Product Description

See it done. Do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy Microsoft Windows Vista teaches you the fundamentals of working with the newest Windows operating system—Windows Vista. Fully illustrated steps will show you how to burn CDs, manage your photos and other files, send and receive email messages, and browse the Internet. In addition, learn to use the built-in security features to ensure safe access to email, the Internet, and your programs, as well as protect against viruses, junk email, and privacy invasion. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.

Learn how to…

     •    Keep data secure and avoid privacy invasion with Windows Defender and other built-in security features. Parental controls also put you in charge of what your kids are doing while online.

     •    Quickly find any type of file from music, pictures, programs, to documents with Instant Search.

     •    Take advantage of Windows Mail with built-in spam and security features.

     •    Use new Windows Photo Gallery to view, organize, edit, and print your photographs.

     •    Set up live Internet feeds with current information such as stock quotes, weather, sports scores, and more.

     •    Add details about your files using the Tags feature which makes files easier to find and group together.

CALLOUTS

Easy steps guide you through each task.

Items you select or click are shown in bold.

Each step is fully illustrated.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18942 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-22
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 333 pages

About the Author

Shelley O’Hara is the author of more than 120 books, including the best-selling Easy Windows XP and other top-selling titles. She has published books on everything from the philosopher Nietzsche to how to buy and sell a house to a kids’ book for the iPod. Her main focus is teaching beginning users how to use technology, including Windows. She has a BA in English from the University of South Carolina and an MA in English from the University of Maryland.

Customer Reviews

Good but a little basic for my needs
I bought a new laptop which has the Vista operating system. I was terrified as the new system looked so different, so I bought this book. It's written well and the text plus demos and summary tips are really helpful. I didn't need to be scared of Vista at all as I found myself skipping through the pages picking it up quickly. Perhaps stupidly, I expected the book to cover the new menus for Word and Excel, which I'm still struggling with, but perhaps I just need another book...

easy microsoft windows vista
Very easy to use as is all QUE computer reference books. Each part is laid out with pictures and easy steps to follow.

Beginners Vista
A great book for introducing a "Vista Novice" like me to all the operating methods. The best book I found for this.
A much needed help for me in moving up from Windows XP. Clear explanations and good graphics.