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Now available in the new series for CHILDREN:
Windows Vista and Internet for CHILDREN
For children 9 years old and up
Do your children or grandchildren chat or mail with their friends? Do they know how to use their chat program inside and out? Our latest book is geared for children nine years and up. It shows how to safely use Messenger and many other things as well. Such as how to best find information on the Internet for homework assignments. How to make an e-mail address and how to do a video chat. How to organize files and folders and how to keep the desktop tidy. And what is really fun, is learning how to use Windows Photo Gallery for editing digital photos.
The series Computer books for CHILDREN follows the same method used in all of our books. It features:
- Detailed step by step instructions
- Full colour illustrations for each step
The book is meant to be set next to the keyboard. The child performs each action directly on the computer in front of them. He or she will learn very quickly how to work with Windows and various software programs. Emphasis is made on safe internet practice, learning how to work with files and folders and how to store documents so they can be found easily later on. There are also fun and engaging projects such as photo editing and learning how to work with gadgets for Windows Sidebar.
Additional information for parents, caregivers and teachers can be found on this webpage |
Windows Vista and Internet for CHILDREN
Author: Studio Visual Steps
ISBN 978 90 5905 056 3
Book type: Paperback
Nr of pages: 208 pages
Price: US $19.95,
Canada $21.95
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Children will learn how to:
- mail with Windows Mail and Windows Live Hotmail
- chat with Windows Live Messenger
- do a video chat
- edit photos in Windows Photo Gallery
- search for information on the Internet
- create and open folders
- move, search and delete files
- customize the desktop
- change the color of the windows in Vista
- add a gadget to Windows Sidebar
Take a look inside the book
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 This book also features a companion website with practice files and lots of extra information such as a quiz, glossary of computer terms, suggested links and additional resources for parents and teachers.
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Now available in the series for SENIORS:
Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS
Learn how to use the built-in cleanup and optimization utilities available in Windows Vista
Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS
Author: Studio Visual Steps
ISBN 978 90 5905 036 5
Book type: Paperback
Nr of pages: 256 pages
Price: US $19.95,
Canada $21.95
A computer, just like a car, needs regular ‘tune ups’. If you do an overall cleanup Windows Vista will not only work faster, it will be more stable and efficient as well. More importantly, it will save you a lot of time and eliminate finger-pounding frustration!
So if regular maintenance can enhance the performance of Windows Vista, how can you do this systematically? In this hands-on book, the maintenance of Windows Vista and the hard disk cleanup is thoroughly explained to you step by step.
In addition, you will learn about some of the common problems that can arise with hardware and software. You will be able to execute all actions directly on your own computer and you will see the results instantly. Your computer will be running like clockwork again!
Topics covered in the book:
- getting to know your computer
- improving computer performance
- cleaning up your hard disk, Windows Mail and Internet Explorer
- tips on how to speed up your computer
- installing and deleting programs
- solving problems
Take a look inside the book
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Get your computer running like clockwork again! |
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New free download
A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8
Available now on our Free Downloads web page is our latest guide:
A Short Guide to Windows Internet Explorer 8 -  PDF, 27 pages, 2.88 MB
In 2009, Microsoft introduced a new version of Internet Explorer. A number of handy, new features have been introduced. In addition, improvements have been made regarding Internet security and privacy issues. This booklet will familiarize you with some of these new features. It will also guide you with the installation of Internet Explorer 8, if it has not already been installed through a Windows Update.
Our handy information guides, booklets and supplemental content are offered to you in the PDF format. You can open, view, print or download these files with the program called Adobe Reader.
PDF (Portable Document Format) is a universal file format that preserves the fonts, images, graphics, and layout of any source document, regardless of the application and platform used to create it. Most computers already have this software installed, but if yours does not, you can download Adobe Reader for free from the Adobe website.
Click the "Get Adobe Reader" button below to download the free Adobe Reader:
Click here for more information about Adobe Reader. |
Learn about the new features available in Internet Explorer 8 |
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Additional Downloads available
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Check out handy information guides!
Learn more about:
searching with Google
or blogging,
USB sticks,
Windows Defender and more
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Test your knowledge
Would you like to test your knowledge of the computer, software and other related items?
You can do that by taking one of the online quizzes available on our special website Computer Certificates for Seniors.
Visual Steps offers a series of multiple-choice quizzes covering a range of different topics created specifically for seniors.
The questions embrace the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have worked through the Visual Steps books. There are quizzes about Windows XP, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, Windows Mail and more.
If your score is sufficient, you can obtain our Computer Certificate by e-mail. You can than print your Computer Certificate or save it on your own computer to print or view later. Great to show to your family or friends!
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See how much you know about the computer...
Do a quiz!
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Don't forget to register your book on the Visual Steps website! If you do, you will be alerted by e-mail when any updates, revisions or supplemental material becomes available. We will keep you aware of any important changes that are necessary to you as a user of the book.
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Get the Visual Steps-computer tips you want quickly and easily with RSS Feeds
 Did you know that Visual Steps offers RSS feeds? On our website you can subscribe to our Computer tips feed. This feed offers many handy tips and tricks about a range of different subjects such as Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Mail, Word and many more. When you subscribe to a feed, it is automatically added to the list of feeds in your Favorites section for example in Internet Explorer 7. Updated information from the feed is downloaded to your computer and can be viewed in any modern browser program such as Internet Explorer 7 and 8, Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari. Would you also like to learn more about RSS feeds? Download our new guide called Subscribing to RSS feeds. You will learn how to subscribe and view your favorite feeds.
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The Visual StepsTM Concept
- Start rightaway learning in a friendly, fun, hands-on manner
- Each product features easy to understand, visually oriented, step by step instructions
- Extensive use of screen shots and illustrations
- Large print format, easy on the eyes
- Each book follows the same methodology
- More than one million copies have been sold
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The Visual Steps Catalog
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Windows Vista and Internet for CHILDREN
ISBN 978 90 5905 056 3
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $21.95
Learn more |
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Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 036 5
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $21.95
Learn more |
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Microsoft Office 2007 for Independent Contractors and Freelancers
ISBN 978 90 5905 295 6
Price: US: $24.95
Canada: $27.95
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Interesting Online Applications for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 285 7
Price: US: $22.95
Canada: $24.95
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Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 274 1
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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More Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 055 6
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Internet and E-mail for SENIORS with Windows Vista
ISBN 978 90 5905 284 0
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Photos, Video and Music with Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 065 5
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Switching to Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 045 7
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Windows XP for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 044 0
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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More Windows XP for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 114 0
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Internet and E-mail for SENIORS
with Windows XP
ISBN 978 90 5905 054 9
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Microsoft Word 2003 for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 184 3
Price: US: $19.95
Canada: $26.95
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Digital Photo Editing for SENIORS
ISBN 978 90 5905 064 8
Price: US: $24.95
Canada: $33.95
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This book is an all-in-one solution, bundled with a CD-ROM containing the full version of the digital photo editing program ArcSoft PhotoStudio version 5.5. |
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Our books are distributed by Independent Publishers Group (www.ipgbook.com) and are available in bookstores across the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. If a particular title is not available at your local book store, ask to have them place an order for you.
The Visual Steps books may be purchased online from any of the following booksellers:
in the USA
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
in Canada
Amazon (Canada)
Indigo Books & Music
in the United Kingdom
Amazon (UK)
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