| What's New in Microsoft Windows XP | vii |
| Getting Help | ix |
| Using the Book's CD-ROM | xi |
| Conventions and Features | xv |
| 1 Getting Started with Windows XP | 1 |
| Understanding Windows XP Basics | 2 |
| Logging On to a Windows XP Professional Computer on a Network Domain | 5 |
| Logging On to a Windows XP Home Edition Computer | 9 |
| Logging Off of Windows XP | 12 |
| Shutting Down a Windows XP Professional Computer | 13 |
| Shutting Down a Windows XP Home Edition Computer | 14 |
| 2 Working Efficiently in Windows XP | 16 |
| Getting to Know the Windows Desktop | 18 |
| Working with the Start Menu | 20 |
| Using the Taskbar | 27 |
| Creating Shortcuts | 31 |
| Rearranging Your Desktop | 36 |
| Cleaning Up Your Desktop | 37 |
| 3 Managing Computer Security | 40 |
| Changing Your Computer's Name | 42 |
| Working with User Accounts in Windows XP Professional | 46 |
| Working with User Accounts in Windows XP Home Edition | 53 |
| Switching Quickly Among Users | 57 |
| 4 Adding Hardware and Software | 60 |
| Installing Speakers and a Microphone | 63 |
| Installing a Local Printer | 68 |
| Installing a Network Printer | 74 |
| Installing a Scanner or Camera | 78 |
| Installing a Storage Device | 79 |
| Installing Internal Devices | 81 |
| Installing a New Software Program | 83 |
| Installing Windows Components | 87 |
| Starting Programs Automatically | 87 |
| 5 Working with Files and Folders | 90 |
| Exploring Your Computer | 93 |
| Viewing Files and Folders in Different Ways | 101 |
| Looking at File and Folder Information | 107 |
| Creating, Editing, and Deleting Files and Folders | 113 |
| Moving and Renaming Files and Folders | 118 |
| Finding Files | 122 |
| 6 Personalizing Windows XP | 126 |
| Changing the Look and Feel of Windows | 127 |
| Applying a Custom Desktop Background | 130 |
| Selecting a Screen Saver | 133 |
| Changing Your Monitor Settings | 136 |
| Changing Your System's Date and Time | 139 |
| Changing Your Regional and Language Settings | 141 |
| Making Windows XP Easier to See and Use | 146 |
| Training Your Computer to Recognize Your Voice | 148 |
| Choosing a Voice for Your Computer | 153 |
| 7 Making Connections | 156 |
| Connecting to the Internet | 157 |
| Networking Two or More Computers | 163 |
| Sharing Drives and Folders | 164 |
| Sharing a Printer | 168 |
| Connecting to a Virtual Private Network | 170 |
| 8 Communicating with Other People | 176 |
| Creating a Passport Account | 177 |
| Setting Up Windows Messenger | 183 |
| Adding Contacts to Windows Messenger | 187 |
| Sending and Receiving Instant Messages | 191 |
| Setting Up Outlook Express | 196 |
| Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages | 204 |
| Creating E-mail Stationery | 208 |
| Adding Contacts to Your Address Book | 212 |
| 9 Having Fun with Windows XP | 218 |
| Playing Games | 219 |
| Surfing the Web | 220 |
| Using Windows Media Player | 226 |
| Personalizing Windows Media Player | 233 |
| Listening to Music from a CD or from Your Computer | 234 |
| Creating a Music Playlist | 238 |
| Copying Music Files to a CD or Handheld Device | 240 |
| Sharing Digital Photos | 241 |
| 10 Solving Problems | 248 |
| Keeping Your Computer Up to Date | 249 |
| Diagnosing System Problems | 251 |
| Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk | 257 |
| Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Drive | 259 |
| Helping Yourself | 261 |
| Joining a Windows Newsgroup | 263 |
| Contacting Product Support | 267 |
| Asking for Help from Someone Else | 270 |
| Backing Up and Restoring Files | 275 |
| Restoring Your Operating System | 278 |
| Quick Reference | 283 |
| Chapter 1:Getting Started with Windows XP | 283 |
| Chapter 2:Working Efficiently in Windows XP | 283 |
| Chapter 3:Managing Computer Security | 285 |
| Chapter 4:Adding Hardware and Software | 287 |
| Chapter 5:Working with Files and Folders | 290 |
| Chapter 6:Personalizing Windows XP | 292 |
| Chapter 7:Making Connections | 294 |
| Chapter 8:Communicating with Other People | 296 |
| Chapter 9:Having Fun with Windows XP | 297 |
| Chapter 10:Solving Problems | 298 |
| GLOSSARY | 303 |
| INDEX | 323 |
