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Windows Vista Foundation
Getting Started
The Basic of Windows Vista
What's
new in Windows Vista?
Vista Versions
Logging On
The Vista Screen
Interacting with Vista
Pointing
the Mouse
Using Click and Double Click
Using Click and Drag
Using Right Click
Using the Keyboard
A
Quick Look at Vista
Using the
Welcome Centre
Taking the Demo
Using the Desktop
Using the Start Menu
Using the System Tray
Using the Taskbar and QuickLaunch
Exiting
Vista
Shutdown
Options
Logging off the Computer
Restarting the Computer
Turning off the Computer
Working With
Vista
Application Basics
Starting
a Program
Parts of the Application Window
Moving Around in a Program
Launching Help from within an Application
Ending a Frozen Program
Exiting a Program
Working with a Window
Using
Minimize, Maximize, and Restore
Scrolling in a Window
Moving a Window
Switching Between Windows
Sizing Windows
Using the Taskbar Menu to Resize Windows
Working with Files and Folders
Understanding Files
Understanding Folders
Opening the Computer Folder
Overview of the Computer Folder
Navigating through Your Computer
Commanding Vista
Basics of
Menus
Using Shortcut Menus
Using Shortcut Keys
Using Shortcut Keys and Menus Together
The Basic
Vista Applications
WordPad Basics
Launching
WordPad
Interface Overview
Entering Text
Closing WordPad
Doing
More with WordPad
Editing
Text
Formatting Text
Saving Your File
Opening a File
Calculator
Launching
Calculator
Interface Overview
Using the Calculator
Closing Calculator
Paint
Launching
Paint
Interface Overview
Drawing in Paint
Closing Paint
Other
Vista Programs
NotePad
Windows Media Player
Windows Calendar
Windows Contacts
Windows Photo Gallery
Doing More
With Vista
Staying
Safe
Opening
the Security Centre
Security Centre Overview
The Security Essentials
Modifying Settings
The
Basics of Internet Explorer 7
Launching
Internet Explorer 7
Setting Up Internet Explorer
Interface Overview
Closing Internet Explorer
Doing
More with Internet Explorer 7
Using the
Address Bar to Access a Web Site
Accessing a Web Site via a Hyperlink
Opening a Page in a New Window
Opening a New Tab
Switching Between Tabs
Windows Mail
Launching
and Closing Windows Mail
The Windows Mail Interface
Using the Folder List
Using the Main Menu
How to Create and Modify an E-Mail Account In Outlook
Express
More
on Windows Mail
How to
Send and Receive E-Mail
Typing a Message
Opening Messages
Deleting Messages
Getting Help
In Vista
The Basics of Help
Launching
Help from the Start Menu
Launching Help from within a Vista Application
Overview of the Help and Support Window
Find an Answer
Ask Someone
Information from Microsoft
Using
the Preset Topics
Opening a
Preset Topic
Choosing Subtopics
Moving Back and Forward
Printing a Topic
Returning to Help and Support
Using
the Table of Contents
Opening
the Table of Contents
Choosing a Topic
Choosing a Subtopic
Moving Back and Forward
Printing a Topic
Advanced Help and Support Tools
Remote
Assistance
Setting Help Options
Online vs. Offline Help
Help on Microsoft.com
Windows Vista Intermediate
The Vista Features
Using
the Sidebar
Launching
the Sidebar
Sidebar Overview
Setting Sidebar Properties
Closing the Sidebar
Using
Gadgets
What are
Gadgets?
Adding Gadgets to the Sidebar
Removing Gadgets from the Sidebar
Downloading Extra Gadgets
Windows Photo Gallery
Opening
the Gallery
Interface Overview
Adding Photos
Sorting Photos
Navigating Through Photos
Closing the Gallery
Windows Calendar
Opening
the Calendar
Calendar Overview
Adding Appointments
Creating New Calendars
Sharing a Calendar
Closing the Calendar
Windows Contacts
Opening
Contacts
Contacts Overview
Adding Contacts
Using Contact Views
Closing Contacts
The Vista
Applications
Windows
Media Centre
Setting
up Windows Media Centre
Navigating Through Windows Media Centre
Using Tasks
Using TV and Movies
Using Pictures and Videos
Using Online Media
Windows Media Player
Opening
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player Overview
Playing a File
Ripping a CD
Burning a CD
Closing Windows Media Player
 Windows
DVD Maker
Opening
Windows DVD Maker
Windows DVD Maker Overview
Making a Movie
Closing Windows DVD Maker
Windows Fax and Scan
Opening
Windows Fax and Scan
Fax and Scan Overview
Using Fax
Using Scan
Closing Windows Fax and Scan
Customizing
Your Desktop
Customizing the Taskbar
Moving
the Taskbar
Resizing the Taskbar
Locking and Unlocking the Taskbar
Using AutoHide and Group
Advanced Taskbar Options
Customizing Inactive Icons in the Notification Area
Customizing System Icons in the Notification Area
Adding Toolbars
Removing Toolbars
Customizing Quick Launch
Showing
or Hiding Quick Launch
Adding Icons
Renaming Icons
Moving Icons
Removing Icons
Customizing the Start Menu
Using the
Vista Start Menu
Customizing the Vista Start Menu
Using the Pinned List
Using the Classic Start Menu
Customizing the Classic Start Menu
Start Menu Privacy Options
Customizing the Desktop
Changing
your wallpaper
Moving Icons
Sorting Icons
Setting View Options
Deleting Icons
Advanced File
And Folder Tasks
Using Search
Using the
Search Box
Launching the Search Tool
Search Tool overview
Searching for Files
Tips and Tricks
Setting Search Options
Using
Windows Explorer
Launching
Windows Explorer
Explorer Overview
Choosing a Layout
Navigating using Explorer
Changing Views
Closing Explorer
The
Default Folders
Using the
Personal Folder
Using the Documents folder
Using the pictures Folder
Using the Music Folder
Managing Files and Folders
Creating
and Naming Folders
Renaming and Deleting Folders
Creating and Naming Files
Renaming and Deleting Folders
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Files and Folders
Advanced File Management
Viewing
File Properties
Viewing Folder Properties
Sharing a File or Folder
Burning a File or Folder
Printing a File
Using Command Prompt
Using
the Recycle Bin
Opening
the Recycle Bin
Recycle Bin Overview
Restoring Items
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Closing the Recycle Bin Window
Windows Vista
Advanced
Making Vista Work For
You
Meet the Control Panel
Opening
the Control Panel
Control Panel Overview
Navigation Basics
Classic View vs. Vista View
Common
Customization Tasks
Changing
your color scheme
Modifying Screen Resolution
Changing your sound scheme
Changing the date and time
Setting the Volume
Advanced Customization Tasks
Changing
how your mouse behaves
Setting Your Language
Modifying Startup programs
Viewing System Information
Disabling the Welcome Centre
Setting Accessibility Options
Using
Ease of Access
Ease of Access Control Panel option
Changing mouse options
Optimizing Your Display
Changing input methods
Customizing User Accounts
Opening
User Accounts
Changing User Account properties
Adding a User Account
Removing a User Account
Networking
Overview Of Networking
Using the
Networking and Sharing Centre
Hardware Requirements
Setting up an Internet Connection
Preparing Your Computer (s) For Networking
Setting up a Simple Network
Basic
Networking Tasks
Viewing
your Network Map
Using Sharing and Discovery
Sharing Drives, Folders, & Resources
Browsing the Network
Basic Network Troubleshooting
Advanced Networking Tasks
Mapping A
Network Drive
Connecting To A Network Printer
Connecting To A Domain
Managing Network Connections And Protocols
Wireless Networking
Types Of
Wireless Networks
Wireless Networking Hardware And Terms
Automatically Connecting To A Wireless Network
Manually Connecting To A Wireless Network
Wireless Networking Troubleshooting
Maintaining
and Optimizing Your Computer
Maintaining Your Computer
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk
Cleaning up your Hard Drive
Repairing Hard Disk Errors
Setting Power Options
Optimizing Your Computer
Using
Windows Update
Clearing Temporary Internet Files & Cookies
Scheduling Tasks
About Fast User Switching
Using
Windows Defender
Opening
Windows Defender
Interface Overview
Performing a Scan
Removing malicious objects
Advanced Windows Defender Tasks
Removing
startup items
Using quarantine
Using Software Explorer
Setting Defender Options
Keeping Your Family Safe
Opening
Parental Controls Centre
Setting Games Ratings
Setting Time Limits
Restricting Applications
Viewing Activity Reports
Hardware And
Software
The Basics of Managing Software
Installing Software Packages
Removing Software Packages
Changing Startup Programs
Using the Program Compatibility Wizard
Advanced Software Management
Adding or
Removing Windows Components
Using Windows Task Manager
Changing default applications
Setting file types
Managing Hardware
Viewing
system information
Checking your system's score
Using Device Manager
Viewing hardware and devices
Advanced Hardware Management
Updating
device drivers
Improving system performance
Installing new hardware
Managing your hard drives
Windows Vista Expert
Harnessing The Power Of The Web
Using
Remote Desktop
Enabling
Remote Desktop
Opening Remote Desktop
Configuring Remote Desktop
Accessing Another Computer Using Remote Desktop
Using Remote Assistance
RD vs. RA
Inviting Someone to Your Computer
Responding to an RA Invitation
Using RA
People
Near Me
What is
People Near Me?
Opening People Near Me
Setting Your Sign-In Options
Using People Near Me
Windows Live Messenger
Downloading and installing Windows Live Messenger
Signing into Windows Live Messenger
Interface Overview
Sending Messages
Signing Out
Windows Meeting Space
Opening
Windows Meeting Space
Setting up a Meeting Space
Starting a Meeting
Joining a Meeting
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Backing Up Your Computer
Launching
the Backup and Restore Centre
Backing up files
Backing up Your Computer
Restoring Files
Using Easy Transfer
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Opening
the Problem Reports Centre
Viewing Problems
Checking for solutions
Implementing solutions
Changing Settings
Using
the System Configuration Utility
Opening
MSCONFIG
Using preset startup options
Manually modifying programs and services
Using MSCONFIG tools
Using
System Restore
Opening
System Restore
Creating A System Restore Point
Restoring Your Computer To Earlier Time
Undo A System Restore Point
Changing System Restore Settings
Computer
Management Tools
Vista's Hard Drive Management Utilities
Enabling
ReadyBoost
Using BitLocker
Using the Encryption File System
Using ReadyDrive
Advanced Hard Drive Management
Opening
Computer Management
Interface Overview
Creating a partition
Formatting a drive
Mounting or dismounting a drive
Advanced Computer Management
Using
Windows Services Hardening
Using Data Execution Prevention
Setting up Access Control Lists
Setting up Network Access Protection
About User Account Control
Vista
Mobility Features
Introducing Sideshow
Using the mobility centre
Setting Power Options
Setting Tablet Options
Advanced
Topics
Speech Recognition
Opening
Speech Recognition
Setting Speech Recognition options
Training your computer
Using Speech Recognition
Using
Administrative Tools, Part One
Editing
Your Paging File
Scheduling the processor
Setting advanced visual effect options
Using
Administrative Tools, Part Two
Using
Advanced System Information
Using event logs
Using the Reliability and Performance Manager
Generating system health reports
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