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Microsoft Windows 7 Digital Classroom is like having a personal instructor guiding you through each lesson, while you work at your own pace. This Windows 7 book and DVD includes 15 self-paced lessons helping you discover and explore the new features and capabilities of Microsoft Windows 7.

Full color lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions
Video tutorials highlight key topics in each lesson | sample Windows 7 video tutorial
Covers all essential Windows 7 features | view Table of Contents
Gets you up-and-running quickly with included lesson files on DVD
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Starting Up

About Windows 7 Digital Classroom
Is this book for you?
About operating systems
Prerequisites
Windows 7 versions
System requirements
Installing Windows 7
Deciding which version of Windows 7 to install: 32 bit or 64 bit
Perform an Upgrade installation of Windows 7
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7
Moving files and settings
Run Windows Easy Transfer to
save your files and settings
Gather your program discs and setup files
Performing a Custom installation of Windows 7
Transferring your files to Windows 7
Reinstalling your programs an updating drivers
Updating drivers
Cleaning up
Working with the video tutorials
Setting up for viewing the video tutorials
Viewing the video tutorials
Loading lesson files
Additional resources

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows 7

Getting Started with Windows
What you’ll learn in this lesson
Starting up
What you can do with Windows
Which version of Windows 7 do you have?
Activating your copy of Windows 7
What’s new with Windows 7
Starting Windows 7
The Windows 7 desktop
Getting help
Powering down Windows 7
Self study
Review
Study questions
Answers

Chapter 2: Working with Windows Programs

Working with Windows Programs
What you’ll learn in this lesson
Starting up
Exploring programs in Windows 7
Starting a program
Navigating Program Windows
Using Dialog Boxes
Working with files in a program
Creating a new file
Saving a file
Opening an existing file
Printing a file
Managing program windows
Manually resizing a window
Moving a window
Working with multiple program windows
Switching between open windows
Displaying windows side-by-side
Showing the desktop
Self study
Review
Study questions
Answers

Chapter 3: Working with Files and Folders

What you’ll learn in this lesson
Starting up
Viewing files and folders
Viewing files on external media
Navigating folder windows
Changing file views
Creating new files and folders
Managing files and folders
Selecting files and folders
Moving files and folders
Copying files and folders
Renaming files and folders
Deleting files and folders
Restoring a deleted file or folder
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Tagging files
Rating files
Viewing file and folder properties
Sorting files
Filtering files
Compressing files and folders
Searching for files
Searching in a folder window
Searching from the Start menu
Opening files
Opening a file with a different program
Setting a new default program
Self study
Review
Study questions
Answers

Chapter 4: Customizing Windows

What you’ll learn in this lesson
Starting up
Changing Windows display and sound settings
Changing the screen resolution
Adding gadgets to the desktop
Changing the desktop background
Changing the window color
Changing the sound scheme
Setting the screen saver
Applying a theme
Setting language options
Downloading and installing language-support software
Changing the display and input language
Changing the keyboard configuration
Changing accessibility settings
Customizing the Start menu
Pin a program to the Start menu
More Start menu customizations
Customizing the taskbar
Repositioning the taskbar
Auto-hiding the taskbar
Resizing the taskbar
Customizing the notification area
Pinning a program button to the taskbar
Changing the system date and time
Creating and managing shortcuts
Creating a shortcut
Customizing a shortcut
Tidying shortcuts on the Windows 7 desktop
Personalizing the Windows startup routine
Configuring AutoPlay settings
Self study
Review
Study questions
Answers

Chapter 5: Getting Connected to the Internet

Understanding Internet Connections
Connecting to the Internet
Understanding the World Wide Web
Starting Internet Explorer
Navigating Internet Explorer
Entering a Web Page Address
Navigating Web Pages
Refreshing a Web Page
Safety, security, in-private browsing.
Using accelerators
Selecting Links
Using Tabs to View Multiple Web Pages
View Open Pages as Quick Tabs
Subscribing to an RSS Feed
Using the History List
Deleting the History List
Changing Your Home Page
Configuring Internet Explorer to Open Multiple Pages at Launch
Saving Favorite Web Pages
Organizing Your Favorites
Displaying a Favorite Page
Deleting a Favorite
Searching the Web
Printing a Web Page
Emailing a Web Link or Page
Exploring Windows Live Essentials
- Messenger
- Mail
- Writer
- Photo Gallery
- Movie Maker
Creating a Windows Live Account

Chapter 6: Getting Organized with Live People and Live Calendar

Using Windows Live People
- Adding a Contact
- Importing and Exporting Contacts
- Managing Contacts
- Editing Contacts
- Creating Contact Groups
Using Windows Live Calendar
- Navigating Windows Live Calendar
- Displaying a Different Date
- Creating an Appointment
- Scheduling Recurring Appointments
- Setting Reminders
- Sharing a Calendar
- Subscribing to a Calendar
- Creating a Task in the To-Do List
- Prioritizing Tasks
- Marking a Task as Complete

Chapter 7: Staying in Touch with Mail and Messenger

Using Windows Live Mail
- Setting Up Your Windows Live Hotmail Account
- Connecting to Existing Mail Accounts
- Navigating Windows Live Mail
- Composing an Email Message
- Spell-Checking Your Message
- Attaching a File
- Setting a Message’s Priority
- Adding an Email Signature
- Sending an Email Message
- Receiving and Reading Email Messages
- Replying to a Message
- Forwarding a Message
- Opening and Saving Attachments
- Creating Folders to Save Messages

Chapter 8: Creating and Editing Documents

Using WordPad
- Creating a Document
- Saving a Document
- Opening a Document
- Editing Document Text
- Changing Text Font
- Finding Text
- Replacing Text
- Inserting Special Symbols into Documents
- Setting Up Speech Recognition
Blogging with Writer
- Obtaining Writer from Windows Live
- Creating a Blog Post
- Adding Photos and Videos to a Post
- Publishing a Post

Chapter 9: Working with Images

Scanning Images
Importing Pictures from a Digital Camera
- Connecting Removable Media
- Connecting External USB Readers
- Using Built-In Media Readers
- Connecting Your Camera
Using Photo Gallery
- Obtaining Photo Gallery from Windows Live
- Adjusting a Photo’s Exposure
- Adjusting a Photo’s Color
- Cropping a Photo
- Removing Red Eye
Using Photo Viewer
- Viewing an Image in Photo Viewer
- Rotating an Image in Photo Viewer
- Playing a Slide Show with Photo Viewer
- Printing in Image from Photo Viewer
- Ordering Prints from Photo Viewer
- E-mailing a Picture from Photo Viewer
- Burning Photos to a CD or DVD from Photo Viewer
- Creating a Video DVD of a Slideshow from Photo Viewer
Using Windows Media Player
- Viewing a Photo in Windows Media Player
- Creating a Photo Playlist
- Playing a Photo Playlist
- Burning Photos to a CD or DVD from Windows Media Player
- Syncing Photos to a Mobile Device from Windows Media Player
Using Windows Media Center
- Viewing a Photo in Windows Media Center
- Viewing a Photo Slideshow in Windows Media Center
Using Windows Live Photos
- Creating an Album
- Uploading Photos
- Sharing Photos
- View Comments

Chapter 10: Listening to Music

Using Windows Media Player
- Navigating the Media Player Window
- Playing an Audio File
- Adjusting the Volume
- Playing a Music CD
- Ripping Tracks from a Music CD
- Adjusting Rip Settings
- Creating a Playlist
- Burning Music Files to a Music CD
- Syncing a Playlist with a Mobile Device
- Finding New Music Online
Using Windows Media Center

Chapter 11: Enjoying Video

Using Windows Media Player
- Playing a Video File
- Burning a Video Files to a CD
- Syncing a Video to a Mobile Device
- Finding Video Content Online
- Viewing a DVD
- Watching Recorded TV
Using Windows Media Center
- Playing a Video File
- Playing a DVD
- Watching Recorded TV
- Watching Internet TV
Creating Your Own Videos
- Obtaining Movie Maker from Windows Live
- Creating Your Own Movie
- Publish Your Movie to the Web

Chapter 12: Maintaining Windows 7

Exploring the Control Panel
Viewing System Information
Assessing Your Computer’s Performance
Checking Your Hard Drive for Errors
Checking Hard Drive Space
Deleting Unnecessary Files
Installing Programs
Uninstalling Programs
Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
Setting Up Automatic Updates
Running an Update Manually
Undoing an Update
Scheduling System Maintenance Tasks
Creating a System Restore Point
Applying a System Restore Point
Backing Up Files
Restoring Backed Up Files
Viewing Your System’s Security Status
Adding a Printer
Adding Other Devices
Removing Devices
Viewing Problem Reports and Finding Solutions
Getting Help Via Remote Assistance

Chapter 13: Sharing Your Computer with Others

Displaying User Accounts
Creating a User Account
Switching Between Accounts
Changing a User’s Name
Changing a User’s Picture
Deleting an Account
Setting Space Quotas for Users
Sharing a Document or Folder with Other Users on Your PC

Chapter 14: Networking Your PC

Opening the Network and Sharing Center
Connecting to a Home or Office Network
Viewing Network Resources
Diagnosing Network Problems
Printing over a Network
Adding Users to a Group
Applying Permissions to a Group
Using Windows Meeting Space
Disconnecting from a Home or Office Network

Chapter 15: Securing Your PC

Protecting an Account with a Password
Retrieving a Lost Password
Changing a Password
Password-Protecting Your Screen Saver
Applying Permissions to a File or Folder
Encrypting a File or Folder
Setting Up Windows 7 Parental Controls
Securing Your Connection with Windows Firewall
Allowing a Program Through Windows Firewall
Guarding Against Spyware with Windows Defender
Filtering Objectionable Content
Using the Phishing Filter
Activating Internet Explorer Parental Controls
Using the Windows Live Family Safety Tool
Scanning for Spyware
Blocking Junk Email
Blocking Mail from Specific Senders
Allowing Mail from Specific Senders
Thwart Viruses with Windows Mail

Chapter 16: Using Windows 7 on a Laptop Computer

Displaying Mobility Settings
Adjusting the Display Settings
Adjusting Volume Settings
Prolonging Battery Life
Connecting to the Internet via a Wireless Access Point
Syncing Your Laptop with Your Desktop
Configuring Presentation Settings
Using Remote Desktop Connection

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