windows Defender • Easily optimize your disk’s
files and folders and configure your home network • Protect your
valuable data with Vista’s Backup and Restore Center • Surf the ’Net
with tabbed browsing, manage RSS feeds, and more, using the new Internet
Explorer 7 Greg Perry has been a leader in computer education for 20 years,
having taught at the college level and written enough books and articles to be
called “the most proficient computer author on earth.” In addition to writing
about computers, he speaks, consults, and writes about other topics including
real estate and the government. He and his wife Jayne offer unique training and
insights for new and advanced eBay users as well as run an eBay consignment and
training business, BidMentor.com, out of their rural, countryside home. Part
I: Introducing Windows Vista Chapter 1 Welcome to Windows Vista7
Chapter 2 Exploring the Welcome Center 27 Part II: Getting Started with
Windows Vista Chapter 3 Clicking Your Start Button 45 Chapter 4
Starting and Stopping Windows 61 Chapter 5 Managing Your Programs 75 Chapter
6 Taking the Taskbar to Task 85 Chapter 7 Changing Windows Vista’s Look 101
Chapter 8 Mastering Vista’s Explorer Windows 123 Part III: Working with
Windows Vista Chapter 9 Working with the Sidebar and Gadgets 155
Chapter 10 Exploring the Windows Vista Accessories 167 Chapter 11 Taking Time
Out with Windows Vista Games 187 Chapter 12 Calling for Help 207 Chapter 13
Finding Information All Over Windows 223 Part IV: Making Things Happen with
Windows Vista Chapter 14 Going Multimedia with Vista 237 Chapter 15
Managing Your Entertainment Experience with Media Player 263 Chapter 16 Going
Digital with Your Camera or Scanner 287 Chapter 17 Modifying and Sharing
Photos 297 Chapter 18 Recording Simple Audio 319 Chapter 19 Making Movies
with Windows Movie Maker 329 Chapter 20 Dating with Windows Calendar 353 Part
V: Automating Vista Chapter 21 Scheduling Tasks to Run Later 375 Chapter
22 Making Windows More Accessible 391 Chapter 23 Speaking to Your Computer
407 Chapter 24 Controlling Windows Vista 417 Chapter 25 Setting Up Windows
Program Defaults 439 Chapter 26 Separating Users Gives Each the Access They
Need 453 Chapter 27 Managing Your Windows Security 467 Chapter 28 Adding and
Removing Programs 491 Part VI: Interfacing Windows and Hardware Chapter 29
Printing with Windows Vista 505 Chapter 30 Faxing and Scanning 519 Chapter 31
Restoring Your Windows System to a Previous State 531 Chapter 32 Improving
Disk Performance and Storage 541 Chapter 33 Configuring Windows Vista 551
Chapter 34 Saving Power with Windows Vista 575 Chapter 35 Protecting Your
Data and Programs 587 Part VII: Running Windows Vista in a Connected World
Chapter 36 Combining Vista, Networks, and the Internet 611 Chapter 37
Exploring the Internet with Vista and Internet Explorer 627 Chapter 38 Staying
in Touch with RSS and Instant Messaging 655 Chapter 39 Synchronizing Your
Computer with Other Devices 675 Chapter 40 Mailing with Windows Mail 691
Chapter 41 Accessing a World of Information in Newsgroups 713 Part VIII:
Making Vista Work Better for You Chapter 42 Vista’s Ten Best Tips that Save
You Time and Grief 727 Chapter 43 Ten Terrific Online Tips to Help and Traps
to Avoid 739 Chapter 44 Your Windows Vista Future 749 Part IX: Appendix
Appendix A Common Vista Keyboard Shortcuts 755