Laminated quick reference guide showing step-by-step instructions and shortcuts for how to use Microsoft Windows Vista. Covers the following topics: Starting a Program, Pinning a Program to the Start Menu, Unpinning a Program, Removing a Recently Used Program, Using Accessories (e.g. Calculator, Note Pad), Exiting a Program, Closing a Window, Manipulating Windows: Moving, Enlarging, Restoring, Minimizing, Restoring a Minimized Window/Switching among Open Items, Using Grouped Taskbar Buttons, Showing the Desktop, Displaying the Shortcut Menu, Getting Help or Support, Saving Documents: Save vs. Save As, Viewing the Status of Print Jobs, Creating a Shortcut to a Document, Folder, or Other Item, Customize the Start Menu & Taskbar, Moving Items in the Start Menu, What to Try if a Program Freezes, Showing the Properties or Attributes of an Item, File Management, Changing Views, Show/Hide Menu Bar, Show Files in Groups, Show/Hide the Folders List, Selecting Items, Moving or Copying Files and Folders, Renaming Folders or Files, Creating a Folder, Deleting Folders or Files, Retrieving Items from the Recycle Bin, Emptying the Recycle Bin, Searching for a File, Folder, Program, or Web Page, Burning to a CD/DVD, Zipping files/folders, Using the Control Panel, Ending your Windows Sessions, and Changing Login Password. This guide is suitable as a training handout, or simply an easy to use reference guide, for any type of user.

This 6 page, tri-fold, full-color, guide is an invaluable resource for anyone who uses Windows Vista! In a clear, user-friendly format, it provides step-by-step instructions, short cuts, and tips on how to execute the basic commands of the operating system. It includes how to use the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Sidebar, as well as working with windows, files, and folders. It includes how to search your computer and how to personalize your computer. It covers sharing files and folders and working with the new Windows Meeting Space feature. It covers working with programs in Windows Vista and working with the new security features in the operating system. It also includes a guide to keyboard shortcuts and getting help in Windows. An excellent instructional tool for a user new to Windows Vista, it also serves as a handy reference tool for the more experienced Windows user.

Readers will save themselves time and energy by using this handy, A-to-Z reference to quickly find answers regarding the exciting new release of Windows Vista Includes helpful information on the new features of Vista, such as the task-based interface, sidebar, gadgets, new "Aero" interface, 3D-look option, heightened security, new search capabilities, and much more Covers navigating the desktop, launching programs, adding programs, removing programs, creating files, copying files and folders, and deleting files and folders Accessible organization of topics also shows readers how to create shortcuts, connect to the Internet, search the Web, add favorites, use the new file management system, and more

A six-panel quick reference guide for popular technology skills.

This unique reference thoroughly documents every important setting and feature in Microsoft's new operating system, with alphabetical listings for hundreds of commands, windows, menus, listboxes, buttons, scrollbars and other elements of Windows Vista. With this book's simple organization, you'll easily find any setting, tool, or feature for the task you want to accomplish. Along with a system overview that highlights major changes, and a tour of the basics such as manipulating files and getting around the interface, Windows Vista in a Nutshell offers alphabetized references for these topics: The User Interface: Covers the Sidebar, Aero Glass, the new Control Panel layout, and applets, as well as how to customize animated windows, the desktop, Start menu, pop-up windows on the Taskbar, and more. The File System, Drives, Data, and Search: Discusses working with the new Windows Explorer, Virtual Folders, searches, indexing, saved searches, metadata, and sharing. The Internet and Networking: Examines TCP/IP, RSS, tabbed browsing, and anti-phishing features of Internet Explorer, plus cookie handling, parental control features, and more. Networking and Wireless: Offers an illustrated, step-by-step guide to setting up a home network; covers the Network Center, Sync Center, Hot Spot access, wireless management, collaboration, and sharing. Working with Hardware: Describes how to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware--including keyboards, mice, monitors, USB devices, scanners, cameras, and sound devices--and how to add, install, and troubleshoot drivers. Security: Includes the Security Center, Windows Defender, User Account Protection, System Protection, Network Access Protection, WiFi encryption, Windows Firewall, file encryption, and more. Mobility: Explains Mobility Center settings, plugging a secondary monitor into your computer, and the new "network projection" feature for making presentations. Multimedia: Covers Windows Photo Gallery, Media Player, Media Center, podcasting features, connecting to and synching with MP3 players, recording TV and videos, making videos with Windows Movie Maker, and burning CDs and DVDs. The Command Prompt: Provides commands for working with files, utilities for troubleshooting the network, and instructions on how to create your own batch files. Appendixes include information on installation, keyboard shortcuts, common filename extensions, and more. Windows Vista in a Nutshell is your one-stop source for everything you need from Microsoft's latest operating system.

A visual introduction to Microsoft's innovative new operating system, Windows Vista, includes coverage of such topics as Aero Glass design, security features for protecting the PC, instant searching, Windows Mail, parental control, Media Player 11, and Internet Explorer 7.