This colorful two-book kit is designed for those helping friends and family select, set up, and use a new PC—or those new to the task themselves! Get up and running right away—and get to the fun staff faster! Windows Vista Plain & Simple Guide to Helping Family & Friends: If you answer the new-computer ‘S.O.S.’ calls in your family—or you’re getting ready to buy a new PC yourself—here’s friendly, plain-talking advice. This timesaving guide answers the most common questions and how-to’s—with an emphasis on keeping it simple!

• Learn—and explain—computer concepts in non-techie terms
• Get practical PC-shopping tips—what you need and don’t need
• Hook it all up—cables, connections, components—the easy way
• Get ready to venture online—from e-mail to shopping
• Transfer photos from a digital camera
• Enjoy your first podcasts, PC games, movies, and more
  

Windows Vista Plain & Simple: Your easy, colorful, SEE-HOW guide to getting things done with Windows Vista! Jump in wherever you need answers—for simple-to-follow steps and screenshots that show exactly what to do.

• Run programs and gadgets, and play games
• Send e-mail, share files, and traverse the Web
• Organize your photos, music, and videos
• Burn CDs and DVDs—even make your own movie!
• Set up a printer and simple home network
• Adjust security settings and perform easy tune-ups and fixes