Microsoft Windows 7 On Demand

Contents......Page 8
Introduction......Page 18
1 Getting Started with Windows 7......Page 22
Introducing Windows 7......Page 23
Starting Windows 7......Page 25
Using Windows Aero......Page 27
Exploring the Windows Desktop......Page 29
Using the Mouse......Page 31
Using the Mouse for Quick Results......Page 32
Using the Start Menu......Page 33
Using the Taskbar......Page 35
Using Desktop Gadgets......Page 36
Managing Windows......Page 37
Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes......Page 39
Choosing Dialog Box Options......Page 40
Using Windows Help and Support......Page 41
Switching Users......Page 43
Shutting Down Your Computer......Page 45
2 Working with Windows Programs......Page 46
Starting and Exiting a Program......Page 47
Changing the Way a Program Starts......Page 49
Using Windows Accessories......Page 50
Creating a Document......Page 51
Editing Text......Page 53
Formatting Text......Page 55
Setting Paragraph Tabs......Page 56
Setting Paragraph Indents......Page 57
Previewing and Printing a Document......Page 58
Saving and Closing a Document......Page 59
Sharing Information Among Programs......Page 60
Inserting and Editing Information......Page 61
Linking and Updating Information......Page 63
Inserting Special Characters......Page 65
Calculating Numbers......Page 66
Running Commands......Page 67
Playing Games......Page 69
Snipping the Screen......Page 71
Running Older Programs......Page 72
Quitting a Program Not Responding......Page 73
3 Managing Files and Folders......Page 74
Using the Explorer Window......Page 75
Changing the Explorer Window View......Page 76
Opening and Viewing the Computer......Page 77
Viewing and Opening Documents......Page 79
Working with Libraries......Page 81
Working with Personal Folders......Page 83
Navigating Between Folders......Page 84
Viewing the Folders List......Page 85
Changing the Explorer Layout......Page 86
Customizing the Navigation Pane......Page 87
Organizing Files by Headings......Page 88
Searching for Files and Folders......Page 89
Saving a Search......Page 91
Changing Search Options......Page 92
Performing an Instant Search......Page 93
Performing an Advanced Search......Page 95
Performing Natural Language Searches......Page 96
Modifying the Index to Improve Searches......Page 97
Adding Properties and Tags to Files......Page 99
Creating and Renaming Files and Folders......Page 101
Copying and Moving Files and Folders......Page 103
Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders......Page 105
Changing File and Folder List Views......Page 107
Hiding Files and Folders......Page 108
Changing Folder Options......Page 109
Customizing Library Folders......Page 111
Customizing Personal Folders......Page 112
Sharing Folders or Files with Others......Page 113
Compressing Files and Folders......Page 115
Managing Files Using a CD or DVD......Page 117
Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder......Page 119
4 Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel......Page 120
Viewing the Control Panel......Page 121
Changing the Desktop Background......Page 122
Customizing the Desktop......Page 123
Using a Screen Saver......Page 125
Changing the Display......Page 126
Using Multiple Monitors......Page 127
Changing the Text Size on the Screen......Page 128
Changing the Desktop Appearance......Page 129
Setting the Date and Time......Page 131
Changing Language Options......Page 133
Changing Regional Options......Page 135
Working with Fonts......Page 136
Displaying and Arranging Toolbars......Page 137
Customizing the Taskbar......Page 139
Customizing the Start Menu......Page 141
Setting Default Programs......Page 143
Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts......Page 145
Using Ease of Access Tools......Page 146
Using the Ease of Access Center......Page 147
Listening to the Computer......Page 149
Recognizing Your Speech......Page 151
5 Exploring the Internet......Page 154
Connecting to the Internet......Page 155
Creating an Internet Connection......Page 156
Setting Up Windows Firewall......Page 157
Starting Internet Explorer......Page 158
Viewing the Internet Explorer Window......Page 159
Changing Your Home Page......Page 160
Browsing the Web......Page 161
Browsing with Tabs......Page 163
Navigating Basics......Page 165
Browsing Privately......Page 166
Using Compatibility View......Page 167
Zooming the View In and Out......Page 168
Using and Managing Accelerators......Page 169
Getting Updates with Web Slices......Page 170
Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List......Page 171
Viewing and Maintaining a History List......Page 173
Reading and Subscribing to Feeds......Page 175
Searching the Web......Page 177
Previewing and Printing a Web Page......Page 179
Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page......Page 181
Saving a Web Page......Page 183
Sending a Page or Link by E-mail......Page 184
Downloading Files from the Web......Page 185
Downloading Files from an FTP Site......Page 186
Downloading Windows Live Essentials......Page 187
6 Exchanging Messages and Information......Page 188
Starting Windows Live Mail......Page 189
Setting Up an Account......Page 191
Viewing the Windows Live Mail Window......Page 193
Importing and Exporting Information......Page 194
Adding a Contact to Windows Contact......Page 195
Composing and Sending E-mail......Page 197
Creating E-mail Stationery......Page 199
Reading and Replying to E-mail......Page 201
Sending and Retrieving a File......Page 203
Sending a Photo File......Page 205
Managing E-mail......Page 207
Deleting E-mail......Page 209
Setting Junk E-mail Options......Page 211
Marking an E-mail Blocked or Safe......Page 213
Diverting Incoming E-mail to Folders......Page 214
Protecting Against E-mail Attacks......Page 215
Sending Secure E-mail......Page 216
Selecting a News Server......Page 217
Subscribing to a Newsgroup......Page 218
Reading the News......Page 219
Filtering the News......Page 220
Posting a News Message......Page 221
Viewing the Windows Calendar......Page 223
Scheduling an Appointment......Page 224
Creating and Using Calendars......Page 225
Creating and Viewing Feeds......Page 227
7 Exchanging Instant Text and Video Messages......Page 228
Preparing for Windows Live Messenger......Page 229
Starting Windows Live Messenger......Page 231
Configuring Windows Live Messenger......Page 232
Viewing Windows Live Messenger......Page 233
Changing My Status......Page 234
Personalizing Windows Live Messenger......Page 235
Adding Online Contacts......Page 237
Managing Contacts and Categories......Page 238
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages......Page 239
Adding Symbols and Voice to an Instant Message......Page 241
Blocking a Contact......Page 243
Sending a File During an Instant Message......Page 244
Creating and Using Groups......Page 245
Making a Video Call with the Internet......Page 247
Making a Phone Call with the Internet......Page 248
Sending a Message to a Mobile Device......Page 249
Getting Remote Assistance......Page 251
Customizing Windows Live Messenger......Page 253
8 Working with Pictures......Page 254
Drawing a Picture......Page 255
Editing a Picture......Page 257
Viewing Pictures......Page 259
Managing Pictures in the Photo Gallery......Page 261
Fixing Pictures in the Photo Gallery......Page 263
E-mailing a Picture......Page 264
Formatting and Printing Photos......Page 265
Ordering Photo Prints from the Web......Page 266
Publishing Photos on the Web......Page 267
Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera......Page 268
Scanning a Picture......Page 269
Downloading Digital Camera Pictures......Page 271
Using Pictures as a Screen Saver......Page 273
Using a Picture as a Desktop Background......Page 274
Setting Photo Gallery Options......Page 275
9 Working with Windows Media......Page 276
Starting and Updating Windows Media Player......Page 277
Viewing the Media Player Window......Page 278
Playing Music from CDs......Page 279
Playing a DVD or VCD Movie......Page 280
Controlling the Volume......Page 281
Browsing the Media Guide and Online Stores......Page 283
Listening to Radio Stations......Page 284
Playing Media Files......Page 285
Playing Media Using a Playlist......Page 287
Ripping CD Music......Page 289
Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device......Page 291
Streaming Media......Page 293
Enhancing the Media Player Display......Page 295
Viewing and Playing Music Files......Page 296
Creating a Sound File......Page 297
Associating a Sound with an Event......Page 298
Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center......Page 299
Changing Windows Media Center Settings......Page 300
Finding and Viewing Windows Media Center Files......Page 301
10 Creating Movies and DVD Videos......Page 302
Planning a Movie Maker Project......Page 303
Starting Windows Live Movie Maker......Page 304
Viewing the Windows Live Movie Maker Window......Page 305
Opening an Existing Project......Page 306
Using Photos and Videos from Photo Gallery......Page 307
Adding Photos and Videos......Page 309
Adding Slides to a Movie......Page 311
Adding a Soundtrack......Page 313
Working with Clips......Page 315
Adding Text......Page 317
Trimming Clips......Page 319
Adding Transitions Between Clips......Page 320
Adding Photo and Video Effects......Page 321
Saving a Movie Project......Page 322
Saving a Movie......Page 323
Adding Functionality with Plug-ins......Page 325
Publishing a Movie......Page 326
Creating a DVD Video......Page 327
11 Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security......Page 330
Securing a Computer......Page 331
Adding and Deleting User Accounts......Page 333
Creating a Guest Account......Page 335
Changing a User’s Group or Account Type......Page 336
Changing the Start Up Screen......Page 337
Changing an Account Picture......Page 338
Changing and Setting a Password......Page 339
Resetting a Password......Page 341
Locking the Computer......Page 342
Managing Security in One Place......Page 343
Defending Against Malicious Software......Page 345
Setting Parental Controls......Page 347
Sending Secure Information Using Windows CardSpace......Page 348
Encrypting Files for Safety......Page 349
Encrypting Files Using BitLocker......Page 350
Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks......Page 351
Understanding Security on the Internet......Page 353
Creating Security Zones......Page 355
Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor......Page 357
Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information......Page 358
Protecting Internet Privacy......Page 359
Protecting an Internet Identity......Page 360
Protecting Against Phishing......Page 361
Blocking Pop-Up Ads......Page 363
Using the Information Bar......Page 364
Blocking Content with InPrivate Filtering......Page 365
Managing Add-Ons......Page 367
12 Managing Files Using a Network......Page 368
Understanding Network Services......Page 369
Viewing a Network......Page 371
Viewing the Network and Sharing Center......Page 373
Viewing Network Computer Properties......Page 375
Viewing Network Connection Properties......Page 376
Joining a WorkGroup Network......Page 377
Joining a Domain Network......Page 379
Connecting to a Network Using a Modem......Page 381
Connecting to a Network over the Internet......Page 383
Connecting to a Wireless Network......Page 385
Setting Up a Wireless Network......Page 387
Setting Up a Wireless Computer Connection......Page 388
Managing a Wireless Connection......Page 389
Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive......Page 391
Creating a Shortcut to a Network......Page 392
Setting Network Sharing Options......Page 393
Setting HomeGroup Sharing Options......Page 394
Sharing with a HomeGroup......Page 395
Controlling a Remote Computer......Page 397
Sharing an Internet Connection......Page 399
Changing a Dial-Up Connection......Page 401
13 Going Mobile......Page 402
Viewing the Windows Mobility Center......Page 403
Controlling Power Options......Page 405
Keeping Files in Sync......Page 407
Working with Offline Files......Page 409
Connecting to a Network Projector......Page 411
Viewing Windows SideShow......Page 412
Working with Tablet PC Tools......Page 413
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel......Page 415
Using Math Input Panel......Page 417
14 Printing and Faxing......Page 418
Understanding Printers......Page 419
Viewing Printers......Page 420
Installing a Printer......Page 421
Specifying a Default Printer......Page 423
Renaming or Deleting a Printer......Page 424
Sharing a Printer......Page 425
Printing Documents......Page 426
Managing Printers and Print Jobs......Page 427
Changing Printer Properties......Page 429
Changing Printer Preferences......Page 430
Creating an XPS Document......Page 431
Understanding Faxes......Page 432
Setting Up a Fax......Page 433
Creating a Fax Cover Page......Page 435
Sending a Fax......Page 437
Managing Outgoing Faxes......Page 439
Receiving a Fax......Page 441
Reviewing a Fax......Page 442
Changing Fax Properties......Page 443
Changing Fax Options......Page 445
15 Maintaining Your Computer......Page 446
Understanding Disk File Systems......Page 447
Formatting a Disk......Page 449
Displaying Disk and Folder Information......Page 451
Transferring Files Using a Disk......Page 452
Setting Disk Quotas for Users......Page 453
Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors......Page 454
Optimizing a Disk......Page 455
Cleaning Up a Disk......Page 456
Scheduling Tasks......Page 457
Adding or Removing Windows Components......Page 458
Installing and Uninstalling a Program......Page 459
Updating Windows......Page 461
Improving Computer Performance......Page 463
Boosting Speed with Removable Media......Page 464
Restoring Computer Settings......Page 465
Using Previous Versions......Page 467
Starting Windows When Problems Occur......Page 468
Setting Startup and Recovery Options......Page 469
16 Managing Hardware......Page 470
Understanding Plug and Play Hardware......Page 471
Viewing Hardware Devices......Page 473
Installing Hardware Devices......Page 474
Viewing System Hardware Settings......Page 475
Changing Windows Update Driver Settings......Page 476
Changing Mouse Settings......Page 477
Changing Keyboard Settings......Page 479
Changing Phone Dialing Options......Page 480
Changing Modem Options......Page 481
Managing Color......Page 482
Adding a Secondary Monitor......Page 483
Removing Hardware Devices......Page 485
Removing Plug and Play Hardware......Page 486
Troubleshooting Computer Problems......Page 487
17 Backing Up Your Computer......Page 488
Creating a System Repair Disc......Page 489
Developing a Backup Strategy......Page 490
Understanding Backup Permissions......Page 491
Exploring Backup and Restore......Page 492
Performing a Backup......Page 493
Changing Backup Settings......Page 495
Scheduling a Backup......Page 497
Managing Backups......Page 499
Creating a System Image......Page 500
Restoring Backup Files......Page 501
Restoring Files Using Advanced Settings......Page 503
Restoring Your Computer......Page 504
Copying or Deleting Files From a Backup......Page 505
18 Administering Your Computer......Page 506
Exploring Windows Administrative Tools......Page 507
Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer......Page 508
Managing an Event Log......Page 509
Managing All Printers......Page 511
Checking Memory for Problems......Page 512
Viewing and Creating Performance Charts......Page 513
Monitoring Local Security Settings......Page 515
Viewing Computer Management Tools......Page 517
Managing Disks......Page 518
Managing Local Users and Groups......Page 519
Viewing and Saving System Information......Page 520
Setting System Configuration Options......Page 521
A: Appendix: Installing Windows 7......Page 522
Preparing to Install Windows 7......Page 523
Installing Windows 7......Page 525
Updating to a Windows Service Pack......Page 527
Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer......Page 529
Using Windows XP Mode......Page 531
Exploring Windows Live......Page 533
New Features......Page 534
Windows 7 Editions......Page 542
Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist......Page 546
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X - Z......Page 577