Windows 7 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) [Paperback]

Kate Shoup (Author), AGI Creative Team (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2010 | ISBN-10: 047056802X | ISBN-13: 978-0470568026 | Edition: 1

Bring the classroom to your home with this training DVD and full-color instructional book!

Windows 7 is the much-anticipated new operating system from Microsoft and is packed with new features and capabilities. With this book-and-DVD combination, you can learn essential skills and explore all the exciting new possibilities that Windows 7 has to offer. Fifteen self-paced lessons allow you to move at a speed that is comfortable for your learning style. Step-by-step instructions, lesson files, and video tutorials complement each topic covered.

You'll investigate the new interface and functionality and learn how to customize settings, work with Internet Explorer, and maintain and troubleshoot issues. Packed with helpful information, this book encourages you to confidently get the most out of the new features of Windows 7.

• Serves as your own personal instructor, providing you with a valuable DVD-and-book combination that takes you from the basics through intermediate-level topics
• Allows you to learn the exciting new features of Windows 7 at your own pace, with video tutorials that complement the topics covered in the book
• Demonstrates how to customize settings, work with Internet Explorer, and maintain and troubleshoot issues
• Encourages you to get the most out of everything Windows 7 has to offer

Windows 7 Digital Classroom is like having your own personal instructor guiding you through each lesson, while you work at your own pace.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

You have a personal tutor in the Digital Classroom

If you want expert instruction that fits into your schedule, Digital Classroom delivers. Software experts and master teachers guide you through 15 lessons, helping you learn Windows 7 at your own speed. Full-color, step-by-step instructions in the book are enhanced with video tutorials on the DVD. With Digital Classroom, you have your own private instructor showing you the easiest way to learn essential Windows 7 skills.

• Start Windows 7, navigate the desktop, and personalize your computer

• Use basic programs, work with files and folders, and customize settings

• Use Windows Live applications to share and edit digital images

• Set up Windows Live Mail and Messenger for e-mail and IM

• Connect your computer to the Internet and share files and folders

• Work with photos, music, and movies

• Maintain and secure your PC and Windows 7

About the Author

Kate Shoup is a versatile writer who authored Office 2007: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks and coauthored Windows Vista Visual Encyclopedia. The AGI Training Team develops and delivers training programs on a variety of software applications and platforms. Their instructors have delivered training at Microsoft's headquarters and their content has been featured on Microsoft.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 26, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047056802X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470568026
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #325,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected to read, but I recommend this book for beginners!, August 3, 2010

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This review is from: Windows 7 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) (Paperback)

Definitely not for intermediate users and tech alike people, but for users that just started learning using Windows 7.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference Book To Have, February 18, 2011

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Jenny Laskarzewski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows 7 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) (Paperback)

I enjoy this book as much as anyone can enjoy a reference book, definitely felt like I knew Windows 7 well after finishing it. For those who needs a quick reference about Windows 7 basics, this is a good one to have.

Great speed in delivery. Book was in excellent condition with big discount from the seller. I highly recommend this seller. Thank you!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars inside view, April 2, 2010

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Michael Beloved (Brooklyn NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Windows 7 Digital Classroom, (Book and Video Training) (Paperback)

This is an inside view of Win 7 for beginners.

It is laid out neatly and take you through the functions and their usage thoroughly