Windows 7 SP1 QuickSteps | QuickSteps

Windows 7 SP1 QuickSteps

Authors: Marty Matthews

Published: June 2011

eISBN: 9780071772488 0071772480 | ISBN: 9780071772471

Cover

Contents at a Glance

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Stepping into Windows 7 SP1

Start Windows

Log On to Windows

Use the Mouse

Using the Mouse

Use the Screen

Using the Notification Area

Open the Start Menu

Use the Start Menu

Starting a Program

Use a Window

Changing the Windows Explorer Layout

Use a Menu

Use a Dialog Box

Navigate the Windows Desktop

End Your Windows Session

Having Fun with Windows

Get Help

Play FreeCell

Chapter 2: Customizing Windows 7 SP1

Change the Look of Windows 7 SP1

Use the Personalization Window

Add Windows Program Icons

Change Desktop Icons

Adding Other Program Icons to the Desktop

Change the Start Menu

Change the Taskbar

Changing Taskbar Properties

Permanently Pin Icons to the Taskbar

Change How Windows 7 SP1 Operates

Changing the Notification Area

Set and Use the Date and Time

Change Ease-of-Access Settings

Using the Control Panel

Customize the Mouse

Customize the Keyboard

Change Sounds

Change Regional Settings

Manage Gadgets

Chapter 3: Storing Information

Use the Windows File System

Open Windows Explorer

Customize Windows Explorer

Changing the Windows Explorer Layout

Use Windows Explorer Menus

Locate and Use Files and Folders

Identify Storage Devices

Select and Open Drives and Folders

Navigate Folders and Disks

Renaming and Deleting Files and Folders

Create New Folders

Select Multiple Files and Folders

Use the Recycle Bin

Create Shortcuts

Copying and Moving Files and Folders

Search for Files and Folders

Create Files

Encrypt Files and Folders

Change Other File and Folder Attributes

Zipping Files and Folders

Back Up Files and Folders

Write Files and Folders to a CD or DVD

Managing Disks

Chapter 4: Using the Internet

Connect to the Internet

Understanding Internet Connections

Choose an Internet Connection

Set Up Communications

Configure an Internet Connection

Use the World Wide Web

Search the Internet

Browsing the Internet

Save a Favorite Site

Changing Your Home Page

Use Tabs

Access Web History

Organizing Favorite Sites

Copy Internet Information

Controlling Internet Security

Play Internet Audio and Video Files

Use Internet Email

Get Windows Mail

Establish an Email Account

Understanding the Ribbon

Create and Send Email

Receive Email

Using the Contacts List

Respond to Email

Apply Formatting

Using Web Mail

Attach Files to Email

Use Calendar

Participate in Newsgroups

Use Windows Live Messenger

Set Up Windows Live Messenger

Using Windows Live Messenger

Chapter 5: Managing Windows 7 SP1

Start and Stop Programs

Automatically Start Programs

Start Programs Minimized

Schedule Programs

Switching Programs

Control Programs with the Task Manager

Stopping Programs

Start a Program in Run

Start Older Programs

Control Automatic Programs

Control Windows Indexing

Running Accessory Programs

Maintain Windows 7 SP1

Update Windows 7 SP1

Use the Action Center

Restore Windows 7 SP1

Get System Information

Set Power Options

Add and Remove Software

Add Hardware

Use Remote Assistance

Chapter 6: Working with Documents and Pictures

Create Documents and Pictures

Acquiring a Document

Create a Picture

Install Cameras and Scanners

Scan Pictures

Import Camera Images

Viewing Other Pictures

Work with Photo Gallery Pictures

Capture Snips

Using Sticky Notes

Print Documents and Pictures

Install a Printer

Printing

Print Pictures

Print to a File

Print Webpages

Configure a Printer

Control Printing

Handle Fonts

Chapter 7: Enjoying Multimedia

Work with Audio

Play CDs

Control the Volume

Access Online Media

Finding Your Music Online

Buy Media Online

Copy (Rip) CDs to Your Computer

Organize Music

Make (Burn) a Music CD

Displaying Visualizations in Windows Media Player

Copy to (Sync with) Music Players

Work with Video

Play DVDs

Preparing to Make a Movie

Import Video from a Camcorder

Make a Movie

Complete a Movie

Exploring Windows Media Center

Chapter 8: Controlling Security

Control Who Is a User

Set Up Users

Understanding User Account Control

Use Passwords

Reset a Password

Replace Passwords

Customizing a User Account

Switch Among Users

Control What a User Does

Set Parental Controls

Control What Parts of Windows Can Be Used

Set File and Folder Sharing

Use and Add Groups

Understanding Permissions

Protect Stored Data

Protect Files and Folders

Use Encrypted Files and Folders

Back Up Your Information

Locking a Computer

Chapter 9: Setting Up Networking

Plan a Network

Select a Network Architecture

Select a Network Standard

Selecting Wired Ethernet Hardware

Set Up a Network

Set Up Network Interface Cards

Selecting Wireless Hardware

Enable Windows 7 SP1’s Networking Functions

Configure a Networking Protocol

Getting a Block of IP Addresses

Test a Network Setup and Connection

Review Network Security

Chapter 10: Using Networking

Access Network Resources

Explore a Network

Permanently Connect to a Network Resource

Using Network Addresses

Connect Outside Your Workgroup or Domain

Copy Network Files and Information

Finding or Adding a Network Printer

Print on Network Printers

Access a Network Internet Connection

Let Others Access Your Resources

Share Files and Folders

Work Remotely

Set Up a Remote Desktop Connection

Connect to a Remote Desktop over a LAN

Use a Remote Desktop Connection

Set Up and Use a Wireless Network

Set Up a Wireless Connection

Manage Wireless Network Sharing

Implementing Windows Defender

Use a Wireless Network

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