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Absolute Beginners Guide to Windows XP (2nd Edition)
Absolute Beginners Guide to Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 078973432X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 176
Authors:
Shelley OHara
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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
Year: 2005
Pages: 176
Authors:
Shelley OHara
BUY ON AMAZON
Java I/O
Compressing Streams
Zip Files
How Object Serialization Works
JFileChooser
Piped Readers and Writers
Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project
Why Project Risk Management?
Identifying Project Schedule Risk
Managing Activity Risks
Conclusion
Appendix A Selected Detail From the PERIL Database
Image Processing with LabVIEW and IMAQ Vision
Introduction to IMAQ Vision Builder
Video Standards
Spatial Image Filtering
Character Recognition
Application Examples
Excel Scientific and Engineering Cookbook (Cookbooks (OReilly))
Importing Data Using Drag-and-Drop
Combining Chart Types
Manipulating Matrices
Performing Multiple Linear Regression
Generating Nonlinear Curve Fits Using Excel Charts
101 Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Applications
Working with the Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Language
Building Windows Forms User Interfaces
Working with the .NET Framework
GDI+
Building Enterprise Services Applications
Logistics and Retail Management: Emerging Issues and New Challenges in the Retail Supply Chain
Retail Logistics: Changes and Challenges
The Internationalization of the Retail Supply Chain
Fashion Logistics and Quick Response
Logistics in Tesco: Past, Present and Future
Rethinking Efficient Replenishment in the Grocery Sector
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