Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 7 (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) - Softcover

McFedries, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470503866 ISBN 13: 9780470503867

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Synopsis

A practical guide for visual learners who are eager to get started with Windows 7

Windows 7 is Microsoft′s highly anticipated operating system used by millions of people around the world. If you′re a visual learner and are new to Windows 7, then this book is an ideal introduction to the new features of this operating system. Seasoned author Paul McFedries walks you through the basics and beyond of Windows 7 in a straightforward manner.

You′ll discover how to install and repair programs, maintain your system, set up password–protected accounts, load images from a digital camera, play music and other media files, secure Internet and e–mail accounts, and much more. More than 150 tasks are accompanied by full–color screen shots as they guide you to becoming a confident user of Windows 7.

• Experienced author Paul McFedries walks you through Microsoft′s eagerly awaited new operating system: Windows 7
• Clear and succinct explanations, step–by–step instructions, and full–color screen shots take you through the newest features of Windows 7
• More than 150 Windows 7 tasks show you the basics and beyond, including installing and repairing programs, maintaining your system, loading images from a digital camera, and more

This book is essential if you are a visual learner who is enthusiastic about diving in and exploring all that Windows 7 has to offer!

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Teach yourself visually Microsoft® Windows® 7

The fast and easy way to learn

Paul McFedries

TeachYourself Visually

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something and skip the long–winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you′ll find clear, step–by–step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 155 Windows 7 tasks. Each task–based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on Windows 7 in no time.

You′ll learn to:

• Navigate the Windows 7 screens

• Install and start programs

• Download images from a camera

• Play music, video files, and DVDs

• Configure an Internet connection

• Set up security and passwords

• Two–page lessons break big topics into bite–sized modules

• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

• Full–color screen shots demonstrate each task

• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470503866
• ISBN 13: 9780470503867
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352