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• Contents at a Glance  Top 10 Tips to Get You Started  Chapter 1 – Set Up a PC or Laptop Connect a USB mouse and keyboardLocate and press the power button Connect and install a USB printer Connect additional hardware  Chapter 2 – First Steps Explore the Getting Started windowOpen an application Open a windowShut down windows safely  Chapter 3 – Explore Windows 7 Applications Write a letter with Notepad Reopen a saved fileView sample picturesEmpty the Recycle Bin    Chapter 4 – Work with Files and Folders Create a folder on the desktopOpen a saved fileSearch for a lost fileBack up a folder (or file) to an external drive    Chapter 5 – Work with Windows Change the view in a windowRestore a windowMove a windowReposition a window to take up half the screen  Chapter 6 – Personalize Windows 7 Add desktop iconsCreate a shortcut on the desktopSearch for anything from the Start menuConfigure the Taskbar  Chapter 7 – Surf the Internet Open a Web site in Internet ExplorerSet a Home pageMark a FavoriteStay safe online  Chapter 8 – Get Windows Live Essentials Download and install Windows Live EssentialsGet a Windows Live IDSign inOpen Windows Live Photo Gallery  Chapter 9 – Windows Live Mail Set up a Windows Live e-mail account Compose and send a new emailAttach something to an email using AttachAdd a contact  Chapter 10 – Work with Media Open Media Player and locate musicListen to a songView pictures in Windows Live Photo GalleryOpen Media Center  Chapter 11 – Connect to your Home Network Create the connectionEnable Network DiscoveryAccess the Public folderDiagnose Connection Problems  Chapter 12 – Manage Computer Resources and Connected Devices Use ReadyBoostUse Disk DefragmenterChange what happens when you press the power button or close the lidManage all connected devices  Chapter 13 – Stay Secure Require a passwordScan for viruses with Windows DefenderEnable the FirewallCreate a basic backup  Chapter 14 – Fix Problems Use System RestoreDisable unwanted start up itemsResolve internet connectivity problemsUninstall unwanted programs    Top Ten Problems Solved