Spark your imagination! Go on new adventures! Find a new hobby! Now that you have Windows Vista, it’s time to experience all that it has to offer. And, you’ll have fun along the way. Choose from dozens of cool projects and discover the amazing things you can do with your PC in this full-color guide. No need to read from cover to cover. Just pick the topics that interest you most—then jump in and start exploring your favorite features.
Discover the possibilities!
Transform your snapshots into the ultimate photo library
Be your own DJ—rip it, burn it, stream it, take it on the go!
Action! Produce your own movie, video blog, or podcast
Use e-mail, online journals, and slideshows to share your digital masterpieces
Watch, pause, and rewind live TV—and record your favorite shows
Find new ways to access the information you need: Sidebar, Gadgets, Instant Search
Getting Started
Chapter 1 Take a Quick Tour
A Big Welcome from the Welcome Center
The Start Menu and Instant Search
Personalization Features
The Sidebar and Gadgets
Chapter 2 Set Up Windows Vista, and Create an Organizational System
Transfer Data with Windows Easy Transfer
Use the Windows Vista Folder and File System
New Search Features
Pictures
Chapter 3 Construct an Amazing Photo Library
Scan Old Photos (or Pay to Have Them Scanned)
Create a Good System for Transferring Pictures from Your Digital Camera
Organize with Windows Photo Gallery
Create and Save Search Folders
Chapter 4 Share Your Photos
E-Mail Your Pictures
Burn Pictures to a CD
Create a DVD of Pictures and Watch It on a TV
Get Your Photos Printed from an Online Photo Store
Chapter 5 Get Creative with Photos
Create a Photo Journal/Diary
Create a Screen-Saver Slide Show
Create a Web Photo Blog
Music
Chapter 6 Create the Ultimate Music Library
Rip CDs to Your Media Library
Change Default Settings for Additional Privacy
Fix Songs to Suit Your Preferences
Create Playlists
Optimize the Listening Experience
Group Music in Various Ways
Chapter 7 Experience More Music
Subscribe to Online Media
Burn CDs for Your Car or Home
Select and Sync Mobile Devices
Get the Most from Your High-End Speakers
Video
Chapter 8 Fine-Tune Your Video Library
Get an Overview of Windows Movie Maker
Create Your Video Library
Find Videos in Your Media Player Library
Understand Video Formats
Import Existing Videos
Send and Receive E-Mail with Video Attachments
Chapter 9 Import Video and Make a Quick Movie
Connect the Camera
Perform the Import
Make a Movie with Movie Maker
Chapter 10 Do Two Simple Video Projects in One Hour
Burn Your Own Home-Movie DVD
Publish Your Movie to the Web
Media Center
Chapter 11 Bring It All Together with Media Center
Navigate the Windows Media Center Interface
Access and Organize Media
Explore and Optimize Media Center Views
Set Up Library Folder Watch
Optimize Media Center
Expand Media Center with a Media Extender
Chapter 12 Have Fun with Media Center
Burn a CD
Burn a DVD
Create a DVD Slide Show with Background Music
Listen to Free Online Music and Radio Stations
Explore Remote Control Options
Command Media Center with Your Voice
Chapter 13 Play with TV
Watch Live TV
Record Your Favorite TV Programs
Manage Your Recorded TV Programs
Download Movies
Set Parental Controls
Everyday Living
Chapter 14 Spice Up Your Life with the New Features of Windows Vista
Use Windows Calendar to Organize Your Life and Family
Let the Windows Sidebar Be Your Second Set of Eyes
Play Games by Using Windows Vista and Media Center
Protect Your Child with Parental Controls
Protect Your Investment with Windows Defender
Control Windows Vista with Your Voice
Chapter 15 Incorporate the 2007 Microsoft Office System
Edit Clip Art in Office Word 2007
Create Monthly Calendars in Office PowerPoint 2007
Download and Use Microsoft Templates
Plan Your Schedule with Office Excel 2007
Create Your Own Coloring Book
Create Your Own Greeting Cards with Office Publisher 2007
Chapter 16 Surf with Windows Internet Explorer 7
Navigate the Interface
Use Quick Tabs
Set Up Tab Groups
Take Advantage of the Live Search Box
Use Advanced Printing Features
Configure RSS Feeds
Verify Security
Chapter 17 Make the Most of Windows Vista Extras
Use Windows Mail
Add Windows Contacts
Set Your RSS Options in Office Outlook 2007
Use Network Features
Go on the Road with Remote Desktop Connection and Remote Assistance
Appendix About the Authors
Title:
Breakthrough Windows Vista™: Find Your Favorite Features and Discover the Possibilities
Joli Ballew is a writer, technology trainer, and digital media expert. She is a columnist for the Microsoft Windows XP Expert Zone and an author of several popular books, including Microsoft Windows XP: Do Amazing Things!
S.E. Slack specializes in teaching users how to get more from their PC. She has written several computer books and regularly contributes to Microsoft.com Web sites, including Work Essentials, Microsoft At Home, and Windows Vista Community.
