Contents at a Glance
Part I: Introducing Windows Vista
CHAPTER 1 Welcome to Windows Vista
2 Exploring the Welcome Center
Part II: Getting Started with Windows Vista
CHAPTER 3 Clicking Your Start Button
4 Starting and Stopping Windows
7 Changing Windows Vista’s Look
8 Mastering Vista’s Explorer Windows
Part III: Working with Windows Vista
CHAPTER 9 Working with the Sidebar and Gadgets
10 Exploring the Windows Vista Accessories
11 Taking Time Out with Windows Vista Games
13 Finding Information All Over Windows
Part IV: Making Things Happen with Windows Vista
CHAPTER 14 Going Multimedia with Vista
15 Managing Your Entertainment Experience with Media Player
16 Going Digital with Your Camera or Scanner
17 Modifying and Sharing Photos
19 Making Movies with Windows Movie Maker
20 Dating with Windows Calendar
CHAPTER 21 Scheduling Tasks to Run Later
22 Making Windows More Accessible
25 Setting Up Windows Program Defaults
26 Separating Users Gives Each the Access They Need
27 Managing Your Windows Security
28 Adding and Removing Programs
Part VI: Interfacing Windows and Hardware
CHAPTER 29 Printing with Windows Vista
31 Restoring Your Windows System to a Previous State
32 Improving Disk Performance and Storage
34 Saving Power with Windows Vista
35 Protecting Your Data and Programs
Part VII: Running Windows Vista in a Connected World
CHAPTER 36 Combining Vista, Networks, and the Internet
37 Exploring the Internet with Vista and Internet Explorer
38 Staying in Touch with RSS and Instant Messaging
39 Synchronizing Your Computer with Other Devices
41 Accessing a World of Information in Newsgroups
Part VIII: Making Vista Work Better for You
CHAPTER 42 Vista’s Ten Best Tips that Save You Time and Grief
43 Ten Terrific Online Tips to Help and Traps to Avoid