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Upgrade to a digital lifestyle! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Windows XP, Second Edition is not just about using Windows, but also about how to live in a digital world where you can share pictures over the Internet, download music from websites, communicate with long-distance family and friends on the computer, and more. Step-by-step instructions will show you how to accomplish key tasks and take precautions to protect your computer from viruses and spyware. Some of the tasks covered include: Starting programs Understanding file management basics Getting wired for communication Working with photographs Playing music and videos Improving your computer's performance Upgrading Windows Updated to include information on Service Pack 2, Absolute Beginner's guide to Windows XP, Second Edition will show you how to work with Windows XP to make your life easier!

Table of Contents:
Introduction.     Some Key Terms     Some Things to Keep in Mind     The Basic Structure of This Book     Conventions Used in This Book I. THE BASICS. 1. Getting Started with Windows XP.     Checking Out the Desktop     Displaying the Start Menu     Working with Desktop Icons     Viewing the Taskbar     Viewing the System Tray     Working with Windows     Opening and Closing Windows     Changing the Size of Windows     Arranging the Windows     Starting a Program     Starting a Recent Program     Listing All Programs     Starting a Program from a Shortcut Icon     Switching Between Programs     Working in a Program     Selecting Commands     Using the Toolbar     Exiting a Program 2. Saving and Printing Your Work.     Saving a Document     Switching Folders     Creating a New Folder     Tips for Saving a Document     Saving Backup Copies     Saving in a Different File Format     Closing a Document     Opening a Document     Creating a New Document     Printing a Document     Viewing and Canceling Print Jobs     Printing Tips 3. Managing Files.     Opening My Computer     Opening Drives and Folders     Navigating Folders     Using the Folders Bar     Using the Task Pane     Creating a New Folder     Displaying and Selecting Files     Deleting and Undeleting Files and Folders     Deleting a File or Folder     Undeleting a File     Emptying the Recycle Bin     Renaming a File or Folder     Reorganizing Folders and Files     Copying Folders and Files     Copying with the Copy Command     Copying Files to a Floppy Disk     Copying Files to a CD 4. Troubleshooting Common Problems.     Closing Stuck Programs     Is the Program Busy?     Closing a Program from the Taskbar     Closing a Program from the Task Manager     Restarting and Shutting Down the Computer     Restarting with a Command     Restarting by Turning Off the Computer     Shutting Down the Computer     Getting Help     Browsing Help Topics     Searching for Help     Using the Help Window Toolbar     Handling Printer Problems     Dealing with Viruses and Other Security Problems II. COMMUNICATIONS. 5. Getting Wired for Communication.     Understanding the Internet     Getting the Right Equipment     Describing Modems     Finding an Internet Service Provider     Selecting a Connection Type     Selecting Browser and Email Programs     Getting Connected     Stepping Through the New Connection Wizard     Starting Your Connection     Exiting and Disconnecting 6. Setting Up Wireless Connections.     Understanding How Wireless Networking Works     What You Need To Set Up a Wireless Network     Wireless Network Cards     Wireless Access Point Router     Setting Up a Wireless Network     How To Ensure Wireless Network Security 7. Sending and Receiving Email.     Setting Up Your Email Account     Setting Up an Outlook Express Account     Setting Up a Web Mail Account     Checking Your Email     Sending Messages     Responding to Email     Creating New Mail     Sending New Messages     Sending and Handling Attachments     Attaching a File to a Message     Opening a File Attachment     Saving a File Attachment     Checking a File Attachment     Handling Messages     Deleting and Undeleting Messages     Printing Messages     Organizing Messages     Finding Messages     Handling Junk Mail     Blocking Senders     Using an Antispam Program     Exiting and Disconnecting 8. Browsing the Internet.     Getting Started with Internet Explorer     Understanding the Internet Explorer Window     Using the Toolbar     Viewing the Page Content     Using Links to Navigate     Typing a Web Address     Using Shortcuts for Web Browsing     Setting Up a Favorites List     Using the History List     Working with Web Pages     Emailing Web Pages     Printing Web Pages     Working with Text and Images     Downloading Files     Ensuring Internet Security and Privacy     Turning On Windows XP Firewall Systems     Setting Privacy Options     Dealing with Spyware     Exiting and Logging Off the Internet 9. Searching the Internet.     Searching with Internet Explorer     Getting the Most from the Search Results     Fine-Tuning the Search     Using Other Search Sites     Refining Your Search     Searching for Images or News     Browsing Through Directories or Channels     Using Other Search Site Tools 10. Sending and Receiving Faxes.     Setting Up the Fax Console     Sending a Fax     Sending a Fax with the Send Fax Wizard     Faxing from a Program     Receiving and Handling Faxes     Opening Faxes     Handling Faxes III. ENTERTAINMENT. 11. Playing Music.     Playing Audio CDs with Windows Media Player     Playing a CD     Working with Windows Media Player Controls     Changing the Appearance of the Window     Changing the Visualization     Playing Music and Videos from the Internet     Finding Music Online     Viewing Videos     Tuning the Radio     Using Other Media Players     Creating Your Own Music CDs     Copying Music Files     Creating a Playlist     Burning a CD     Playing and Recording Sounds with Sound Recorder     Playing Sounds     Recording Sounds 12. Working with Photographs and Movies.     Using a Digital Camera     Setting Up Your Digital Camera     Transferring Pictures     Working with Picture Files     Managing Picture Files     Editing Pictures     Inserting a Picture into a Document     Printing Pictures     Printing Pictures on a Printer     Ordering Photo Prints from the Internet     Emailing Pictures     Using a Scanner     Setting Up a Scanner     Scanning an Image     Creating Digital Movies IV. YOUR OWN PERSONAL WINDOWS. 13. Customizing Windows XP.     Customizing the Taskbar     Customizing the Desktop     Using a Desktop Theme     Using a Background Image     Customizing Desktop Icons     Using a Screen Saver     Changing the Color Scheme     Setting Resolution and Color Settings     Customizing the Mouse     Customizing Sounds 14. Setting Up Programs.     Creating a Shortcut to a Program     Customizing the Start Menu     Pinning a Program to the Start Menu     Unpinning a Program to the Start Menu     Rearranging Programs on the Start Menu     Changing the Appearance of the Start Menu     Installing Programs     Using the Automatic Install     Using the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel Icon     Completing the Installation     Configuring the Program Lineup     Uninstalling Applications     Removing Programs     Removing Programs Manually     More Tips on Starting Programs     Starting Programs When You Start Windows     Tips for Switching Among Programs     Using the Run Command 15. Customizing Email and Internet Explorer.     Setting Mail Options     Working with the Address Book     Adding Addresses     Setting Up Contact Groups     Using the Address Book as a Contact List     Customizing Internet Explorer     Setting Your Home Page     Organizing Your Favorites List V. EVERYDAY PC MAINTENANCE. 16. Viewing and Finding Files.     Viewing and Sorting Files     Changing the View     Sorting Files     Grouping Files     Choosing File Details     Setting Up Folder Options     Searching for Documents 17. Securing Your PC.     Backing Up Your Work     Selecting Backup Programs and Equipment     Tips for Backing Up     Checking a Disk for Errors     Using System Restore     Understanding Restore Points     Setting a System Restore Point     Restoring Your System     Checking Your Computer for Viruses     Checking System Security with Windows Security Center     Using a Virus Protection Program     Handling an Infected File     Scheduling Maintenance Tasks     Adding a New Task     Modifying Scheduled Tasks 18. Improving Your Computer's Performance.     Displaying Disk Information     Cleaning Up Your Disk     Saving Space by Compressing Files     Compressing Files     Uncompressing Files     Increasing Performance by Defragmenting Your Disk     Understanding The Basics of Disk Storage     Running Disk Defragmenter     Cleaning Up the Desktop 19. Upgrading Your Computer.     Adding a Printer     Automatic Setup     Manual Setup Using Windows's Drivers     Manual Setup Using the Printer's Drivers     Customizing Your Printer     Printing Preferences and Properties     Changing Printing Preferences     Changing Printing Properties     Installing New Fonts     Where Do Fonts Come From?     Viewing Your Installed Fonts     Installing New Fonts     Setting Up New Hardware     Setting Up New Hardware Automatically     Using the Manufacturer's Install Program     Installing New Hardware Manually     Troubleshooting Hardware Problems 20. Upgrading Windows.     Checking Your Windows Version     Installing Windows Updates     Running Automatic Updates     Checking for Updates     Setting Automatic Update Options     Installing or Removing Windows Components VI. WINDOWS XP FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS. 21. Using Windows Accessory Programs.     Checking Out the Accessories     Using WordPad     Taking a Look at the Program Window     Typing and Editing Text     Using Paint     Using Calculator     Playing Games 22. Setting Up Windows XP for Multiple Users.     Setting Up a New Account     Logging In and Out     Logging Off     Switching Users     Logging On     Modifying an Account     Changing the Account Name     Adding a Password     Assigning a Picture     Changing the Account Type     Deleting an Account 23. Using Accessibility Options.     Using the Accessibility Accessory Programs     Using Magnifier     Using Narrator     Using On-Screen Keyboard     Using Accessibility Control Panel Options     Using the Accessibility Wizard     Modifying Accessibility Options 24. Setting Up Windows XP on a Home Network.     Home Networking Basics     Planning Your Network     Installing and Configuring Network Hardware     Running the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard     Sharing Resources on a Network     Enabling File Sharing     Browsing Shared Files     Sharing Printers     Sharing Internet Connections     Controlling Network Security Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780789734327
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Que Corporation,U.S.
  • Depth: 25
  • Height: 233 mm
  • No of Pages: 384
  • Series Title: Absolute Beginner's Guide
  • Weight: 544 gr
  • ISBN-10: 078973432X
  • Publisher Date: 19 Jul 2005
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: 2
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Width: 176 mm


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