Get Started in Windows 7: An absolute beginner's guide to the Windows 7 operating system

The perfect introduction to Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, covering all the key aspects of the system and its applications in a practical, easy to follow guide.

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Get Started in Windows 7 explains all the key aspects of this operating system from the user's angle including:

- running programs and managing files

- getting online

- managing your email

- maintaining your system

- configuring printers

- customising your system.

- getting help

- using accessories

Written for the new user at home or in the office it covers all the key features of Windows 7 and helps you maximise your use of the system with confidence.

Get Started in Windows 7 includes:

Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 7

Chapter 2: Programs and documents

Chapter 3: Working with windows

Chapter 4: Basic skills

Chapter 5: Help!

Chapter 6: The Desktop

Chapter 7: Files and folders Chapter 8: Internet Explorer

Chapter 9: Live Mail

Chapter 10: Control Panel

Chapter 11: Taskbar and Start menu

Chapter 12: Accessories

Chapter 13: Maintenance

Chapter 14: Printers

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

Not got much time

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Test yourself

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge

Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.

Five things to remember

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Try this

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.