Our series covering Microsoft Windows Vista
Windows Vista, released worldwide in January 2007, is Microsoft's operating system for the personal computer.
There are many new features including an updated interface, improved searching capability, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, improved security and Parental Controls. You can read more information about Windows Vista and watch several videos demonstrating some of the new features by going to the Microsoft website.
Visual Steps has published several books covering various features and programs in Windows Vista. Each book is presented in an easy to read, step by step design featuring concise information, helpful tips and skill-building exercises.
The Visual Steps for SENIORS series ...
Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN: 978 90 5905 274 1
Nr of pages: 400 pages
Price: US $19.95, Canada $26.95
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- become comfortable using the computer
- write letters and memos on the computer
- send and receive messages by e-mail
- explore the World Wide Web
- customize your computer settings
Internet and E-mail for SENIORS with Windows Vista
ISBN-13: 978 90 5905 284 0
Nr of pages: 376
Price: US $19.95, Canada $26.95
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- surf the World Wide Web
- search the Internet effectively to find information
- send and receive e-mails
- contact other Internet-users
- download free software from the Internet
- protect your computer from intruders such as spyware and viruses
Switching to Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN-13: 978 90 5905 045 7
Nr of pages: 248
Price: US $19.95, Canada $26.95
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- The different versions of Windows Vista
- Installing Windows Vista on your computer
- Transfering files and folders
- Introducton to new and updated programs
- Backups and system restore
- Security and Parental Controls
- Working with the updated Folder window
- Windows Media Center
- Windows Photo Gallery and Windows DVD Maker
- Windows Agenda
More Windows Vista for SENIORS
ISBN-13: 978 90 5905 055 6
Nr of pages: 384
Price: US $19.95, Canada $26.95
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- Backups and system restore
- Computer security
- Creating user accounts
- Setting Parental Controls
- Compressing files
- Burning CDs and DVDs
- Mantaining your computer
- Installing and deleting programs
- Text layout in WordPad
- Additional Vista programs
Photos, Video and Music for SENIORS with Windows Vista
ISBN 978 90 5905 065 5
Nr of pages: 400
Price: US $19.95, Canada $26.95
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- organize, view, edit and print your digital photos
- import and edit your digital home videos
- rip, organize and play your digital music collection with Windows Media Player
- enjoy all your digital media with Media Center
Windows Vista Cleanup and Maintenance for SENIORS
ISBN-13: 978 90 5905 036 5
Nr of pages: 256
Price: US $19.95, Canada $21.95
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- get to know your computer
- improve computer performance
- clean up your hard disk, Windows Mail and Internet Explorer
- tips on how to speed up your computer
- install and delete programs
- solve problems
The Visual Steps for CHILDREN series ...
 Windows Vista and Internet for CHILDREN
ISBN 978 90 5905 056 3
Nr of pages: 208 pages
Price: US $19.95, Canada $21.95
Factsheet |
Table of contents |
Example chapter
- learn how to use Windows Mail & Windows Live Hotmail
- how to chat with Windows Live Messenger
- create and open folders
- move, search and delete files
- edit photos in Windows Photo Gallery
- personalize the computer by changing window colors, etc
- add a gadget to Windows Sidebar and more ...
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