User manual MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] If you believe that the Certificate of Authenticity label or the Microsoft software you obtained with your system is not legally licensed and/or might be counterfeit, please send e-mail to Microsoft at piracy@microsoft. com, or go to www. microsoft. com/howtotell. IMPORTANT: Windows Product Activation. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and the Microsoft privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product (unless the computer manufacturer has preactivated the preinstalled product), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product or reconfigurations of the PC, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). To activate, enter the product key from the Certificate of Authenticity on the PC (retain this information). [. . . ] On the Install Windows menu, follow any instructions that are displayed, and then click Check compatibility online to run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor. If Upgrade Advisor shows that your computer can run Windows Vista, on the Install Windows menu, click Install now. page, click Custom. · 7. When you finish the installation, you'll see the Windows desktop and the Welcome Center on your screen. To learn more, see the chapter titled "The Welcome Center" in this guide. 8. Be sure to re-enable your existing antivirus software or install new antivirus software after the installation is complete. Getting started The Welcome Center The first time you see the Windows Vista desktop, you'll see the Welcome Center. Here you'll find useful links to help you get started using Windows. Computer details The first thing you'll see in the Welcome Center is information about your computer and user account, such as: · · · · Your computer's name Your user name and picture The type of video card you have Your edition of Windows Vista Windows Easy Transfer One of the first things you might want to do is transfer your files and settings from your old computer. You can do this using an Easy Transfer Cable, CDs or DVDs, a USB flash drive, a network folder, or an external hard disk. You can transfer: · · · · · User accounts Files and folders Program settings Internet settings and favorites E-mail settings, contacts, and messages Add users Each person using your computer can have a user account. With user accounts, each person can choose how the computer looks and functions while they're using the computer. To find a file in a folder, type any part of the file name in the Search box. You can also use this feature when you don't know where a file is located or when you want to do an advanced search. Windows AeroTM Windows Aero is the premium visual experience in Windows Vista. It features a translucent glass design with subtle window animations and Windows Flip 3D, which is a way to preview your open windows in three-dimensional stacks. Security Security Center shows the status of all your security settings. From there, you can change settings for your computer's firewall, antispyware and antivirus software, and updates. Another security feature, User Account Control, can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. Parental Controls Parental Controls give you the means to decide when your children use the computer, which websites they visit, and which games they're allowed to play. You can also get reports of your children's computer activity. Windows Defender Windows Defender can help protect your computer against spyware. When Windows Defender detects suspicious activity by unknown software, it alerts you to the potential threat. Windows Backup and Restore Center Windows Backup and Restore Center can help you prevent data loss. You can make backup copies of your files and settings when you choose, or have backups made automatically on a set schedule. Windows Internet Explorer® 7 Internet Explorer 7 includes tabbed browsing for viewing multiple websites in the same browser window, Phishing Filter for better protection from online fraud, and RSS feeds for getting updated web content automatically. Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center shows you realtime network status and links to network settings. Set up a network, connect more securely to public networks, monitor network security, and fix network problems. 1 What's new 1 Windows Photo Gallery Windows Photo Gallery lets you view, organize, edit, and print digital pictures. Plug a digital camera into your computer and transfer photos to the Pictures folder. Then use Photo Gallery to crop pictures, remove red eye, and make other corrections. Sync Center Sync Center allows you to keep information in sync between your computer; network folders; mobile devices, such as portable music players; and programs that support Sync Center. Windows Movie Maker Create home movies that you can share with family and friends. Windows Movie Maker has improved graphics, enhanced HD support, and new effects and transitions. Windows Mail Windows Mail is an improved e-mail program that filters junk mail and can help protect you from attacks aimed at stealing your personal information, and malicious software delivered through e-mail attachments. Windows DVD Maker Easily create professional-looking DVDs with transitions and chapters that you can enjoy in your home DVD player. Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center is the place to find and change settings that can enhance how you hear, see, and use your computer. This is also where you can go to set up your screen reader and find other helpful tools. Windows Meeting Space Windows Meeting Space allows you to collaborate with other people nearby, share your desktop, and distribute and co-edit documents, whether you're in a meeting room or cafe. [. . . ] For example, you can move the touch pointer on the screen and open files and folders. Handwriting recognition You can teach the handwriting recognizer how you write by providing handwriting samples. You can also turn on automatic learning to gather information about the words you use and how you write them. Pen cursors On a Tablet PC, pen cursors give visual feedback when you perform tablet pen actions, such as single-tap, double-tap, and right-click. They make it easier to target small items, such as scroll bars and menu icons, or the edges of windows. Pen flicks Pen flicks are gestures you can make with your tablet pen to quickly navigate through browser windows and documents, and perform editing tasks. For example, you can drag up or down on a page, or paste an item into a document--all with a flick of your pen. Snipping Tool Snipping Tool lets you capture a snip, or screen shot, of any object on your screen so you can save, annotate, or share the image. [. . . ]