Easy Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

by O'Hara, Shelley; Welsh, Kate

• ISBN13: 9780789730367
• ISBN10: 0789730367
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

Easy Windows XP, Home Edition 2nd Editioncovers more than 150 of the most important tasks, ranging from the simple features such as opening a folder to more advanced topics such as installing new hardware or restoring a system. This book uses visual learning to appeal to the most common users of Windows XP - the home user.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Understanding the Desktop

Understanding the Start Menu

Opening and Closing a Window

Minimizing a Window

Maximizing a Window

Moving a Window

Resizing a Window

Arranging Windows on the Desktop

Using Menus

Using Shortcut Menus

Using a Dialog Box

Getting Help

Getting Context-Sensitive Help

Restarting and Shutting Down the Computer

Working with Programs

Starting a Program from the Start Menu

Exiting a Program

Starting a Program from a Shortcut Icon

Switching Between Programs

Saving and Closing a Document

Opening a Document

Switching Between Open Documents

Creating a New Document

Working with Folders

Opening My Computer

Opening the My Documents Folder

Opening the My Pictures Folder

Opening the My Music Folder

Selecting a Folder

Navigating Folders

Changing the Window View

Sorting the Contents of a Window

Grouping Icons

Creating a New Folder

Displaying the Folders List

Copying Folders

Moving Folders

Renaming Folders

Deleting Folders

Changing the Folder Options

Working with Files

Selecting Files

Viewing File Details

Viewing File Properties

Renaming a File

Moving a File

Printing a File from a File Window

Copying a File

Copying a File to a Floppy Disk

Deleting a File

Undeleting a File

Opening a File from a File Window

Setting File Associations

Searching for Documents

Working with Printers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras

Adding a Printer

Displaying Installed Printers

Setting Printing Preferences

Viewing Printer Properties

Previewing a Document

Printing a Document

Viewing the Print Queue

Canceling a Print Job

Viewing Fonts

Adding Fonts

Setting Up a Scanner

Setting Up a Digital Camera

Printing Photographs

Ordering Photo Prints from the Internet

Entertainment

Playing Games

Changing the Volume

Playing a Sound with Sound Recorder

Playing an Audio CD

Working with Media Player Controls

Changing the Visualizations

Copying CD Tracks

Using the Media Library

Creating a Playlist

Tuning into the Radio

Changing the Skin for Windows Media Player

Playing a Video Clip

Importing a Movie with Windows Movie Maker

Sending Faxes and E-mail

Sending a Fax

Receiving and Viewing Faxes

Starting Outlook Express

Reading Mail

Responding to Mail

Creating and Sending New Mail

Attaching a File

Opening a File Attachment

Deleting Messages

Setting E-mail Options

Adding Addresses to Your Address Book

Using Your Address Book to Enter Names

Organizing Messages in Folders

Moving Messages

Cleaning Out the Deleted Items Folder

Connecting to the Internet

Starting Internet Explorer

Browsing with Links

Typing an Address

Searching the Internet

Adding a Site to Your Favorites List

Going to a Site in Your Favorites List

Rearranging Your Favorites List

Using the History List

Clearing the History List

E-mailing a Page or Link

Setting Your Home Page

Setting Internet Privacy Levels

Turning on Firewall Protection

Using Windows Accessories

Using Calculator

Using Command Prompt

Using WordPad

Typing Text

Selecting Text

Deleting Text

Copying Text

Moving Text

Formatting Text

Using Notepad

Using Paint

Drawing a Shape with Paint

Adding Text to a Drawing

Adding Color to a Drawing

Erasing Part of a Drawing

Personalizing Windows

Customizing the Taskbar

Selecting a Desktop Theme

Applying a Background Image

Customizing Desktop Icons

Adding Desktop Content

Choosing a Screen Saver

Changing the Color Scheme

Setting Resolution and Color Quality

Changing How the Mouse Works

Changing the Sound Scheme

Changing the System Date and Time

Setting Up Windows for Multiple Users

Using Accessibility Options

Setting Up Programs

Working with Program Shortcuts

Pinning a Program to the Start Menu

Customizing the Start Menu

Adding Programs to the Classic Start Menu

Removing Programs from the Classic Start Menu

Adding Folders to the Classic Start Menu

Rearranging the Classic Start Menu

Starting an Application When You Start Windows

Installing Software

Installing Programs Via Windows Up20030821

Uninstalling Applications

Setting Default Programs

Removing Windows Components

Maintaining Your System

Displaying System Information

Displaying Disk Information

Cleaning Up Unnecessary Files

Scanning Your Disk for Errors

Defragmenting a Disk

Scheduling Tasks

Formatting a Floppy Disk

Transferring Files and Settings from Another PC

Installing New Hardware

Restoring Your System

Home Networking Basics

Using the Network Setup Wizard

Enabling File Sharing

Browsing Shared Files

Mapping a Network Drive

Creating Network Shortcuts in My Network Places

Enabling the Security Log

Index

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