Microsoft Windows 7 On Demand

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 **Bonus Online Content** Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to: Workshops and related files Keyboard shortcuts 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 A......Page 550 B......Page 551 C......Page 552 D......Page 554 E......Page 556 F......Page 558 G......Page 559 I......Page 560 L......Page 562 M......Page 563 N......Page 566 P......Page 567 R......Page 570 S......Page 571 T......Page 574 V......Page 575 W......Page 576 X - Z......Page 577

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

Bonus Online Content

Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:

Workshops and related files

Keyboard shortcuts

Microsoft Windows 7 On Demand includes everything an individual needs to know to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) exam. This certification provides global recognition of the individual's expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. The exam itself is interactive requiring the individual to prove proficiency in using all aspects of the newest windows system. Microsoft Windows 7 On Demand has a variety of features that are very useful for those preparing for this exam. For instance, topics are presented in one or two full colour, illustrated pages. In this way, the reader isn't bogged down in detail and can clearly see how the different features are meant to work. Moreover, the book starts right from step one to make sure that nothing is missed.