Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step, Deluxe Edition

Author Online Training Solutions, Inc. Pages 464 Disk 1 Companion CD(s) Level Intermediate Published 10/09/2002 ISBN 9780735616318 Price $39.99 To see this book's discounted price, select a reseller below.	More Information About the Book Table of Contents Sample Chapter Index Related Series Related Books About the Author Support: Book & CD Rate this book

Table of Contents

What's New in Microsoft Windows XP	ix
About Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1	ix
How New Features Are Identified	x
What's New in This Deluxe Edition	xiii
Getting Help	xv
Getting Help with This Book and Its CD-ROM	xv
Getting Help with Microsoft Windows XP	xv
Using the Book's CD-ROM	xvii
Minimum System Requirements	xvii
Installing the Practice Files	xviii
Copying Practice Files	xix
Using the Practice Files	xix
Uninstalling the Practice Files	xx
Conventions and Features	xxi
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
Checking For and Installing Service Pack 1	12
Logging Off of Windows XP	14
Shutting Down a Windows XP Professional Computer	15
Shutting Down a Windows XP Home Edition Computer	16
2  Working Efficiently in Windows XP	18
Getting to Know the Windows Desktop	20
Working with the Start Menu	22
Using the Taskbar	30
Creating Shortcuts	33
Rearranging Your Desktop	38
Cleaning Up Your Desktop	39

3  Managing Computer Security	42
Changing Your Computer's Name	44
Working with User Accounts in Windows XP Professional	48
Working with User Accounts in Windows XP Home Edition	55
Switching Quickly Among Users	59
Analyzing Your Computer's Security	62
Configuring Security Zones	67
4  Working with Hardware, Software, and Middleware	74
Installing Speakers and a Microphone	77
Installing a Local Printer	83
Installing a Network Printer	88
Installing a Scanner or Camera	92
Installing a Storage Device	93
Installing Internal Devices	94
Burning Your Own CDs	95
Installing a New Software Program	96
Installing Windows Components	99
Starting Programs Automatically	100
Using Multiple Monitors	103
Expanding Your Laptop with Peripheral Devices	105
Changing Your Default Middleware Applications	106
5  Working with Files and Folders	108
Exploring Your Computer	111
Viewing Files and Folders in Different Ways	119
Looking at File and Folder Information	125
Creating, Editing, and Deleting Files and Folders	131
Moving and Renaming Files and Folders	136
Finding Files	140
6  Personalizing Windows XP	144
Changing the Look and Feel of Windows	145

Applying a Custom Desktop Background	148
Selecting a Screen Saver	151
Changing Your Monitor Settings	154
Changing Your System's Date and Time	157
Changing Your Regional and Language Settings	159
Making Windows XP Easier to See and Use	164
Training Your Computer to Recognize Your Voice	166
Choosing a Voice for Your Computer	171
7  Making Connections	174
Connecting to the Internet	175
Networking Two or More Computers	181
Sharing Drives and Folders	182
Sharing a Printer	186
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network	188
8  Communicating with Other People	194
Creating a Passport Account	195
Getting to Know Windows Messenger	203
Setting Up Windows Messenger	204
Adding Contacts to Windows Messenger	208
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages	212
Changing Your Windows Messenger Status	218
Setting Up Outlook Express	221
Sending and Receiving E-Mail Messages	229
Creating E-Mail Stationery	234
Adding Contacts to Your Address Book	238
Sending Faxes	243
9  Working with Graphics and Documents	250
Creating New Graphics	252
Changing the View, Size, and Orientation of Graphics	258
Editing Graphics	261

Creating Custom Colors	263
Saving Graphics in Different Formats	267
Printing Graphics	270
Creating Documents	274
Formatting Words and Paragraphs	276
Inserting the Date and Time	280
Inserting Text and Graphics into Documents	281
Printing Documents	284
10  Having Fun with Windows XP	286
Playing Games	287
Introducing Windows Media Player	288
Using Windows Media Player	291
Personalizing Windows Media Player	297
Listening to Music from a CD or from Your Computer	299
Creating a Music Playlist	302
Copying Music Files to a CD or Handheld Device	304
Sharing Digital Photos	305
11  Surfing the Web	314
Using Internet Explorer	316
Personalizing the Internet Explorer Interface	321
Printing and Sending Web Pages	329
Using Internet Explorer Media Features	332
Allowing and Restricting Objectionable Content	336
Using MSN Explorer	339
12  Solving Problems	346
Keeping Your Computer Up to Date	347
Diagnosing System Problems	349
Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk	355
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk	357
Helping Yourself	359

Joining a Windows Newsgroup	361
Contacting Product Support	365
Asking for Help from Someone Else	368
Backing Up and Restoring Files	373
Restoring Your Operating System	376
QUICK REFERENCE	381
Chapter 1:Getting Started with Windows XP	381
Chapter 2:Working Efficiently in Windows XP	382
Chapter 3:Managing Computer Security	384
Chapter 4:Working with Hardware, Software, and Middleware	386
Chapter 5:Working with Files and Folders	389
Chapter 6:Personalizing Windows XP	391
Chapter 7:Making Connections	394
Chapter 8:Communicating with Other People	396
Chapter 9:Working with Graphics and Documents	399
Chapter 10:Having Fun with Windows XP	401
Chapter 11:Surfing the Web	405
Chapter 12:Solving Problems	407
GLOSSARY	411
INDEX	431

Last Updated: September 18, 2002

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