Microsoft Windows 7 On Demand

✍ Scribed by Steve Johnson, Steve Perspection Inc.

• Publisher: Que
• Year: 2009
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 576
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Need answers quickly? Microsoft Windows 7 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Inside the Book

·         Master the Windows 7 user experience, including Windows Aero

·         Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs

·         Manage files and information using Windows 7 programs and desktop gadgets

·         Browse the Web, search for information, and get instant updates

·         Use Windows Live Essentials to work with mail, messages, photos, and movies

·         Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders

·         Create your own movies, slide shows, and DVDs

·         Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos

·         Share files and media on a HomeGroup or network

·         Set multiple users and parental controls

·         Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows 7

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✦ Table of Contents

Microsoft Windows 7 on Demand (2009) (ATTiCA)......Page 7
Introduction......Page 17
1 Getting Started with Windows 7......Page 21
Introducing Windows 7......Page 22
Starting Windows 7......Page 24
Using Windows Aero......Page 26
Exploring the Windows Desktop......Page 28
Using the Mouse......Page 30
Using the Mouse for Quick Results......Page 31
Using the Start Menu......Page 32
Using the Taskbar......Page 34
Using Desktop Gadgets......Page 35
Managing Windows......Page 36
Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes......Page 38
Choosing Dialog Box Options......Page 39
Using Windows Help and Support......Page 40
Switching Users......Page 42
Shutting Down Your Computer......Page 44
2 Working with Windows Programs......Page 45
Starting and Exiting a Program......Page 46
Changing the Way a Program Starts......Page 48
Using Windows Accessories......Page 49
Creating a Document......Page 50
Editing Text......Page 52
Formatting Text......Page 54
Setting Paragraph Tabs......Page 55
Setting Paragraph Indents......Page 56
Previewing and Printing a Document......Page 57
Saving and Closing a Document......Page 58
Sharing Information Among Programs......Page 59
Inserting and Editing Information......Page 60
Linking and Updating Information......Page 62
Inserting Special Characters......Page 64
Calculating Numbers......Page 65
Running Commands......Page 66
Playing Games......Page 68
Snipping the Screen......Page 70
Running Older Programs......Page 71
Quitting a Program Not Responding......Page 72
3 Managing Files and Folders......Page 73
Using the Explorer Window......Page 74
Changing the Explorer Window View......Page 75
Opening and Viewing the Computer......Page 76
Viewing and Opening Documents......Page 78
Working with Libraries......Page 80
Working with Personal Folders......Page 82
Navigating Between Folders......Page 83
Viewing the Folders List......Page 84
Changing the Explorer Layout......Page 85
Customizing the Navigation Pane......Page 86
Organizing Files by Headings......Page 87
Searching for Files and Folders......Page 88
Saving a Search......Page 90
Changing Search Options......Page 91
Performing an Instant Search......Page 92
Performing an Advanced Search......Page 94
Performing Natural Language Searches......Page 95
Modifying the Index to Improve Searches......Page 96
Adding Properties and Tags to Files......Page 98
Creating and Renaming Files and Folders......Page 100
Copying and Moving Files and Folders......Page 102
Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders......Page 104
Changing File and Folder List Views......Page 106
Hiding Files and Folders......Page 107
Changing Folder Options......Page 108
Customizing Library Folders......Page 110
Customizing Personal Folders......Page 111
Sharing Folders or Files with Others......Page 112
Compressing Files and Folders......Page 114
Managing Files Using a CD or DVD......Page 116
Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder......Page 118
4 Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel......Page 119
Viewing the Control Panel......Page 120
Changing the Desktop Background......Page 121
Customizing the Desktop......Page 122
Using a Screen Saver......Page 124
Changing the Display......Page 125
Using Multiple Monitors......Page 126
Changing the Text Size on the Screen......Page 127
Changing the Desktop Appearance......Page 128
Setting the Date and Time......Page 130
Changing Language Options......Page 132
Changing Regional Options......Page 134
Working with Fonts......Page 135
Displaying and Arranging Toolbars......Page 136
Customizing the Taskbar......Page 138
Customizing the Start Menu......Page 140
Setting Default Programs......Page 142
Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts......Page 144
Using Ease of Access Tools......Page 145
Using the Ease of Access Center......Page 146
Listening to the Computer......Page 148
Recognizing Your Speech......Page 150
5 Exploring the Internet......Page 153
Connecting to the Internet......Page 154
Creating an Internet Connection......Page 155
Setting Up Windows Firewall......Page 156
Starting Internet Explorer......Page 157
Viewing the Internet Explorer Window......Page 158
Changing Your Home Page......Page 159
Browsing the Web......Page 160
Browsing with Tabs......Page 162
Navigating Basics......Page 164
Browsing Privately......Page 165
Using Compatibility View......Page 166
Zooming the View In and Out......Page 167
Using and Managing Accelerators......Page 168
Getting Updates with Web Slices......Page 169
Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List......Page 170
Viewing and Maintaining a History List......Page 172
Reading and Subscribing to Feeds......Page 174
Searching the Web......Page 176
Previewing and Printing a Web Page......Page 178
Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page......Page 180
Saving a Web Page......Page 182
Sending a Page or Link by E-mail......Page 183
Downloading Files from the Web......Page 184
Downloading Files from an FTP Site......Page 185
Downloading Windows Live Essentials......Page 186
6 Exchanging Messages and Information......Page 187
Starting Windows Live Mail......Page 188
Setting Up an Account......Page 190
Viewing the Windows Live Mail Window......Page 192
Importing and Exporting Information......Page 193
Adding a Contact to Windows Contact......Page 194
Composing and Sending E-mail......Page 196
Creating E-mail Stationery......Page 198
Reading and Replying to E-mail......Page 200
Sending and Retrieving a File......Page 202
Sending a Photo File......Page 204
Managing E-mail......Page 206
Deleting E-mail......Page 208
Setting Junk E-mail Options......Page 210
Marking an E-mail Blocked or Safe......Page 212
Diverting Incoming E-mail to Folders......Page 213
Protecting Against E-mail Attacks......Page 214
Sending Secure E-mail......Page 215
Selecting a News Server......Page 216
Subscribing to a Newsgroup......Page 217
Reading the News......Page 218
Filtering the News......Page 219
Posting a News Message......Page 220
Viewing the Windows Calendar......Page 222
Scheduling an Appointment......Page 223
Creating and Using Calendars......Page 224
Creating and Viewing Feeds......Page 226
7 Exchanging Instant Text and Video Messages......Page 227
Preparing for Windows Live Messenger......Page 228
Starting Windows Live Messenger......Page 230
Configuring Windows Live Messenger......Page 231
Viewing Windows Live Messenger......Page 232
Changing My Status......Page 233
Personalizing Windows Live Messenger......Page 234
Adding Online Contacts......Page 236
Managing Contacts and Categories......Page 237
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages......Page 238
Adding Symbols and Voice to an Instant Message......Page 240
Blocking a Contact......Page 242
Sending a File During an Instant Message......Page 243
Creating and Using Groups......Page 244
Making a Video Call with the Internet......Page 246
Making a Phone Call with the Internet......Page 247
Sending a Message to a Mobile Device......Page 248
Getting Remote Assistance......Page 250
Customizing Windows Live Messenger......Page 252
8 Working with Pictures......Page 253
Drawing a Picture......Page 254
Editing a Picture......Page 256
Viewing Pictures......Page 258
Managing Pictures in the Photo Gallery......Page 260
Fixing Pictures in the Photo Gallery......Page 262
E-mailing a Picture......Page 263
Formatting and Printing Photos......Page 264
Ordering Photo Prints from the Web......Page 265
Publishing Photos on the Web......Page 266
Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera......Page 267
Scanning a Picture......Page 268
Downloading Digital Camera Pictures......Page 270
Using Pictures as a Screen Saver......Page 272
Using a Picture as a Desktop Background......Page 273
Setting Photo Gallery Options......Page 274
9 Working with Windows Media......Page 275
Starting and Updating Windows Media Player......Page 276
Viewing the Media Player Window......Page 277
Playing Music from CDs......Page 278
Playing a DVD or VCD Movie......Page 279
Controlling the Volume......Page 280
Browsing the Media Guide and Online Stores......Page 282
Listening to Radio Stations......Page 283
Playing Media Files......Page 284
Playing Media Using a Playlist......Page 286
Ripping CD Music......Page 288
Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device......Page 290
Streaming Media......Page 292
Enhancing the Media Player Display......Page 294
Viewing and Playing Music Files......Page 295
Creating a Sound File......Page 296
Associating a Sound with an Event......Page 297
Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center......Page 298
Changing Windows Media Center Settings......Page 299
Finding and Viewing Windows Media Center Files......Page 300
10 Creating Movies and DVD Videos......Page 301
Planning a Movie Maker Project......Page 302
Starting Windows Live Movie Maker......Page 303
Viewing the Windows Live Movie Maker Window......Page 304
Opening an Existing Project......Page 305
Using Photos and Videos from Photo Gallery......Page 306
Adding Photos and Videos......Page 308
Adding Slides to a Movie......Page 310
Adding a Soundtrack......Page 312
Working with Clips......Page 314
Adding Text......Page 316
Trimming Clips......Page 318
Adding Transitions Between Clips......Page 319
Adding Photo and Video Effects......Page 320
Saving a Movie Project......Page 321
Saving a Movie......Page 322
Adding Functionality with Plug-ins......Page 324
Publishing a Movie......Page 325
Creating a DVD Video......Page 326
11 Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security......Page 329
Securing a Computer......Page 330
Adding and Deleting User Accounts......Page 332
Creating a Guest Account......Page 334
Changing a User’s Group or Account Type......Page 335
Changing the Start Up Screen......Page 336
Changing an Account Picture......Page 337
Changing and Setting a Password......Page 338
Resetting a Password......Page 340
Locking the Computer......Page 341
Managing Security in One Place......Page 342
Defending Against Malicious Software......Page 344
Setting Parental Controls......Page 346
Sending Secure Information Using Windows CardSpace......Page 347
Encrypting Files for Safety......Page 348
Encrypting Files Using BitLocker......Page 349
Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks......Page 350
Understanding Security on the Internet......Page 352
Creating Security Zones......Page 354
Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor......Page 356
Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information......Page 357
Protecting Internet Privacy......Page 358
Protecting an Internet Identity......Page 359
Protecting Against Phishing......Page 360
Blocking Pop-Up Ads......Page 362
Using the Information Bar......Page 363
Blocking Content with InPrivate Filtering......Page 364
Managing Add-Ons......Page 366
12 Managing Files Using a Network......Page 367
Understanding Network Services......Page 368
Viewing a Network......Page 370
Viewing the Network and Sharing Center......Page 372
Viewing Network Computer Properties......Page 374
Viewing Network Connection Properties......Page 375
Joining a WorkGroup Network......Page 376
Joining a Domain Network......Page 378
Connecting to a Network Using a Modem......Page 380
Connecting to a Network over the Internet......Page 382
Connecting to a Wireless Network......Page 384
Setting Up a Wireless Network......Page 386
Setting Up a Wireless Computer Connection......Page 387
Managing a Wireless Connection......Page 388
Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive......Page 390
Creating a Shortcut to a Network......Page 391
Setting Network Sharing Options......Page 392
Setting HomeGroup Sharing Options......Page 393
Sharing with a HomeGroup......Page 394
Controlling a Remote Computer......Page 396
Sharing an Internet Connection......Page 398
Changing a Dial-Up Connection......Page 400
13 Going Mobile......Page 401
Viewing the Windows Mobility Center......Page 402
Controlling Power Options......Page 404
Keeping Files in Sync......Page 406
Working with Offline Files......Page 408
Connecting to a Network Projector......Page 410
Viewing Windows SideShow......Page 411
Working with Tablet PC Tools......Page 412
Using the Tablet PC Input Panel......Page 414
Using Math Input Panel......Page 416
14 Printing and Faxing......Page 417
Understanding Printers......Page 418
Viewing Printers......Page 419
Installing a Printer......Page 420
Specifying a Default Printer......Page 422
Renaming or Deleting a Printer......Page 423
Sharing a Printer......Page 424
Printing Documents......Page 425
Managing Printers and Print Jobs......Page 426
Changing Printer Properties......Page 428
Changing Printer Preferences......Page 429
Creating an XPS Document......Page 430
Understanding Faxes......Page 431
Setting Up a Fax......Page 432
Creating a Fax Cover Page......Page 434
Sending a Fax......Page 436
Managing Outgoing Faxes......Page 438
Receiving a Fax......Page 440
Reviewing a Fax......Page 441
Changing Fax Properties......Page 442
Changing Fax Options......Page 444
15 Maintaining Your Computer......Page 445
Understanding Disk File Systems......Page 446
Formatting a Disk......Page 448
Displaying Disk and Folder Information......Page 450
Transferring Files Using a Disk......Page 451
Setting Disk Quotas for Users......Page 452
Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors......Page 453
Optimizing a Disk......Page 454
Cleaning Up a Disk......Page 455
Scheduling Tasks......Page 456
Adding or Removing Windows Components......Page 457
Installing and Uninstalling a Program......Page 458
Updating Windows......Page 460
Improving Computer Performance......Page 462
Boosting Speed with Removable Media......Page 463
Restoring Computer Settings......Page 464
Using Previous Versions......Page 466
Starting Windows When Problems Occur......Page 467
Setting Startup and Recovery Options......Page 468
16 Managing Hardware......Page 469
Understanding Plug and Play Hardware......Page 470
Viewing Hardware Devices......Page 472
Installing Hardware Devices......Page 473
Viewing System Hardware Settings......Page 474
Changing Windows Update Driver Settings......Page 475
Changing Mouse Settings......Page 476
Changing Keyboard Settings......Page 478
Changing Phone Dialing Options......Page 479
Changing Modem Options......Page 480
Managing Color......Page 481
Adding a Secondary Monitor......Page 482
Removing Hardware Devices......Page 484
Removing Plug and Play Hardware......Page 485
Troubleshooting Computer Problems......Page 486
17 Backing Up Your Computer......Page 487
Creating a System Repair Disc......Page 488
Developing a Backup Strategy......Page 489
Understanding Backup Permissions......Page 490
Exploring Backup and Restore......Page 491
Performing a Backup......Page 492
Changing Backup Settings......Page 494
Scheduling a Backup......Page 496
Managing Backups......Page 498
Creating a System Image......Page 499
Restoring Backup Files......Page 500
Restoring Files Using Advanced Settings......Page 502
Restoring Your Computer......Page 503
Copying or Deleting Files From a Backup......Page 504
18 Administering Your Computer......Page 505
Exploring Windows Administrative Tools......Page 506
Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer......Page 507
Managing an Event Log......Page 508
Managing All Printers......Page 510
Checking Memory for Problems......Page 511
Viewing and Creating Performance Charts......Page 512
Monitoring Local Security Settings......Page 514
Viewing Computer Management Tools......Page 516
Managing Disks......Page 517
Managing Local Users and Groups......Page 518
Viewing and Saving System Information......Page 519
Setting System Configuration Options......Page 520
A: Appendix: Installing Windows 7......Page 521
Preparing to Install Windows 7......Page 522
Installing Windows 7......Page 524
Updating to a Windows Service Pack......Page 526
Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer......Page 528
Using Windows XP Mode......Page 530
Exploring Windows Live......Page 532
New Features......Page 533
Windows 7 Editions......Page 541
Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist......Page 545
A......Page 549
B......Page 550
C......Page 551
D......Page 553
E......Page 555
F......Page 557
G......Page 558
I......Page 559
L......Page 561
M......Page 562
N......Page 565
P......Page 566
R......Page 569
S......Page 570
T......Page 573
V......Page 574
W......Page 575
X - Z......Page 576