Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391
Pages: 391
Authors: Steve Johnson, Perspection Inc.
- Main Page
- Table of content
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Perspection, Inc.
- Acknowledgements
- About The Author
- We Want To Hear From You
- Introduction
- Find the Best Place to Start
- What s New
- How This Book Works
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Real World Examples
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Show Me Live Software
- Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows XP
- Introduction
- Using Windows XP Home or Professional
- Identifying New Features in Windows XP
- Starting Windows XP
- Exploring the Windows Desktop
- Using the Mouse
- Using the Mouse for Quick Results
- Using the Start Menu
- Managing Windows
- Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes
- Choosing Dialog Box Options
- Using Windows Help and Support
- Switching Users
- Turning Off Your Computer
- Chapter 2. Working with Windows Programs
- Introduction
- Starting and Exitinga Program
- Changing the Way a Program Starts
- Using Windows Accessories
- Creating a Document
- Editing Text
- Formatting Text
- Setting Paragraph Tabs
- Setting Paragraph Indents
- Previewing and Printing a Document
- Saving and Closing a Document
- Sharing Information Among Programs
- Inserting and Editing Information
- Linking and Updating Information
- Inserting Special Characters
- Calculating Numbers
- Running Commands
- Playing Games
- Playing Internet Games
- Running Older Programs
- Quitting a ProgramNot Responding
- Chapter 3. Managing Files and Folders
- Introduction
- Opening and Viewing My Computer
- Viewing and Opening My Documents
- Changing the Window View
- Viewing the Folders List
- Locating Files Using the History List
- Searching for Files and Folders
- Creating and Renaming Files and Folders
- Copying and Moving Files and Folders
- Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
- Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder
- Adding a Folder to the Favorites List
- Changing Folder Options
- Changing File and Folder List Views
- Arranging Files and Folders
- Customizing Personal Folders
- Sharing Files or Folders with Others
- Compressing Files and Folders
- Managing Files Using a CD
- Chapter 4. Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel
- Introduction
- Viewing the Control Panel
- Changing the Desktop Background
- Customizing the Desktop
- Cleaning Up the Desktop
- Using a Screen Saver
- Changing the Display
- Using Multiple Monitors
- Changing the Desktop Appearance
- Setting the Date and Time
- Changing Regional Options
- Changing Language Options
- Working with Fonts
- Displaying and Arranging Toolbars
- Customizing the Taskbar
- Customizing the Start Menu
- Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts
- Using Accessibility Tools
- Using the Utility Manager
- Listening to the Computer
- Recognizing Your Speech
- Chapter 5. Exploring the Internet
- Introduction
- Understanding Web Sites and Browsers
- Connecting to the Internet
- Creating an Internet Connection
- Creating an Internet Connection Firewall
- Starting Internet Explorer
- Viewing the Internet Explorer Window
- Browsing the Web
- Navigating Basics
- Changing Your Home Page
- Modifying the Links Bar
- Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List
- Viewing and Maintaining a History List
- Making a Web Page Available Offline
- Managing Offline Pages
- Searching the Web
- Previewing and Printing a Web Page
- Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page
- Downloading Files from the Web
- Downloading Files from an FTP Site
- Saving a Web Page
- Browsing with MSN Explorer
- Using Another Web Browser
- Chapter 6. Exchanging Messages and News
- Introduction
- Starting Outlook Express
- Setting Up an Account
- Viewing the Outlook Express Start Page
- Viewing the Outlook Express Window
- Adding a Contact to the Address Book
- Composing and Sending E-Mail
- Creating E-Mail Stationery
- Reading and Replying to E-Mail
- Sending and Retrieving a File
- Managing E-Mail
- Deleting E-Mail
- Diverting Incoming E-Mail to Folders
- Managing Accounts
- Selecting a News Server
- Subscribing to a Newsgroup
- Reading the News
- Filtering the News
- Posting a News Message
- Reading News and E-Mail Offline
- Importing and Exporting Information
- Chapter 7. Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences
- Introduction
- Creating .NET Passport
- Starting Windows Messenger
- Viewing Windows Messenger
- Updating Windows Messenger
- Changing My Status
- Adding Online Contacts
- Managing Contacts and Groups
- Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- Blocking a Contact
- Sending a File During an Instant Message
- Having a Voice and Video Chat
- Sharing Graphical Content During a Chat
- Sharing Programs and Documents
- Getting Remote Assistance
- Going to a Chat Room
- Making a Phone Call with the Internet
- Sending a Message to a Mobile Device
- Selecting a Messaging Service
- Chapter 8. Working with Pictures
- Introduction
- Drawing a Picture
- Editing a Picture
- Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera
- Testing a Scanner or Digital Camera
- Scanning a Picture
- Downloading Digital Camera Pictures
- Taking Pictures from a Digital Camera
- Viewing Pictures
- Making a Photo Album
- E-Mailing a Picture
- Publishing Pictures to the Web
- Formatting and Printing Photos
- Ordering Photo Prints from the Web
- Using a Picture as a Desktop Background
- Using Pictures as a Screen Saver
- Chapter 9. Working with Windows Media Player
- Introduction
- Starting and Updating Windows Media Player
- Viewing the Media Player Window
- Playing Music from CDs
- Playing a DVD Movie
- Controlling the Volume
- Browsing the Media Guide
- Listening to Radio Stations
- Playing Msedia Files
- Playing Media Using a Playlist
- Copying CD Music
- Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device
- Adding Functionality to Media Player
- Enhancing the Media Player Display
- Changing the Media Player Look
- Viewing and Playing Music Files
- Creating a Sound File
- Modifying a Sound File
- Associating a Sound with an Event
- Chapter 10. Creating Movies Using Movie Maker
- Introduction
- Planning a Movie Maker Project
- Starting Movie Maker
- Viewing the Movie Maker Window
- Opening an Existing Project
- Capturing Video and Audio
- Importing Video and Audio
- Adding Slides to a Movie
- Organizing Clips and Collections
- Working with Clips
- Creating a Movie Maker Project File
- Trimming Clips
- Adding Transitions Between Clips
- Adding Video Effects
- Adding Titles and Credits
- Adding a Soundtrack
- Adding a Narration
- Using AutoMovie
- Saving a Project
- Saving a Movie
- Having More Fun with Movie Maker
- Chapter 11. Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
- Introduction
- Securing a Computer
- Adding and Deleting User Accounts
- Creating a Guest Account
- Changing a User s Group or Account Type
- Changing the Start Up Screen
- Changing an Account Picture
- Setting and Changing a Password
- Resetting a Password
- Locking the Computer
- Protecting Files with a Password
- Making a Folder Private
- Encrypting Files for Safety
- Analyzing Computer Security
- Understanding Security on the Internet
- Creating Security Zones
- Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor
- Protecting Personal Information on the Internet
- Protecting Internet Privacy
- Protecting an Internet Identity
- Avoiding Viruses
- Chapter 12. Managing Files Using a Network
- Introduction
- Understanding Network Services
- Viewing Network Connection Properties
- Viewing Network Computer Properties
- Viewing a Network
- Setting Up a Home Network
- Joining a Domain Network
- Connecting to a Network Using a Modem
- Connecting to a Network over the Internet
- Connecting to a Computer from Another Location
- Connecting to a Computer Directly
- Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive
- Creating a Shortcut to a Network
- Sharing a Folder over a Network
- Using Briefcase to Update Files
- Controlling a Remote Computer
- Sharing an Internet Connection
- Changing a Dial-Up Connection
- Chapter 13. Printing and Faxing
- Introduction
- Understanding Printers
- Viewing Printers
- Installing a Printer
- Specifying a Default Printer
- Renaming or Deleting a Printer
- Sharing a Printer
- Printing Documents
- Managing Printers and Print Jobs
- Changing Printer Properties
- Changing Printer Preferences
- Understanding Faxes
- Setting Up a Fax
- Creating a Fax Cover Page
- Sending a Fax
- Managing Outgoing Faxes
- Receiving a Fax
- Reviewing a Fax
- Viewing and Annotating a Fax
- Changing Fax Properties
- Changing Fax Options
- Chapter 14. Maintaining Your Computer
- Introduction
- Understanding Disk File Systems
- Formatting a Disk
- Displaying Disk and Folder Information
- Transferring Files Using a Disk
- Copying a Disk
- Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
- Optimizing a Disk
- Cleaning Up a Disk
- Scheduling Maintenance
- Adding or Removing Windows Components
- Installing or Uninstalling a Program
- Setting Program Access and Defaults
- Improving Computer Performance
- Updating Windows
- Restoring Computer Settings
- Starting Windows When Problems Occur
- Setting Startup and Recovery Options
- Chapter 15. Managing Hardware
- Introduction
- Understanding Plug and Play Hardware
- Installing Hardware Devices
- Viewing System Hardware
- Viewing Hardware Settings
- Changing Mouse Settings
- Changing Keyboard Settings
- Changing Phone Dialing Options
- Changing Modem Options
- Changing Game Controller Settings
- Controlling Power Options
- Adding a Secondary Monitor
- Creating Hardware Profiles
- Removing Hardware Devices
- Chapter 16. Backing Up Your Computer
- Introduction
- Developing a Backup Strategy
- Starting Backup
- Understanding Backup Permissions
- Performing a Backup Using a Wizard
- Selecting Advanced Options Using a Wizard
- Performing a Backup
- Scheduling a Backup
- Viewing and Printing a Report
- Restoring Backed Up Files
- Deleting a Backup Set
- Changing Backup Options
- Creating an Automated System Recovery Disk
- Chapter 17. Administering Your Computer
- Introduction
- Exploring Windows Administrative Tools
- Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer
- Managing an Event Log
- Changing Log Settings
- Creating a Performance Chart
- Setting Up an Alert
- Monitor Local Security Settings
- Viewing Computer Management Tools
- Managing Disks
- Managing Local Users and Groups
- Viewing and Saving System Information
- Changing Registry Settings
- Appendix A. Appendix
- Introduction
- Preparing to Install Windows XP
- Installing Windows XP
- Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer
- Having Fun with PowerToys
- Troubleshooting
- Accessibility
- Backing up
- Briefcase
- CD Drive
- Desktop
- Dial-Up Networking
- E-mail, receiving
- E-mail, sending
- Faxing
- Files
- Folders
- Games
- Hard disks
- Hardware
- Installing Windows
- Internet, browsing
- Internet, connecting to
- Laptops
- Mouse
- Movie Maker
- Networks, home
- Networks, office
- Optimizing
- Pictures
- Printing
- Programs
- Scanner and Camera
- Screen
- Screen saver
- Sound
- Shutdown Windows
- Start menu
- Startup
- Taskbar
- Toolbars
- Window
- Windows Media Player
- Windows Messenger
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391
Pages: 391
Authors: Steve Johnson, Perspection Inc.