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100 Ways To Get
More From Your
Digital Camera

Computer
Basics

Digital
Photography

Email In-depth
W/ Outlook
Express 5/6

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5

Introduction

Introduction

Getting Started

Primary Benefits
The Main Components of a Digital Camera
Other Components of Digital Cameras

Using a Digital Camera

Using the Shutter Button
Using the Mode Dial
Using the Flash Button
Using the Trash Button
Using the Focusing Range Button
Metering Modes

The Camera's LCD Monitors

Preview Monitor Settings
Settings Monitor Settings

Focus

Automatic Focus Procedure
Manual Focus Procedure

Depth-of-field

Controlling Depth-of-field
Use Minimum Aperture

Shooting Modes

Program or Point-and-shoot
Aperture Priority Mode
Manual Mode /Shutter Priority Mode

Special Scene Modes

Backlight
Night
Action /Portrait

Lighting

Working with Backlighting
When and How to Use Fill Flash
Using Flash as the Main Light Source
Using the Built-in Flash
Using External Flash For Greater Control
Using Multiple Light Sources
Lighting For 2D Objects

Composing the Picture

Keep it Simple
Empasize the Center of Interest
The Rule of Thirds
Use Geometry
Make Use of Apparent Motion

Controlling Focus

Controlling Depth-of-field
Focusing for Extreme Close-ups
Focusing for Location Portraits
Focusing for Scenics /Still Lifes /Architecture

Using the Built-in Light Meter

Built-in Light Meter Modes
Using Your Camera as a Light Meter
When to Bracket

When to Use a Tripod

When Shutter Speed is Less Than 1/60th Second
Whenever You Need to Keep Your Hands Free

When the Going Gets Tough

Stopping Fast Action
Creating the Illusion of Fast Motion
Shooting at Night
Shooting in Bad Weather

Things Only a Digital Camera Can Do

Shooting a Panorama
Best Shot Mode
Shoot a Sequence
Shoot Video

Managing Images

Using the Photoshop File Browser
Organizing the Files
How the Image Browser Functions

Imaging Editing Tools

Imaging Editing Tools 1
Imaging Editing Tools 2
Imaging Editing Tools 3
Imaging Editing Tools 4
About Options Bars
Using the Marquee Tools
Using the Move Tool
Using the Crop Tool
Using the Slice Tool
Using the Brush Tool
Using the Erasers
Using the Pattern Stamp
Using the Fill (Paint Bucket) Tool
Using the Gradient Tool
Using the Path Tool
Using the Text Tool
Making Notes and Voice Annotations
Using the Eyedropper
Using the Navigation Tools
Switching Between Normal and QuickMask Mode
Using the Color Swatches
Using the Screen Modes
Jumping to Image Ready

Dialogs

Dialogs
Standard Components of a Dialog

Palettes

What is a Palette?
Making Palettes Appear
The Components of a Palette

Self Teaching Routines (Photoshop Elements Only)

Self Teaching Routines
Where to Find Them
How to Use Them

Automating Photoshop

Automating Photoshop - Intro
Actions in Photoshop 1
Actions in Photoshop 2
Places to Find Ready-made Actions
Things You Can't Do with Actions
Creating Your Own Actions 1
Creating your own Actions 2
Creating your own Actions 3

Correcting Exposure

Correcting Exposure - Intro
Using the Levels Command 1
Using the Levels Command 2
Changing Exposure Locally by Burning and Dodging
Changing Exposure in Specific Areas of the Image
Making a High-key Photo
Making a Low-key Photo

Color Balance Effects

Color Balance Effects - Intro
Correcting Color Balance 1
Correcting Color balance 2
Changing the Mood of the Picture
Creating a Tinted Picture
Tinting with the Blend Modes

Enhancing Contrast

Enhancing contrast - Introduction
Using the Brightness/Contrast Dialog
Changing the Contrast in Part of the Image
Restoring Shadow Detail with the Fill Flash Command
Saving Shadow Detail with the Soft Light Blend Mode

Selecting and Protecting Specific Areas of the Photo

Introduction: Making Selections
Various Ways of Making Selections 1
Various Ways of Making Selections 2
Various Ways of Making Selections 3
Feathering a Selection
Modifying the Shape of a Selection

Making a Fictitious Photo

Introduction - Making a Fictitious Photo
Choosing a Background and Moving a New Image Into It
Matching Exposure /Color balance /Lighting Direction
Grouping and Flattening Layers

Painting with Filters

Painting with Filters 1
Painting with Filters 2
Painting by Hand with Photoshop 7 Brushes 1
Painting by hand with Photoshop 7 Brushes 2
Painting by hand with Photoshop 7 Brushes 3

Welcome

Introduction

The PC

Introduction
Power On
Power Off
Shutdown/Restart

The Console

Introduction
Front of the Console
Back of the Console
Inside the Console
Memory

The Monitor

Introduction
Monitor Buttons
The Desktop
Monitor Settings

The Mouse

Introduction
Clicking the Mouse
Mouse Settings
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The Keyboard

Introduction
The Typical Keyboard
Keys in Detail

Floppy Drive

Introduction
Accessing your 'A' Drive
Formatting a Floppy Disk

CD-ROM Drive

Introduction
More Information

Printers

Introduction
Connecting a Printer
Printing Data

The Modem

Introduction
Modem Speed and Types

Computer Peripherals

Introduction
How to Connect Peripherals

Operating System

Introduction
Getting Started
Interface and Toolbars
Windows Explorer
My Computer
The Control Panel
Accessories
Working in Windows
New/Open/Close Documents
Wrapping up Windows

Files and Folder

Introduction
Creating Folders
Renaming & Deleting Folders
Customizing Folders

Internet - WWW

Introduction
Connecting to the Internet
Internet Explorer
The Interface
Web Pages
Security and Privacy
Closing Internet Explorer
Finding Assistance

E-Mail

Introduction
Sending Messages
Receiving Mail
The Address Book
Attachments and Viruses

Assistance

Introduction

Where to from Here

Where to from Here

Credits

About this Author
 

Introduction

Introduction

Background on Digital Imaging

The Digital Darkroom
Choosing a Digital Camera
Photo Sensors
Lens Types
Understanding Exposure

Understanding Image Quality

The Lens
Understanding Resolution
How Much Resolution do you Need?
Dynamic Range

The Digits Behind Digital Images

The Binary System
Understanding Storage
File Formats and Compression

Understanding Digital Output

Introduction
Auto Levels Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Levels Adjustment
Curves Adjustment
Color Balance adjustment
Sharpness adjustment/Advanced Sharpening
Cloning
Color Management
Creating Black and White Images
Creating Toned Monochrome Images

Making Good Prints and Electronic Images

Types of Printers
Choosing a Printer
Printing Principles
Printing Tutorial
Interpolation
Introduction to Internet Publishing
Preparing Images for Electronic Transfer

The Essence of Imaging

The Basic Visual Qualities of Photography
Thinking Creatively

Understanding Your Camera Technical Features

Understanding your Camera Technical Features

The Main Themes

Portrait Photography
Landscape Photography
Action Photography
Nature Photography

Practical Discussion

Portrait Discussion pt. 1
Portrait Discussion pt. 2
Landscape Discussion pt. 1
Landscape Discussion pt. 2
Landscape Discussion pt. 3
Nature Discussion pt. 1
Nature Discussion pt. 2
Abstract Discussion

Accessories

Accessories
 

Introduction

Welcome to Cyberspace
What Is E-Mail
Unique E-Mail Address

Lets Start E-Mailing

Overview
Prepare & Sending E-Mail
Send a BCC
Downloading E-Mail
Reading New E-Mail
Reply to E-Mail

The Address Book

Adding an Address
Group Name Addresses

Tidy Your Inbox

Set up Folders/Move & Delete Messages

Attachments

Receiving Attachments
Sending Attachments

Prepare Attachments

How to Prepare Attachments
Insert Pictures
Why is a Scanner Useful

No Scanner? Try This

Uploading Photo to Hard Drive
How to use a Photo CD
Putting a Document on a Hard Drive
Set up Fax Software
Receiving a Fax on your Computer

Compress a File

Zip a File of E-Mail

Message Rules

Setting up Filters
Filtering Specific Words
Auto Reply to All Messages
Automated Reply to Specific Few
Block Specific Senders

Identities

Setting Separate Identities
Switching Identities
How Do Identities Work
Identities Details

Signatures

Setting up a Signature
Additional Signatures

Viruses

What a Virus Does
Protect your Computer

Look Inside a POP3 Mailbox

Scan Pop3 Mailbox Software
Web Mail
Mail Reader

Reading E-Mail When Youre Away

Signup with Hotmail
What Hotmail Offers
Internet Cafes
Global Roaming

Glamorous email

HTML Formatting
Stationery

Multiple Internet Service Provider

Use More than One ISP
Signup with a New ISP
Completing the Signup

Configure a New ISP Account

Configuring the Dial-up Connection
Setting up an Outlook Express Account
Using Multiple Accounts in Outlook Express

Dial up a Connection

Single Dial-up Connection
Connecting Automatically

Internet Mail

How to Use Internet Mail

Drop Down Menu Bar

File and Edit Menu
View Menu (1)
View Menu (2)
Tools Menu
Message Menu
Changes in Outlook Express 6

Essential Things to Know

Draft Folder & Moving Blocks of Text
Hyperlinks
Netiquette
Spell Checker
Spam
New Message Window Toolbar

Useful Things to Know

Mail Notification
Mail Receipt
Bounced Messages
Accents & Fractions

Handy Things to Know

Smileys
Voice Mail
Tab Button
Glossary

Compressing and Decompressing Files

Downloading Winzip Software
Installing and Running Winzip

Keeping it Confidential

Privacy
Hushmail
 

Introduction

Introduction to Internet Explorer 5.5
Web Browsers & Internet Explorer
What is the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web?
Introduction to E-mail
Introduction to Newsgroups
Internet Service Providers

Getting Started

Hardware & Software
Accessing the Internet Connection Wizard Tutorial
Setting Up an Internet Connection using the Wizard
Starting Internet Explorer
Dial Up Connection Box
Exiting Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer Screen

Interface Features
Standard Button Toolbar
Links Bar
Radio Bar
Explorer Bar
Menu Bar
Status Bar

Web Basics

Web Sites and Web Pages
What is the Home Page?
Hyperlinks
URLs
Back and Forward Buttons
Stop and Refresh Buttons
Searching on the Web

Web Intermediate

Home Page Settings
Entering a URL in the Address Bar
AutoComplete
Favorites
Organizing Favorites
Cookies
Temporary Internet Files
Importing Favorites
Exporting Favorites

Searching the Web

Search Assistant
Customizing the Search Assistant
Using the Address Bar to Search
Search Engines
Search Operators and Commands
Finding Search Engines
History List
History List Settings
Displaying the History List

Downloading from the Web

Downloading Files from the Web Overview
Saving Web Pages & Objects
Explorer Bar Folders
Printing Web Pages
Print Preview
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Privacy and Security on the Web

Privacy and Security Overview
Internet Explorer Security Options
Internet Explorer Security Settings
Content Advisor
Content Advisor Settings and Enabling
Shopping Safely Online
Sending Personal Information over the Web

Off-line Browsing

Off-line Browsing Overview
Making Web Pages Available Off-line
Working Off-line
Synchronizing Off-line Content

Customizing the Browser

Customizing the Toolbars
Viewing Web Pages Quicker
Customizing Web Pages

Internet Options

Overview
General
Security
Content
Connections
Programs
Advanced

Internet Explorer Help

Internet Explorer Help Overview
Internet Explorer Help - Contents
Internet Explorer Help - Index
Internet Explorer Help - Search
Internet Explorer Help - Favorites
Tip of the Day
Online Support

Outlook Express

Outlook Express Overview
E-mail Addresses
Outlook Express Interface
Checking For Messages
Reading Messages
Composing an E-mail Message
Stationary
Signature Block
Sending an Email Message
Replying to Messages
Forwarding Messages
Printing Messages
Saving Messages
Deleting Messages
Sending Attachments
Opening and Saving Attachments
Adding Contacts to the Address Book
Updating Contact Details
Creating a Mailing Group
Updating the Mailing Group

Newsgroups

Newsgroups Overview
Adding a Newsgroup Account
Finding a Newsgroup
Subscribing to a Newsgroup
Canceling a Subscription to a Newsgroup
Synchronizing Newsgroup Messages
Reading Newsgroup Messages
Posting a Message to a Newsgroup
Replying to a Newsgroup Message
Canceling a Posted Message

MSN Messenger Service Basics

MSN Messenger Overview
Downloading and Installing
Setting Up MSN Messenger Service
Interface and Features
Options
Adding Contacts
MSN Messenger Service Help
 

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Microsoft
Excel 2003

Microsoft
Outlook 2003

Microsoft
Windows XP Fundamentals

Microsoft
Word 2003

Microsoft
Windows Vista

Introduction To Excel 2003

First Glance at Excel 2003
Why Choose Excel 2003?
About Spreadsheets
Touring Excel – Pt.1
Touring Excel – Pt.2
Features New to Excel 2003

Installing Excel 2003

Recommendations Before You Install
Minimum System Requirements
Using Excel Setup
Troubleshooting Excel 2003 Installation
Performance Issues with Excel 2003

Getting Assistance With Excel 2003

Ways to Increase Your Aptitude
Exploring the Assistance Menu
Type a Question for Assistance
Using Microsoft Office Online

Excel 2003 Basic Concepts

Worksheets and Workbooks
Organization
Differences Between Text & Data Values
Labels and Names
More About Labels
More about Cells and Cell Ranges
About Mathematical Operators & Operands
About Formulas & Calculations
The Role of Functions
Types of Charts
Forms/Including Data Forms
The Job of Queries
What are Workbook Audits
Importing and Exporting
Linking and Embedding
Absolute vs Relative Cell References
What About Smart Tags?
What is XML?
Locking/Freezing Cells/Splitting Work Area
About Excel Security

First Hands On In Excel

Launching Excel 2003
Planning Your Worksheet or Workbook
Labeling & Naming Worksheet/Workbook
A Look at Our Example Layout
Naming and Saving Your Workbook
Renaming and Deleting a Workbook
Printing Your Workbook
Double Check Workbook & Exit
Opening an Existing Workbook

Customizing Excel 2003

About Excel Customization
Customizing Excel Menu Bar
Customizing Excel Toolbars
Changing Page Setup
Modifying Default Location of Saved Work
Setting Up Options – Pt.1
Setting Up Options – Pt.2

Entering Your Information

About Entering Your Information
Entering Labels and Values
More About Multiple Entries
Understanding Multiple Selections
Inserting/Deleting Rows & Columns
Copying & Pasting Columns/Rows & Cells
Moving Columns/Rows & Cells
Adding a Smart Tag
Editing Your Work

Formatting Your Work

Introduction to Formatting
Formatting Text & Data Pt.1
Formatting Text & Data Pt.2
Using AutoFormat
Changing AutoFormat Options
Adding Colors and Patterns
Adding Borders
What is Conditional Formatting?
Applying Conditional Formatting
Copying Cell Formatting
About Styles
Creating a Style
Applying and Modifying a Style

Adding Elements To A Workbook

Introduction to Adding Elements
Adding Images to a Workbook
Modifying Images Inserted in Workbook
Adding Clips
Diagramming in Excel
Adding an Organizational Chart
Changing an Organizational Chart
Adding WordArt
Adding a Hyperlink
Inserting Objects Such as AutoShapes

Calculation With Formulas and Functions

About Formulas and Calculation
Creating a Formula – Pt.1
Creating a Formula – Pt.2
Spotting Problems & Editing a Formula
More About Functions

Managing Data With Excel

Use it or Lose it
Using Forms/Particularly Data Forms
Entering Data Using a Data Form
Managing Data from a Data Form
About Using Excel as a Database
What are Lists?
Creating a List
Entering Data into a List
Sorting Data in a List
Using Filters to Sort Lists
Auditing Excel Data
Other Validation and Error Checking
More About Validation for Data Entry
Performing Queries
Exporting Data from Excel
Linking Data Pt.1
Linking Data Pt.2

Working With Charts

About Charts
Creating Your Chart
Modifying & Relocating Your Chart
Other Changes to Your Chart

Sharing & Collaborating With Excel 2003

Sharing Your Worksheet or Workbook
Sending Your Workbook for Review
Using Online Collaboration
Protecting Your Workbook
Change Different Versions of a Workbook
Adding/Editing/Deleting Comments
Creating & Sharing a Workbook Template

Credits

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Using the Redesigned Outlook Interface

Identifying the Redesigned Interface
Other New Features and Capabilities
Common Keyboard Shortcuts
Use the Outlook Help System
Four Options for the Outlook Environment
Upgrade Steps for Outlook 2000 or Earlier
Set Up E-mail Accounts
Change the Startup Folder
Storage of Personal Folders Files
Creating a Profile
Importing Personal Files

Outlook 2003 With E-mail

Using the New E-mail View
Compose and Send E-mail Messages
Receive and Reply to E-mail Messages
Choose a Format for Your Messages
Working with Signatures
Working with Desktop Alerts
Send and Receive Internet Faxes
Using Send/Receive Groups
Sorting E-mail
Creating Distribution Lists
Using Quick Flags/Auto Complete/Info Tags
Handling E-mail with Rules

Using Outlook to Work with Contacts

Using the New Contacts View
Add a New Contact
Link Contacts to Office Documents
Setting Up a vCard
Locate a Contact
Include Pictures
Using Address Books
Use Windows Messenger with Outlook
Send and Receive Instant Messages

Schedule Time with Outlook 2003

Using the New Calendar View
Working with Calendar Views
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule a Recurring Appointment
Customize the Calendar
Create and Delete an Event
Send Meeting Requests
View and Color Code Your Activities
Use the Task Pad
Use Drag and Drop to Create Items
Use the Internet Free/Busy Service

Tasks Notes and Shortcuts

Create a Task
Recurring Tasks/Assigning a Task
Receive Task Assignments
Task Tracking
Create a Note
Customize Notes
Create a Shortcut
Create a Shortcut Grouping

Using the Journal

Navigate the New Journal View
Manually Record Items and Files
View Journal Entries for a Particular Contact
Printing a Journal Entry

Customizing Outlook 2003

Using Search Folders
Create Your Own Research Folders
Deleting Items in Search Folders
Customize Outlook Today
Customize Calendar Days
Customize Menus and Toolbars
Customize the Navigation Pane
Customize Views
Use an Arrangement
Printing Outlook Items
Customize Printing

Securing Outlook 2003

Dealing with Junk Mail
Configure Junk Mail Settings
Block HTML Content
Security with Digital Certificates
Using the Digital Certificate
Handling Attachments
Avoid Macro Viruses

Advanced Tasks

Using the Research Pane
Configure the Research Pane
Installing Handwriting Recognition
Using Handwriting Recognition
Use Speech Recognition without Outlook
Speech Recognition Dictionary
Install the Business Contact Manager
Create a Business Contact
Create an Opportunity
Link History Items to Business Contacts
Generate Reports

Working with Exchange Server and SharePoint

Sharing Outlook Folders
Opening Another User's Folder
Create a Public Folder
Exchange Cached Mode
Create a Local Data Store
Using a Remote Connection

Outlook 2003 Maintenance

Backup Your Personal Folders File
Repair Your Personal Folders File
Retrieved Deleted Items
Removing Attachments
Share Information with Other Applications
Smart Tags
Use the Mail Recipient Option
Archive Items Automatically

Credits

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Introduction

About this Course
What is Windows XP?
Versions of Windows

Whats New?

Introduction
The New Look
Logging in and Switching Users
The New Start Menu
The System Taskbar and Tray
Compressed Files
Windows Messenger and Passport
Working with Files and Folders
Creating CDs and Digital Audio Files
Internet and Network Connections
Compatibility Mode
Scanning Images and Documents
File Security and Sharing

Getting Started with Windows XP

The Start Menu
Common Tasks and Menus
Help

Using Programs

Running Programs
WordPad - A Case Study
Opening and Saving Files
Formatting
Cut, Copy & Paste
Printing
Managing Badly-Behaved Programs

Using Files and Folders

Introduction to Windows Explorer
File Structure
Copying and Moving Files
Renaming Files
Deleting and Recovering Files
Shortcuts
Finding Files

Internet

Connecting to and Surfing the Internet
Email
Newsgroups

Fun

Playing Music and Video
Paint
Games

Basic System Administration

Customising your Desktop
The Control Panel
Creating Users
Audio Adjustment
Adding Printers
Folder Options
Installing and Uninstalling New Software
Customising the Start Menu
The Quick Launch Toolbar
Disk Checking and Defragmentation
Backup
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Getting to Know Word

Touring Word Menus & Toolbars
Working with Word Views
Touring a Typical Business Letter
Touring a Long Document
Basic Word Customization

Creating/Saving/Printing Documents

New/Blank Document
Starting with a Word Template
Typing Text Tips Pt.1
Typing Text Tips Pt.2
Typing Lists
Navigating a Word Document
Selecting & Editing Your Text Pt.1
Selecting & Editing Your Text Pt.2
Cutting/Copying/Moving Text
Using Find & Replace
Saving Word Files
Saving Document Versions
Creating Templates
Printing Word Documents
Using the Spelling & Grammar Check
Customizing Word Proofing Tools Pt.1
Customizing Word Proofing Tools Pt.2
The Thesaurus
Tracking Editorial Changes
Accepting & Rejecting Changes

Formatting Text

The Formatting Toolbar
Working with the Font Dialog Box
Applying Indents & Spacing
Controlling Pagination
Applying Styles
Modifying Styles
Creating New Styles
Formatting Bulleted Lists
Formatting Numbered Lists
Applying Text Colors & Highlights
Shading Lines & Paragraphs
Applying Paragraph Borders
Creating a Decorative Drop Cap
Inserting a Text Hyperlink

Setting Margins/Paper Size/Layout

Changing Margins & Orientation
Choosing a Paper Size & Source
Applying a Page Border
Inserting a Page Background
Applying a Page Theme

Working With Long Documents

Inserting Page Numbers
Headers & Footers Pt.1
Headers & Footers Pt.2
Inserting Section Breaks
Varying Section Headers & Footers
Combining Multiple Documents
Table of Contents Basics
Creating a Table of Contents
Index Basics
Building an Index
Inserting Footnotes
Creating Bookmarks

Creating Tables

Inserting a Uniform Table
Drawing a Table Freehand
Navigating/Populating a Table
Inserting/Splitting/Merging Cells
Adjusting Table Width & Height
Deleting Rows/ Columns/Tables
Formatting Table Appearance
Sorting & Calculating in Tables

Setting Tabs & Columns

Typing a Tabbed List
Creating Custom Tabs from the Ruler
Using the Tabs Dialog Box
Applying Columns to Text

Graphical Content in a Document

Inserting Clipart Images
Adding a Photo or Other Image
Scanned & Digital Camera Images
Using the Picture Toolbar
Drawing Your Own Shapes & Lines
Creating WordArt
Wrapping Text Around Images
Inserting an Organization Chart
Adding Different Types of Diagrams
Importing an Excel Chart

Merging Data With Documents

Setting Up a Form Letter
Setting Up Form Letter Data Fields
Building a Database in Word
Merging the Letter & Your Database
Customizing Your Merge with Filters
Sorting Your Merged Output
Saving & Resaving Merge Documents
Merging & Printing Labels
Merging & Printing Envelopes
Creating a Directory with Mail Merge Pt.1
Creating a Directory with Mail Merge Pt.2

Credits

About this Author

Introduction

About This CD
New in Windows Vista
Overview of Windows Vista
Logging On
The Welcome Center
Security Features
Logging Off

The Windows Desktop

Icons
The Taskbar
The Start Menu
The Windows Sidebar
Using Gadgets
Starting A Program
Parts of a Window
Getting From One Window Level to Another
Accessing Built-In Folders
Search from the Start Menu
Finding Assistance & Troubleshooting

Personalizing Windows

Access the Personalization Window
Change the Window Color & Appearance
Choose the Desk top Background
Set the Screen Saver
Change Your Sounds
Mouse Pointers
Change the Theme
Adjust the Display Settings
Change Desktop Icons
Adjust the Font Size
Connect to a Projector
Customize the Taskbar & Start Menu
Change Folder Options
Increase Windows Accessibility
Add or Remove a Font
Change the Date & Time
Turn Windows Features On & Off

Installing & Uninstalling Software

View Installed Programs
Installing a Program from a CD or DVD
Get New Programs from Windows Marketplace
Manage Programs with Digital Locker
Uninstall a Program
View Installed Updates
Run an Older Program in Windows Vista
Install Windows Updates
Install Optional Vista & Driver Updates

Adding & Removing Hardware

Automatic Installation
Add a USB Device
Add or Remove a Printer
Install Printer Drivers
Add a Second Monitor
Set up a Bluetooth Device
Disable or Uninstall Hardware

Build a Network

Open the Network & Sharing Center
Connect to a Network
Setup a Connection or Network
Manage Network Connections
Manage a Wireless Network
Diagnose & Repair Network Connections
Connect with People Near Me
Synchronize with Other Devices
Setup Offline Files
Switching Users

Maintaining Security

Turn User Account Control On & Off
Access the Security Center
Change Security Center Settings
Set Up the Windows Firewall
Update Windows
Scan for Spyware Using Windows Defender
Change Internet Security Settings
Delete Browser History & Cookies
Manage Browser Add-Ons
Establish Parental Controls
Encrypt Data on Your Hard Drive
Setting File & Folder Security

Adding Users & Changing User Data

Access the User Accounts Window
Change Your Account Type
Change Your Password
Remove Your Password
Change Your Picture
Change Your Account Name
Add or Remove Another Account
Configure User Profiles

Maintaining & Monitoring Windows Vista

Opening the System & Maintenance Window
Find the Version of Windows
View System Information
View Hardware & Update Device Drivers
Check Updates & Set Automatic Updates
Change Your Power Options
View Problem Reports & Solutions
Improve Your System Performance
View Computer & Hard Drive Information
Free Up Hard Drive Space
Defragment Your Hard Drive
Create & Format Hard Drive Partitions
Backup & Restore Your System
Create a Password Reset Disk
Manage User Names & Passwords
Manage File Encryption Certificates
View Event Logs
Schedule Tasks

Using Windows Explorer

Opening the Windows Explorer Window
The Address Bar & Breadcrumbs
The Toolbar
Window Panes
Opening the Menu Bar
Selecting Files
Viewing File Properties & Meta information
Zipping & Packing Files
Customizing File & Folder Views

Searching

Searching from the Start Menu
Searching in a Window
Opening the Search Window from the Start Menu
Searching in Internet Explorer
Advanced Searching
Changing Searching & Indexing Options

Using Windows Media Player

Opening Windows Media Player
Viewing Your Library
Create a Playlist
Rip an Audio CD
Burn a CD
Synchronize with an External Device
Browse URGE & Other Online Music Stores
Change Media Player Options

Viewing Photos & Videos

Open Windows Photo Gallery
The Toolbar
The Window Panes
Change Views
Add a Photo Tag & Caption
Add & Change Ratings
View Photo File Properties
Fixing a Photo
Viewing Your Photo Album
Opening the Videos Folder
View Video File Properties
Running a Video Full Screen
Make & Edit a Movie in Windows Movie Maker

Using Internet Explorer 7

Opening Internet Explorer 7
The Address Bar
The Toolbar
View the Menu & Links Bars
Open a New Tab
Add a Favorite
Open a Favorite
Change & Go to Your Home Page
View Your History
Send a Page or Link by E-Mail
Change Internet Options
Change Your Search Engine

Course Wrap Up

Conclusion

Credits

About This Author
 

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