| |  | Copyright |
| | | About the Author |
| | | Acknowledgments |
| | | We Want to Hear from You! |
| | | It's as Easy as 1-2-3 |
| | | Introduction to Easy Microsoft Windows XP |
| | | Part 1. Getting Started |
| | | | Task 1: Understanding the Desktop |
| | | | Task 2: Understanding the Start Menu |
| | | | Task 3: Opening and Closing a Window |
| | | | Task 4: Minimizing a Window |
| | | | Task 5: Maximizing a Window |
| | | | Task 6: Moving a Window |
| | | | Task 7: Resizing a Window |
| | | | Task 8: Arranging Windows on the Desktop |
| | | | Task 9: Using Menus |
| | | | Task 10: Using Shortcut Menus |
| | | | Task 11: Using a Dialog Box |
| | | | Task 12: Getting Help |
| | | | Task 13: Getting Context-Sensitive Help |
| | | | Task 14: Restarting and Shutting Down the Computer |
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| | | Part 2. Working with Programs |
| | | | Task 1: Starting a Program from the Start Menu |
| | | | Task 2: Exiting a Program |
| | | | Task 3: Starting a Program from a Shortcut Icon |
| | | | Task 4: Switching Between Programs |
| | | | Task 5: Saving and Closing a Document |
| | | | Task 6: Opening a Document |
| | | | Task 7: Switching Between Open Documents |
| | | | Task 8: Creating a New Document |
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| | | Part 3. Working with Folders |
| | | | Task 1: Opening My Computer |
| | | | Task 2: Opening the My Documents Folder |
| | | | Task 3: Opening the My Pictures Folder |
| | | | Task 4: Opening the My Music Folder |
| | | | Task 5: Selecting a Folder |
| | | | Task 6: Navigating Folders |
| | | | Task 7: Changing the Window View |
| | | | Task 8: Sorting the Contents of a Window |
| | | | Task 9: Grouping Icons |
| | | | Task 10: Creating a New Folder |
| | | | Task 11: Displaying the Folders List |
| | | | Task 12: Copying Folders |
| | | | Task 13: Moving Folders |
| | | | Task 14: Renaming Folders |
| | | | Task 15: Deleting Folders |
| | | | Task 16: Changing the Folder Options |
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| | | Part 4. Working with Files |
| | | | Task 1: Selecting Files |
| | | | Task 2: Viewing File Details |
| | | | Task 3: Viewing File Properties |
| | | | Task 4: Renaming a File |
| | | | Task 5: Moving a File |
| | | | Task 6: Printing a File from a File Window |
| | | | Task 7: Copying a File |
| | | | Task 8: Copying a File to a Floppy Disk |
| | | | Task 9: Deleting a File |
| | | | Task 10: Undeleting a File |
| | | | Task 11: Opening a File from a File Window |
| | | | Task 12: Setting File Associations |
| | | | Task 13: Searching for Documents |
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| | | Part 5. Working with Printers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras |
| | | | Task 1: Adding a Printer |
| | | | Task 2: Displaying Installed Printers |
| | | | Task 3: Setting Printing Preferences |
| | | | Task 4: Viewing Printer Properties |
| | | | Task 5: Previewing a Document |
| | | | Task 6: Printing a Document |
| | | | Task 7: Viewing the Print Queue |
| | | | Task 8: Canceling a Print Job |
| | | | Task 9: Viewing Fonts |
| | | | Task 10: Adding Fonts |
| | | | Task 11: Setting Up a Scanner |
| | | | Task 12: Setting Up a Digital Camera |
| | | | Task 13: Printing Photographs |
| | | | Task 14: Ordering Photo Prints from the Internet |
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| | | Part 6. Entertainment |
| | | | Task 1: Playing Games |
| | | | Task 2: Changing the Volume |
| | | | Task 3: Playing a Sound with Sound Recorder |
| | | | Task 4: Playing an Audio CD |
| | | | Task 5: Working with Media Player Controls |
| | | | Task 6: Changing the Visualizations |
| | | | Task 7: Copying CD Tracks |
| | | | Task 8: Using the Media Library |
| | | | Task 9: Creating a Playlist |
| | | | Task 10: Tuning into the Radio |
| | | | Task 11: Changing the Skin for Windows Media Player |
| | | | Task 12: Playing a Video Clip |
| | | | Task 13: Importing a Movie with Windows Movie Maker |
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| | | Part 7. Sending Faxes and E-mail |
| | | | Task 1: Sending a Fax |
| | | | Task 2: Receiving and Viewing Faxes |
| | | | Task 3: Starting Outlook Express |
| | | | Task 4: Reading Mail |
| | | | Task 5: Responding to Mail |
| | | | Task 6: Creating and Sending New Mail |
| | | | Task 7: Attaching a File |
| | | | Task 8: Opening a File Attachment |
| | | | Task 9: Deleting Messages |
| | | | Task 10: Setting E-mail Options |
| | | | Task 11: Adding Addresses to Your Address Book |
| | | | Task 12: Using Your Address Book to Enter Names |
| | | | Task 13: Organizing Messages in Folders |
| | | | Task 14: Moving Messages |
| | | | Task 15: Cleaning Out the Deleted Items Folder |
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| | | Part 8. Connecting to the Internet |
| | | | Task 1: Starting Internet Explorer |
| | | | Task 2: Browsing with Links |
| | | | Task 3: Typing an Address |
| | | | Task 4: Searching the Internet |
| | | | Task 5: Adding a Site to Your Favorites List |
| | | | Task 6: Going to a Site in Your Favorites List |
| | | | Task 7: Rearranging Your Favorites List |
| | | | Task 8: Using the History List |
| | | | Task 9: Clearing the History List |
| | | | Task 10: E-mailing a Page or Link |
| | | | Task 11: Setting Your Home Page |
| | | | Task 12: Setting Internet Privacy Levels |
| | | | Task 13: Turning on Firewall Protection |
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| | | Part 9. Using Windows Accessories |
| | | | Task 1: Using Calculator |
| | | | Task 2: Using Command Prompt |
| | | | Task 3: Using WordPad |
| | | | Task 4: Typing Text |
| | | | Task 5: Selecting Text |
| | | | Task 6: Deleting Text |
| | | | Task 7: Copying Text |
| | | | Task 8: Moving Text |
| | | | Task 9: Formatting Text |
| | | | Task 10: Using Notepad |
| | | | Task 11: Using Paint |
| | | | Task 12: Drawing a Shape with Paint |
| | | | Task 13: Adding Text to a Drawing |
| | | | Task 14: Adding Color to a Drawing |
| | | | Task 15: Erasing Part of a Drawing |
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| | | Part 10. Personalizing Windows |
| | | | Task 1: Customizing the Taskbar |
| | | | Task 2: Selecting a Desktop Theme |
| | | | Task 3: Applying a Background Image |
| | | | Task 4: Customizing Desktop Icons |
| | | | Task 5: Adding Desktop Content |
| | | | Task 6: Choosing a Screen Saver |
| | | | Task 7: Changing the Color Scheme |
| | | | Task 8: Setting Resolution and Color Quality |
| | | | Task 9: Changing How the Mouse Works |
| | | | Task 10: Changing the Sound Scheme |
| | | | Task 11: Changing the System Date and Time |
| | | | Task 12: Setting Up Windows for Multiple Users |
| | | | Task 13: Using Accessibility Options |
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| | | Part 11. Setting Up Programs |
| | | | Task 1: Working with Program Shortcuts |
| | | | Task 2: Pinning a Program to the Start Menu |
| | | | Task 3: Customizing the Start Menu |
| | | | Task 4: Adding Programs to the Classic Start Menu |
| | | | Task 5: Removing Programs from the Classic Start Menu |
| | | | Task 6: Adding Folders to the Classic Start Menu |
| | | | Task 7: Rearranging the Classic Start Menu |
| | | | Task 8: Starting an Application When You Start Windows |
| | | | Task 9: Installing Software |
| | | | Task 10: Installing Programs Via Windows Update |
| | | | Task 11: Uninstalling Applications |
| | | | Task 12: Setting Default Programs |
| | | | Task 13: Removing Windows Components |
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| | | Part 12. Maintaining Your System |
| | | | Task 1: Displaying System Information |
| | | | Task 2: Displaying Disk Information |
| | | | Task 3: Cleaning Up Unnecessary Files |
| | | | Task 4: Scanning Your Disk for Errors |
| | | | Task 5: Defragmenting a Disk |
| | | | Task 6: Scheduling Tasks |
| | | | Task 7: Formatting a Floppy Disk |
| | | | Task 8: Transferring Files and Settings from Another PC |
| | | | Task 9: Installing New Hardware |
| | | | Task 10: Restoring Your System |
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| | | Part 13. Home Networking Basics |
| | | | Task 1: Using the Network Setup Wizard |
| | | | Task 2: Enabling File Sharing |
| | | | Task 3: Browsing Shared Files |
| | | | Task 4: Mapping a Network Drive |
| | | | Task 5: Creating Network Shortcuts in My Network Places |
| | | | Task 6: Enabling the Security Log |
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