| | 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 |
| | Part I. 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 |
| | Part II. 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 |
| | Part III. 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 |
| | Part IV. 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 |
| | Part V. 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 |
| | Part VI. 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 |