Special Elements in the Book

As you work through the book, you’ll run across the following special elements that will help you get the most out of Windows Vista:

  • Tips and notes. Sound advice for getting better performance, better results, and whatever extra can be pulled from a given application or task. These suggestions offer guidance for performing tasks more effectively.

  • Sidebars. Stand-alone sections within the main body of a chapter. The sidebars are related to the chapter’s topic but are completely independent of the chapter discussion. They offer ways to take your experiences even further. For instance, in Chapter 4, a sidebar details how to compress a group of images prior to e-mailing them. Although this does relate to sharing photos, ...

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