• Master the Windows Vista user experience, including Windows Aero

• Manage files and information using Windows Vista programs and Sidebar gadgets

• Create your own movies, slides shows, and DVDs

• Rip, manage, and play digital music and videos

• Protect your computer from Internet or network intruders

• Explore the Internet, send e-mail and instant message, and publish calendars on the Web

• Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows Vista

• Set up multiple users and parental controls

• Perform Instant Searches to quickly find files and programs

• Prepare for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam

On the Web

This book uses real-world examples to give you a context in which to use the tasks. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Windows Vista example files that you need for project tasks are available at .

Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software—including Microsoft Office 2003 and XP, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X Panther, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Macromedia Flash 8, Macromedia Director MX, and Macromedia Fireworks—and Web publishing. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve Johnson founded Perspection, Inc. Perspection is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.

Includes MCAS Exam Objectives!

This courseware meets the objectives for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS). Upon completion of this courseware, you may be prepared to take the exam for MCAS qualification. To learn more about becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist, visit .

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows Vista 1

Chapter 2 Working with Windows Programs 25

Chapter 3 Managing Files and Folders 53

Chapter 4 Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel 99

Chapter 5 Exploring the Internet 133

Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages and Information 165

Chapter 7 Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences 207

Chapter 8 Working with Pictures 233

Chapter 9 Working with Windows Media Player 255

Chapter 10 Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker 281

Chapter 11 Setting Up Up Accounts and Maintaining Security 309

Chapter 12 Managing Files Using a Network 347

Chapter 13 Going Mobile 381

Chapter 14 Printing and Faxing 397

Chapter 15 Maintaining Your Computer 425

Chapter 16 Managing Hardware 449

Chapter 17 Backing Up Your Computer 467

Chapter 18 Administering Your Computer 485

A Appendix 501

New Features 513

Microsoft Certified Applications Sepcialist 519