This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com [ Team LiB ] • Table of Contents Show Me Microsoft® Windows® XP By Steve Johnson Perspection, Inc Publisher: Que Pub Date: August 12, 2003 ISBN: 0-7897-3018-9 Pages: 480 Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional editions provide an elegant new user interface and powerful new tools with which to burn a CD, view and manage digital photos and music, and invite PC experts to see and manipulate what's on your screen over the Internet This book covers all the important tasks that readers need to know, from using WordPad, Paint, and Outlook Express to configuring a firewall and backing up data Service Pack coverage is included Show Me Microsoft Windows XP offers readers a fast, visual way to solve problems and get work done with Windows XP, covering the tasks in a way that makes it easy for new and upgrading users to get going quickly Other features include a "Troubleshooting Guide" to help solve common problems, and a "Project Guide" with a listing of real-world projects by feature [ Team LiB ] This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com [ Team LiB ] Table of Contents Show Me Microsoftđ Windowsđ XP By Steve Johnson Perspection, Inc Publisher: Que Pub Date: August 12, 2003 ISBN: 0-7897-3018-9 Pages: 480 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 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 Working with Windows Programs This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com Chapter 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 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 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 This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com 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 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 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 This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com Reading the News Filtering the News Posting a News Message Reading News and E-Mail Offline Importing and Exporting Information Chapter 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 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 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 This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com 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 This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com 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 This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com 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 This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com 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 [ Team LiB ] This document is created with a trial version of CHM2PDF Pilot http://www.colorpilot.com [ Team LiB ] Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Perspection, Inc All rights reserved No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, 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