Getting Started with Windows Vista, 7/e

Description

The Exploring series helps students master the "How and Why" of performing tasks in Office to gain a greater understanding of how to use the individual applications together to solve business problems. “Perfect pages” - every step of every hands-on exercise as well as every end-of-chapter problem begins on a new page and has its own screen shot to make it easier to follow. KEY TOPICS: Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Windows Vista Getting Started, 7/e covers the following topics: Windows Vista basics; files and folders; resources overview including search, recycle bin and control panel. Ideal for students and individuals seeking concise instruction for Windows Vista 2007.

Chapter 1 Windows Vista
Objectives
 
Case Study
    Section 1 Basics of Windows Vista
        Describing Windows Vista Versions and Features
        Identifying Components of the Windows Vista Interface
            Explore the Desktop
            Display the Windows Sidebar
            Customize the Desktop
            Work with the Taskbar
        Identifying Components on the Start Menu
        Working with Windows and Dialog Boxes
            Understand Windows Components
            Open, Size, and Move Windows
            Stack and Cascade Open Windows
            Select Options in Dialog Boxes
        Using Help and Support
Hands-on Exercise 1: Working with Windows
 
    Section 2 Files and Folders
        Managing Files and Folders in Windows Explorer
        Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Folders
            Create Folders
            Rename Folders
            Delete Folders
        Working with Files
            Add Metadata to Files
            Save Files
        Selecting, Copying, and Moving Multiple Files and Folders
            Select Multiple Files and Folders
            Copy and Move Files and Folders
Hands-on Exercise 2: Working with Files and Folders

 
 
    Section 3 Windows Resources:  Search, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel
        Using Windows Search
            Apply Advanced Filters
            Save Searches
        Managing the Recycle Bin
        Changing Computer Settings Through the Control Bin
            Change the Background
            Select a Screen Saver
            Check System Settings
            Install and Uninstall Programs
            Manage the Mouse and Printers
            Create and Manage User Accounts
            Explore Security Settings
Hands-on Exercise 3 :Working with the Recycle Bin, Windows Search, and the Control Panel
Summary
Key Terms
Practice Exercises
Mid-Level Exercises
Mini-Cases