This easy-to-understand guide helps seniors get started with
Windows 7!
Many seniors use a home computer to stay connected to family and
friends. This fun and friendly guide shows how to use Windows 7,
the most popular operating system pre-loaded onto personal
computers and laptops, to write e-mails, connect with family via
Windows Live Messenger, download pictures with Photo Gallery, and
listen to music using Windows Media Player.
Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies uses a large font for
the text that makes the book easier to read and it features
magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less
intimidating. For Dummies author Mark Justice Hinton walks
you through the basics of Windows 7, shows you how to customize the
desktop so that it accommodates your needs, and explains how to use
the webcam and instant messenger to keep in contact with family and
friends. Plus, you’ll get critical insight for protecting your
personal information.
* Shows seniors how to stay connected to family and friends using
the features of Windows 7
* Explains how to use the Internet, send and receive e-mail,
upload and download photos, view video, listen to music, play
games, use webcam and instant messenger, and more
* Discusses the important topic of keeping data and personal
information safe and secure
* Uses a larger font for text and includes more than 150 enlarged
screen shots
For seniors interested in getting started using the exciting
features of Windows 7, Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies is
the ideal beginner guide!
Tabla de materias
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting to Know Windows 7 7
1: Getting Comfortable with the Windows 7 Desktop 9
2: Examining the Anatomy of a Window 29
3: Creating Your First Documents 45
4: Organizing Your Documents 69
Part II: Getting Things Done in Windows 7 93
5: Taking Advantage of the Windows Accessories 95
6: Installing and Removing Programs 115
7: Working with Printers and Other Add-On Devices 127
Part III: Discovering the Internet 141
8: Connecting to the Internet 143
9: Finding What You Need on the Web 153
10: Sending and Receiving E-Mail 179
Part IV: Having Fun with Windows 7 201
11: Playing Games 203
12: Enjoying Photos in Windows 7 213
13: Listening to Music and Watching DVDs 235
Part V: Having It Your Way with Windows 7 259
14: Making Windows 7 More Fun to Use 261
15: Using the Taskbar and Start Menu Smartly 285
16: Making Windows 7 Easier to Use 303
Part VI: Staying Safe and Keeping Windows 7 Healthy 323
17: Updating Windows 7 325
18: Protecting Your Computer 341
19: Keeping Your Data Safe 359
Index 377
Sobre el autor
Mark Justice Hinton teaches all kinds of technology from digital photography to HTML. He maintains a blog at www.mjhinton.com/help where he answers questions from his readers, and he is also the author of Digital Photography For Seniors For Dummies.
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