New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 7: Comprehensive (New Perspectives (Thomson Course Technology))

Cover Page......Page 1
Title Page......Page 5
Copyright Page......Page 7
Preface......Page 8
BRIEF CONTENTS......Page 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 13
Tutorial 1: Exploring the Basics of Microsoft Windows 7: Investigating the Windows 7 Operating System......Page 20
Session 1.1 Visual Overview......Page 21
Starting Windows 7......Page 23
Touring the Windows 7 Desktop......Page 25
Exploring the Start Menu......Page 29
Running Multiple Programs......Page 33
Using Windows and Dialog Boxes......Page 37
Session 1.1 Quick Check......Page 48
Session 1.2 Visual Overview......Page 49
Exploring Your Computer......Page 51
Getting Help......Page 58
Turning Off Windows 7......Page 62
Session 1.2 Quick Check......Page 63
Review Assignments......Page 64
Case Problems......Page 65
Tutorial 2: Organizing Your Files: Managing Files and Folders in Windows 7......Page 68
Session 2.1 Visual Overview......Page 69
Getting Prepared to Manage Your Files......Page 71
Exploring Files and Folders......Page 74
Using the Search Box to Find Files......Page 84
Managing Files and Folders......Page 85
Session 2.1 Quick Check......Page 92
Session 2.2 Visual Overview......Page 93
Naming and Renaming Files......Page 95
Deleting Files and Folders......Page 96
Working with New Files......Page 97
Refining the Organization of Files......Page 101
Customizing a Folder Window......Page 105
Working with Compressed Files......Page 111
Session 2.2 Quick Check......Page 114
Review Assignments......Page 115
Case Problems......Page 116
Decision-Making......Page 121
Tutorial 3: Personalizing Your Windows Environment: Changing Desktop Settings......Page 124
Session 3.1 Visual Overview......Page 125
Accessing Common Tools on the Desktop......Page 127
Using Windows Gadgets......Page 133
Using Shortcuts......Page 136
Personalizing with the Control Panel......Page 143
Changing Display Settings......Page 156
Session 3.1 Quick Check......Page 158
Session 3.2 Visual Overview......Page 159
Managing the Desktop with Aero Tools......Page 161
Modifying the Taskbar......Page 166
Working with Taskbar Toolbars......Page 172
Customizing the Start Menu......Page 174
Restoring Your Settings......Page 183
Session 3.2 Quick Check......Page 184
Review Assignments......Page 185
Case Problems......Page 186
Tutorial 4: Working with the Internet and E-Mail: Communicating with Others......Page 192
Session 4.1 Visual Overview......Page 193
Exploring the Internet and the Web......Page 195
Getting Started with Microsoft Internet Explorer......Page 197
Opening a Page on the Web......Page 198
Using Favorites......Page 207
Finding and Using Accelerators......Page 213
Printing and Saving Web Pages......Page 215
Session 4.1 Quick Check......Page 216
Session 4.2 Visual Overview......Page 217
Getting Started with Windows Live Mail......Page 219
Setting Up Windows Live Mail......Page 222
Sending and Receiving E-Mail Using Windows Live Mail......Page 225
Attaching a File to a Message......Page 232
Adding Information to Windows Live Contacts......Page 233
Managing Your Schedule with Windows Live Calendar......Page 235
Restoring Your Settings......Page 238
Session 4.2 Quick Check......Page 239
Review Assignments......Page 240
Case Problems......Page 241
Tutorial 5: Protecting Your Computer: Managing Computer Security......Page 246
Session 5.1 Visual Overview......Page 247
Using the Action Center......Page 249
Defending Against Spyware......Page 259
Defending Against E-Mail Viruses......Page 266
Session 5.1 Quick Check......Page 270
Session 5.2 Visual Overview......Page 271
Managing Microsoft Internet Explorer Security......Page 273
Setting Up User Accounts......Page 288
Controlling Access to Your Computer......Page 293
Securing and Sharing Folders......Page 294
Restoring Your Settings......Page 296
Session 5.2 Quick Check......Page 297
Review Assignments......Page 298
Case Problems......Page 299
Tutorial 6: Searching for Information and Collaborating with Others: Finding and Sharing Information......Page 304
Session 6.1 Visual Overview......Page 305
Developing Search Strategies......Page 307
Searching in a Folder Window......Page 308
Using Tags and Other Properties......Page 318
Using Advanced Criteria in the Search Box......Page 322
Session 6.1 Quick Check......Page 326
Session 6.2 Visual Overview......Page 327
Searching for Programs from the Start Menu......Page 329
Searching the Internet......Page 331
Collaborating with Other People......Page 341
Session 6.2 Quick Check......Page 347
Review Assignments......Page 348
Case Problems......Page 349
Problem Solving......Page 354
Tutorial 7: Managing Multimedia Files: Working with Graphics, Photos, Music, and Movies......Page 356
Session 7.1 Visual Overview......Page 357
Exploring Computer Graphics......Page 359
Creating Graphics in Paint......Page 361
Modifying Graphics in Paint......Page 369
Session 7.1 Quick Check......Page 388
Session 7.2 Visual Overview......Page 389
Working with Photos......Page 391
Sharing Photos......Page 401
Playing and Organizing Music Files......Page 404
Creating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media Center......Page 410
Session 7.2 Quick Check......Page 418
Review Assignments......Page 419
Case Problems......Page 421
SAM: Skills Assessment Manager......Page 429
Tutorial 8: Connecting to Networks with Mobile Computing: Accessing Network Resources......Page 430
Session 8.1 Visual Overview......Page 431
Managing Mobile Computing Devices......Page 433
Using Mobility Center......Page 434
Customizing Power Options......Page 438
Presenting Information to an Audience......Page 445
Exploring Network Concepts......Page 451
Managing Network Connections......Page 454
Session 8.1 Quick Check......Page 458
Session 8.2 Visual Overview......Page 459
Using a Windows Homegroup......Page 461
Accessing Offline Files......Page 467
Synchronizing Folders......Page 471
Using Remote Desktop Connection......Page 475
Restoring Your Settings......Page 478
Session 8.2 Quick Check......Page 479
Review Assignments......Page 480
Case Problems......Page 481
Tutorial 9: Maintaining Hardware and Software: Managing Software, Disks, and Devices......Page 486
Session 9.1 Visual Overview......Page 487
Backing Up and Restoring Files......Page 489
Managing Software......Page 501
Session 9.1 Quick Check......Page 516
Session 9.2 Visual Overview......Page 517
Maintaining Hard Disks......Page 519
Working with Devices and Drivers......Page 531
Maintaining Your Monitor......Page 540
Setting Up Multiple Monitors......Page 545
Installing and Setting Up a Printer......Page 548
Restoring Your Settings......Page 551
Session 9.2 Quick Check......Page 552
Review Assignments......Page 553
Case Problems......Page 554
Tutorial 10: Improving Your Computer’s Performance: Enhancing Your System and Troubleshooting Computer Problems......Page 560
Session 10.1 Visual Overview......Page 561
Improving System Performance......Page 563
Using Advanced Performance Tools......Page 571
Using ReadyBoost to Increase Memory Capacity......Page 590
Session 10.1 Quick Check......Page 592
Session 10.2 Visual Overview......Page 593
Finding Troubleshooting Information......Page 595
Recovering from Software Errors......Page 604
Using the Problem Steps Recorder......Page 611
Requesting and Managing Remote Assistance......Page 613
Restoring Your Settings......Page 617
Session 10.2 Quick Check......Page 618
Review Assignments......Page 619
Case Problems......Page 620
Appendix A: Connecting Computers to the Internet: Setting Up an Internet Connection......Page 628
Appendix A Visual Overview......Page 629
Preparing to Connect to the Internet......Page 631
Setting Up a Broadband Connection......Page 635
Setting Up a Wireless Connection......Page 638
Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection......Page 639
Appendix B: Exploring Additional Windows 7 Tools: Using Control Panel Tools and Windows Live Essentials......Page 644
Appendix B Visual Overview......Page 645
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption......Page 647
Changing Hardware and Sound Settings......Page 650
Changing User Accounts and Family Safety Settings......Page 659
Setting Ease of Access Options......Page 663
Using Windows Live Essentials......Page 668
Restoring Your Settings......Page 679
Glossary/Index......Page 680
Task Reference......Page 695