Introduction1. Introduction to netbooks and laptopsDistinguish between laptops and netbooksThe operating system Additional componentsWhat’s missingOvercoming laptop and netbook limitationsExplore Windows 7Explore the Getting Started windowUtilise new Windows 7 featuresExplore Windows 7 programsHow to best personalise your laptop or netbook Know the programs you need to obtainHow to clean up a new netbook or laptop2. Exploring the outside of laptops and netbooksExplore basic hardwareLocating and using your Wi-Fi buttonLocating and using the SD card slotExplore hardware generally found only on laptopsBluetooth and batteries3. Exploring the insideBasic functionalityUsing the touchpad and the keyboardKeys common to most keyboards4. Getting started with Windows 7Know your Windows 7 editionExplore the DesktopDiscover Windows 7 applicationsPersonalise Windows 7Understand the library structure in Windows 7Personal and public foldersSearch foldersShut down Windows 7 safely5. Join a public or home Wi-Fi networkGet online through a hotspotMobility CenterExplore the Network and Sharing CenterManage wireless networksConsider always-available Internet6. Connect and share with a home networkConnect with EthernetConfigure sharingUtilise the Public foldersPersonal folder sharingWork with files and foldersCopy, move and delete filesCreate a homegroupFind out what you can access on the network7. Surf the InternetExplore the interfaceExplore tabbed browsingSet a home pageMark a FavoriteUse acceleratorsWork with web slicesUse RSSStay safe onlineGet rid of unnecessary add-ons8. Use Windows Live EssentialsGet Windows Live EssentialsSign in with your new Windows Live IDPersonalise your Windows Live Home PageUse SkyDrive9. Windows Live MailSet up an email addressRead, compose, send and moreManage contactsDeal with unwanted emailKeep Live Mail clean and tidy10. Windows Live Photo GalleryExplore the interfaceImport pictures and videoAdjust image qualityTag photosShare photos and videosManage photo files11. Video messaging with Windows Live MessengerDiscover your webcamOpen and sign into Windows Live MessengerSet up audio and video devicesAdd a contactHave a video conversationConsider SkypeTM12. Windows Media Player and Media CenterPlay music in Media PlayerPlay music in Media CenterView other media in Media PlayerRip and burn music with Media PlayerWatch Internet TV using Windows Media CenterView a slide show of pictures in Media CenterExplore other Media Center options13. Install and manage hardwareInstall a printerInstall a digital cameraTroubleshoot driversUpdate a device driverUse Device Driver RollbackUse Ready Boost to increase performanceManage power optionsManage sleep and hibernate optionsEdit a power planManage connected devices14. Install softwareExplore installation optionsInstall a program from the InternetInstall and use a CD/DVD driveShare a network driveCopy installation files to a USB drive15. Safety and securityKnow what’s availableUser accou
