Computer Basics Windows 7 Edition In Simple Steps

Top 10 Tips to Get You Started

Chapter 1 â 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 â First Steps

Explore the Getting Started window
Open an application
Open a window
Shut down windows safely
Chapter 3 â Explore Windows 7 Applications

Write a letter with Notepad
Reopen a saved file
View sample pictures
Empty the Recycle Bin
Chapter 4 â 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 â 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 â Personalize Windows 7

Add desktop icons
Create a shortcut on the desktop
Search for anything from the Start menu
Configure the Taskbar
Chapter 7 â Surf the Internet

Open a Web site in Internet Explorer
Set a Home page
Mark a Favorite
Stay safe online
Chapter 8 â Get Windows Live Essentials

Download and install Windows Live Essentials
Get a Windows Live ID
Sign in
Open Windows Live Photo Gallery
Chapter 9 â 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 â 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 â Connect to your Home Network

Create the connection
Enable Network Discovery
Access the Public folder
Diagnose Connection Problems
Chapter 12 â 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 â Stay Secure

Require a password
Scan for viruses with Windows Defender
Enable the Firewall
Create a basic backup
Chapter 14 â Fix Problems

Use System Restore
Disable unwanted start up items
Resolve internet connectivity problems
Uninstall unwanted programs