Everything you need to know about Windows Vista

This comprehensive training program, couldn't be easier to use. On-screen video demonstrations take you step-by-step through over 100 different topics, each with clear and concise instructions. Simply pick the topic you want to study and sit back and watch as an expert shows you exactly how it's done. Practise what you've learnt in an interactive tutorial where you try out the task in a simulated environment and then move on to actually 'do it' in your own copy of Windows Vista™ operating system.

Whether you're a complete beginner, or need to refresh your computer skills, this program will have you up and running with Windows Vista in no time at all.

Look at what you’ll be able to learn in just a few minutes!...

STEP 1 – Choose your topic

The program is divided into chapters, which are then broken down into easy-to-master sections which you can study in any order. Simply choose the topic you want to learn more about.

STEP 2 – Study the basics

Read through a short description of the key points to help you follow the on-screen demonstration.

STEP 3 – Watch how the experts do it!

Sit back and watch as the program shows you what to do. The tutor's voice talks you through each step as the screen video plays. You can watch it as many times as you want to make sure you've remembered everything.

STEP 4 – Practise it

Try out what you've learnt in an interactive tutorial that simulates the Windows Vista environment.

STEP 5 – Do it

Now it's time to actually do it in your own copy of Windows Vista. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window while you work through the task yourself.

Topics Include:

Discover Windows Vista

•  Is your PC ready for Windows Vista?
•  The benefits of Windows Vista
•  Graphical User Interface
•  Documents, pictures and music

Windows Vista Accessories

•  Installing/Removing a font
•  Speech recognition
•  The Sidebar

Making the most of Windows Vista

•  User Access Controls
•  Switching between users
•  The Start Menu and Quick Search
•  Windows help and support
•  Program Compatibility Wizard

Customising and Settings

•  The Control Panel
•  Setting up a printer
•  Installing/Uninstalling a program

Disk Operations

•  Views in Windows© Explorer
•  Copy files quickly
•  Disk Cleanup

Internet

•  What's new in Internet Explorer
•  Searching on the Web
•  Pop-up Blocker
•  Parental Controls
•  The Windows Vista Firewall
•  Windows Security Centre

Multimedia

•  Windows Media Player
•  Copy files and folders to CDs and DVDs
•  Synchronising mobile devices
•  Windows Movie Maker
•  Media Centre
• plus much, much more........

Features:

• Interactive demonstration and video clips
• Easy to work through chapters
• The basics through to advanced features
• Comprehensive training lets you learn at your own pace