Absolute Beginners Guide to Windows XP (2nd Edition)
Absolute Beginners Guide to Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 078973432X
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 176
Pages: 176
Authors: Shelley OHara
- Absolute Beginner s Guide to Microsoft Windows XP, Second Edition
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You
- Introduction
- Some Key Terms
- Some Things to Keep in Mind
- The Basic Structure of This Book
- Conventions Used in This Book
- PartI.The Basics
- Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows XP
- Checking Out the Desktop
- Working with Windows
- Starting a Program
- Working in a Program
- Exiting a Program
- Chapter 2. Saving and Printing Your Work
- Saving a Document
- Closing a Document
- Opening a Document
- Creating a New Document
- Printing a Document
- Chapter 3. Managing Files
- Opening My Computer
- Creating a New Folder
- Displaying and Selecting Files
- Deleting and Undeleting Files and Folders
- Renaming a File or Folder
- Reorganizing Folders and Files
- Copying Folders and Files
- Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Common Problems
- Closing Stuck Programs
- Restarting and Shutting Down the Computer
- Getting Help
- Handling Printer Problems
- Dealing with Viruses and Other Security Problems
- PartII.Communications
- Chapter 5. Getting Wired for Communication
- Understanding the Internet
- Getting the Right Equipment
- Getting Connected
- Exiting and Disconnecting
- Chapter 6. Setting Up Wireless Connections
- Understanding How Wireless Networking Works
- What You Need To Set Up a Wireless Network
- Setting Up a Wireless Network
- How To Ensure Wireless Network Security
- Chapter 7. Sending and Receiving Email
- Setting Up Your Email Account
- Checking Your Email
- Sending Messages
- Sending and Handling Attachments
- Handling Messages
- Handling Junk Mail
- Exiting and Disconnecting
- Chapter 8. Browsing the Internet
- Getting Started with Internet Explorer
- Using Links to Navigate
- Typing a Web Address
- Using Shortcuts for Web Browsing
- Working with Web Pages
- Ensuring Internet Security and Privacy
- Exiting and Logging Off the Internet
- Chapter 9. Searching the Internet
- Searching with Internet Explorer
- Using Other Search Sites
- Chapter 10. Sending and Receiving Faxes
- Setting Up the Fax Console
- Sending a Fax
- Receiving and Handling Faxes
- PartIII.Entertainment
- Chapter 11. Playing Music
- Playing Audio CDs with Windows Media Player
- Playing Music and Videos from the Internet
- Creating Your Own Music CDs
- Playing and Recording Sounds with Sound Recorder
- Chapter 12. Working with Photographs and Movies
- Using a Digital Camera
- Setting Up Your Digital Camera
- Transferring Pictures
- Working with Picture Files
- Printing Pictures
- Emailing Pictures
- Using a Scanner
- Creating Digital Movies
- PartIV.Your Own Personal Windows
- Chapter 13. Customizing Windows XP
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Customizing the Desktop
- Customizing the Mouse
- Customizing Sounds
- Chapter 14. Setting Up Programs
- Creating a Shortcut to a Program
- Customizing the Start Menu
- Installing Programs
- Uninstalling Applications
- More Tips on Starting Programs
- Chapter 15. Customizing Email and Internet Explorer
- Setting Mail Options
- Working with the Address Book
- Customizing Internet Explorer
- PartV.Everyday PC Maintenance
- Chapter 16. Viewing and Finding Files
- Viewing and Sorting Files
- Setting Up Folder Options
- Searching for Documents
- Chapter 17. Securing Your PC
- Backing Up Your Work
- Checking a Disk for Errors
- Using System Restore
- Checking Your Computer for Viruses
- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
- Chapter 18. Improving Your Computer s Performance
- Displaying Disk Information
- Cleaning Up Your Disk
- Saving Space by Compressing Files
- Increasing Performance by Defragmenting Your Disk
- Cleaning Up the Desktop
- Chapter 19. Upgrading Your Computer
- Adding a Printer
- Customizing Your Printer
- Printing Preferences and Properties
- Installing New Fonts
- Setting Up New Hardware
- Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
- Chapter 20. Upgrading Windows
- Checking Your Windows Version
- Installing Windows Updates
- Installing or Removing Windows Components
- PartVI.Windows XP for Special Situations
- Chapter 21. Using Windows Accessory Programs
- Checking Out the Accessories
- Using WordPad
- Using Paint
- Using Calculator
- Playing Games
- Chapter 22. Setting Up Windows XP for Multiple Users
- Setting Up a New User Account
- Logging In and Out
- Modifying a User Account
- Chapter 23. Using Accessibility Options
- Using the Accessibility Accessory Programs
- Using Accessibility Control Panel Options
- Chapter 24. Setting Up Windows XP on a Home Network
- Home Networking Basics
- Sharing Resources on a Network
- Index
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Absolute Beginners Guide to Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 078973432X
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 176
Pages: 176
Authors: Shelley OHara