Table of Contents

Top 10 Laptop Tips

1.      Change the background

2.      Use Flip 3D

3.      Turn on and off WiFi

4.      Upload digital photos and view a slideshow

5.      Join a network

6.      Listen to a music CD or watch a DVD

7.      Watch, pause and rewind live TV

8.      View and reply to an email

9.      Change AutoPlay settings

10.  Back up data to an external drive

Chapter 1 – Explore your laptop

·        Plug in the power cable

·        Access and use USB ports

·        Locate and use Ethernet ports

·        Connect external speakers or headphones

·        Locate additional ports

·        Locate, insert or remove the battery

·        Locate the power button and start Vista

·        Activate Windows Vista

·        Use the touchpad

·        Locate specialised keyboard keys

·        Access configurable keyboard keys

·        View the Welcome Center

·        Watch demonstration videos

·        Shut down Windows safely

Chapter 2 – Computing essentials

·        Use the Start button

·        Open your personal folder

·        Close a folder or window

·        Minimise a window

·        Restore a window

·        Maximise a window

·        Move a window

·        Resize a window

·        Change the view in a window

·        Use Help and Support

·        Open an application

·        Search for a program with the Start menu

Chapter 3 – Vista essentials

·        View computer details

·        Change the screen saver

·        Change the background

·        Add desktop icons

·        Use Flip

·        Use Flip 3D

·        Enable the Sidebar

·        Enable Aero

·        Set the time on the clock gadget

·        Add or remove a Sidebar gadget

·        Close the Sidebar

Chapter 4 – Mobility essentials

·        Open the Mobility Center

·        Adjust screen brightn