Discover everything you want to know about using your computer in this easy-to-use guide - from the most essential tasks that you'll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll encounter.
Contents at a Glance
Top 10 Tips to Get You Started
Chapter 1 - Set Up a PC or Laptop
Connect a USB mouse and keyboard
Locate and press the power button
Connect and install a USB printer
Connect additional hardware
Chapter 2 - First Steps
Explore the Getting Started window
Open an application
Open a window
Shut down windows safely
Chapter 3 - Explore Windows 7 Applications
Write a letter with Notepad
Reopen a saved file
View sample pictures
Empty the Recycle Bin
Chapter 4 - Work with Files and Folders
Create a folder on the desktop
Open a saved file
Search for a lost file
Back up a folder (or file) to an external drive
Chapter 5 - Work with Windows
Change the view in a window
Restore a window
Move a window
Reposition a window to take up half the screen
Chapter 6 - Personalize Windows 7
Add desktop icons
Create a shortcut on the desktop
Search for anything from the Start menu
Configure the Taskbar
Chapter 7 - Surf the Internet
Open a Web site in Internet Explorer
Set a Home page
Mark a Favorite
Stay safe online
Chapter 8 - Get Windows Live Essentials
Download and install Windows Live Essentials
Get a Windows Live ID
Sign in
Open Windows Live Photo Gallery
Chapter 9 - Windows Live Mail
Set up a Windows Live e-mail account
Compose and send a new email
Attach something to an email using Attach
Add a contact
Chapter 10 - Work with Media
Open Media Player and locate music
Listen to a song
View pictures in Windows Live Photo Gallery
Open Media Center
Chapter 11 - Connect to your Home Network
Create the connection
Enable Network Discovery
Access the Public folder
Diagnose Connection Problems
Chapter 12 - Manage Computer Resources and Connected Devices
Use ReadyBoost
Use Disk Defragmenter
Change what happens when you press the power button or close the lid
Manage all connected devices
Chapter 13 - Stay Secure
Require a password
Scan for viruses with Windows Defender
Enable the Firewall
Create a basic backup
Chapter 14 - Fix Problems
Use System Restore
Disable unwanted start up items
Resolve internet connectivity problems
Uninstall unwanted programs
Top Ten Problems Solved
