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Self Help Documents: Microsoft Windows 7

OTS is pleased to offer the following PDF publications and Flash movie tutorialsmovie tutorialas self-help technology resources for the Towson University community. (For other non-profit use please refer to our copyright information.) To open a publication or play a movie tutorial, click on its title. If your browser does not properly display the publication, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Reader. If your browser does not properly display the movie, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Flash Player. To search this page for a specific word or phrase, press Ctrl-F.

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 Windows 7: New Features Overview
Windows 7 was designed to simplify everyday tasks and work the way you want. This self-help document guides you through the new features in Windows 7.
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 Windows 7: The Desktop and Visual Enhancements
This self help document will guide you through the new desktop features and the new visual enhancements in Windows 7. This includes pinned icons and documents, jump files, flip and flip 3-D, themes, backgrounds and much more. 
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 Windows 7: Snipping Tool

The Snipping tool is used to capture screen shots that you may annotate, save or share. This self-help document will take you through all the features of this Windows 7 addition.
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 Windows 7: Speech Recognition
You no longer have to use your keyboard. You can just tell the computer what to do. You may dictate documents, create an email by speaking the recipient's name, open a software package by saying "double-click software name" and much more.
Windows Logo Windows 7: Quick Reference Guide
Use this valuable quick reference guide to learn the basic features of Windows 7
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