For those looking for a fun, easy way to learn the latest version of Windows, this handbook is a fast, visual way to get started. All of the most importantfeatures of Windows Vista are covered, using clear, step-by-step instructionsand hundreds of helpful screenshots.

A new edition of this title is available, ISBN-10: 0789737868 ISBN-13: 9780789737861 - Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero - Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets - Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs - Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos - Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders - Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web - Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista - Set up multiple users and parental controls - Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs - Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam On the Web This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the tasks. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Windows Vista example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com. Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software-including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks-and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies. Includes MCAS Exam Objectives! This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit www.microsoft.com. Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows Vista
Chapter 2 Working with Windows Programs
Chapter 3 Managing Files and Folders
Chapter 4 Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel
Chapter 5 Exploring the Internet
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages and Information
Chapter 7 Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences
Chapter 8 Working with Pictures
Chapter 9 Working with Windows Media Player
Chapter 10 Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker
Chapter 11 Setting Up Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
Chapter 12 Managing Files Using a Network
Chapter 13 Going Mobile
Chapter 14 Printing and Faxing
Chapter 15 Maintaining Your Computer
Chapter 16 Managing Hardware
Chapter 17 Backing Up Your Computer
Chapter 18 Administering Your Computer
A Appendix
New Features
Microsoft Certified Applications Sepcialist

Offering a quick and easy way to learn how to use the latest version of Windows, a self-paced tutorial brings together hundreds of helpful screenshots with clear, step-by-step instructions to cover the most important features and functions of Windows Vista. Original. (Beginner/Intermediate).