This guide introduces Windows 7, a significant operating system release from Microsoft designed for enhanced speed and stability compared to its predecessors. It covers essential information for users looking to upgrade or install the system, with a focus on configuring it for various personal and professional activities. The manual provides a comprehensive tour of Windows 7's new features and built-in applications, ensuring users can quickly become productive.
The scope of this manual is to provide a hands-on introduction to Windows 7, enabling users to master its interface, including the taskbar, jump lists, and desktop gadgets. It details networking capabilities, improved security features like the Action Center, and the use of Windows Live Essentials for communication and content creation. Additionally, it explores built-in applications and optional software, facilitating a thorough understanding and effective utilization of the operating system.
This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows users to get started with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. You get the essential information you need to upgrade or install the system and configure it to fit your activities, along with a tour of Windows 7's features and built-in applications.
Microsoft has learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista, and Windows 7 shows it-this new OS is much faster and more stable. With Windows 7: Up and Running, you'll learn what's new and what's changed from XP and Vista, and get advice on ways to use this system for work, entertainment, instant communication, and more. Windows 7 is poised to be a big hit, and with this handy guide, you can be up and running -- and productive -- with it right away.
- Master the user interface, including the taskbar, jump lists, desktop gadgets, Aero Shake, and notification area
- Discover the joys of networking with HomeGroup file sharing and improved Wi-Fi
- Tour the system's improved security, including the Action Center, User Account Control, and Credential Manager
- Learn how to use Windows Live Essentials for messaging, photo sharing, moviemaking, emailing, and blogging
- Get to know built-in applications such as Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12, Microsoft Paint, and WordPad
- Learn about optional Microsoft software to enhance your Windows 7 experience
Author: Lee, Wei-Meng
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Windows 7: Up and Running: A quick, hands-on introduction
Pages: 00208 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-10-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596804046
Category: Computers : Hardware - Personal Computers - PCs
Category: Computers : General
Category: Computers : Operating Systems - Windows Workstation
This compact book offers the quickest path for Windows users to get started with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. You get the essential information you need to upgrade or install the system and configure it to fit your activities, along with a tour of Windows 7's features and built-in applications.
Microsoft has learned from the mistakes of Windows Vista, and Windows 7 shows it-this new OS is much faster and more stable. With Windows 7: Up and Running, you'll learn what's new and what's changed from XP and Vista, and get advice on ways to use this system for work, entertainment, instant communication, and more. Windows 7 is poised to be a big hit, and with this handy guide, you can be up and running -- and productive -- with it right away.
- Master the user interface, including the taskbar, jump lists, desktop gadgets, Aero Shake, and notification area
- Discover the joys of networking with HomeGroup file sharing and improved Wi-Fi
- Tour the system's improved security, including the Action Center, User Account Control, and Credential Manager
- Learn how to use Windows Live Essentials for messaging, photo sharing, moviemaking, emailing, and blogging
- Get to know built-in applications such as Internet Explorer 8, Windows Media Player 12, Microsoft Paint, and WordPad
- Learn about optional Microsoft software to enhance your Windows 7 experience
Author: Lee, Wei-Meng
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Windows 7: Up and Running: A quick, hands-on introduction
Pages: 00208 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-10-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596804046
Category: Computers : Hardware - Personal Computers - PCs
Category: Computers : General
Category: Computers : Operating Systems - Windows Workstation
