Windows 7 Digital Classroom Book with DVD
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
- Covers all essential Windows 7 features
- Gets you up-and-running quickly with included lesson files on DVD
- Written by expert instructors – it's like having your own personal tutor
- Used by hundreds of schools and more than 100,000 readers
Windows 7 Digital Classroom Book with DVD Contents
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
- 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