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A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789737868 ISBN-13: 9780789737861   •    Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero •    Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets •    Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs •    Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos •    Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders •    Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web •    Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista •    Set up multiple users and parental controls •    Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs •    Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam   On the Web This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the tasks. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Windows Vista example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com.   Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software–including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks–and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.   Includes MCAS Exam Objectives! This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit www.microsoft.com.   Chapter 1    Getting Started with Windows Vista     Chapter 2    Working with Windows Programs        Chapter 3    Managing Files and Folders        Chapter 4    Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel        Chapter 5    Exploring the Internet  Chapter 6    Exchanging Messages and Information Chapter 7    Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences     Chapter 8    Working with Pictures      Chapter 9    Working with Windows Media Player    Chapter 10  Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker          Chapter 11  Setting Up Up Accounts and Maintaining Security     Chapter 12  Managing Files Using a Network Chapter 13  Going Mobile          Chapter 14  Printing and Faxing Chapter 15  Maintaining Your Computer        Chapter 16  Managing Hardware         Chapter 17  Backing Up Your Computer        Chapter 18  Administering Your Computer    A        Appendix     New Features        Microsoft Certified Applications Sepcialist      

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Author:   . Perspection Inc. ,  Perspection, Inc.
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Que Corporation,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 22.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 19.90cm
Weight:   0.989kg
ISBN:  

9780789736451

ISBN 10:   0789736454
Pages:   576
Publication Date:   20 February 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780789737861
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1    Getting Started with Windows Vista     1 Chapter 2    Working with Windows Programs        25 Chapter 3    Managing Files and Folders        53 Chapter 4    Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel        99 Chapter 5    Exploring the Internet 133 Chapter 6    Exchanging Messages and Information 165 Chapter 7    Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences     207 Chapter 8    Working with Pictures      233 Chapter 9    Working with Windows Media Player    255 Chapter 10  Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker          281 Chapter 11  Setting Up Up Accounts and Maintaining Security     309 Chapter 12  Managing Files Using a Network 347 Chapter 13  Going Mobile          381 Chapter 14  Printing and Faxing 397 Chapter 15  Maintaining Your Computer        425 Chapter 16  Managing Hardware         449 Chapter 17  Backing Up Your Computer        467 Chapter 18  Administering Your Computer    485 A        Appendix      501 New Features        513 Microsoft Certified Applications Sepcialist       519

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Steve Johnson has written more than 35 books on a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Macromedia Flash MX 2004 and 8, Macromedia Director MX 2004, Macromedia Fireworks, and Adobe Photoshop CS and CS2. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. When time permits, he likes to travel to such places as New Hampshire in October, and Hawaii. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

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