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Easy Microsoft« Windows« XP Home Edition, Second Edition

By Shelley O'Hara



Publisher : Que

Pub Date : July 31, 2003

ISBN : 0-7897-3036-7

Pages : 320









Easy Windows XP, Home Edition 2nd Edition covers 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.



About the Author

Shelley O'Hara is the author of more than 100 books, including the best-selling Easy Microsoft Windows 98 and other top-selling titles. She recently published her first novel, The Marriage Trifecta, and has a B.A.in English from the University of South Carolina and a M.A. in English from the University of Maryland. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband (Sean), son (Michael), English Bulldog (Jelly Roll), and Doberman (Xie).











About the Author

Acknowledgments

We Want to Hear from You!

It's as Easy as 1-2-3

Introduction to Easy Microsoft Windows XP

Part 1. Getting Started

Task 1: Understanding the Desktop

Task 2: Understanding the Start Menu

Task 3: Opening and Closing a Window

Task 4: Minimizing a Window

Task 5: Maximizing a Window

Task 6: Moving a Window

Task 7: Resizing a Window

Task 8: Arranging Windows on the Desktop

Task 9: Using Menus

Task 10: Using Shortcut Menus

Task 11: Using a Dialog Box

Task 12: Getting Help

Task 13: Getting Context-Sensitive Help

Task 14: Restarting and Shutting Down the Computer



Part 2. Working with Programs

Task 1: Starting a Program from the Start Menu

Task 2: Exiting a Program

Task 3: Starting a Program from a Shortcut Icon

Task 4: Switching Between Programs

Task 5: Saving and Closing a Document

Task 6: Opening a Document

Task 7: Switching Between Open Documents

Task 8: Creating a New Document



Part 3. Working with Folders

Task 1: Opening My Computer

Task 2: Opening the My Documents Folder

Task 3: Opening the My Pictures Folder

Task 4: Opening the My Music Folder

Task 5: Selecting a Folder

Task 6: Navigating Folders

Task 7: Changing the Window View

Task 8: Sorting the Contents of a Window

Task 9: Grouping Icons

Task 10: Creating a New Folder

Task 11: Displaying the Folders List

Task 12: Copying Folders

Task 13: Moving Folders

Task 14: Renaming Folders

Task 15: Deleting Folders

Task 16: Changing the Folder Options



Part 4. Working with Files

Task 1: Selecting Files

Task 2: Viewing File Details

Task 3: Viewing File Properties

Task 4: Renaming a File

Task 5: Moving a File

Task 6: Printing a File from a File Window

Task 7: Copying a File

Task 8: Copying a File to a Floppy Disk

Task 9: Deleting a File

Task 10: Undeleting a File

Task 11: Opening a File from a File Window

Task 12: Setting File Associations

Task 13: Searching for Documents



Part 5. Working with Printers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras

Task 1: Adding a Printer

Task 2: Displaying Installed Printers

Task 3: Setting Printing Preferences

Task 4: Viewing Printer Properties

Task 5: Previewing a Document

Task 6: Printing a Document

Task 7: Viewing the Print Queue

Task 8: Canceling a Print Job

Task 9: Viewing Fonts

Task 10: Adding Fonts

Task 11: Setting Up a Scanner

Task 12: Setting Up a Digital Camera

Task 13: Printing Photographs

Task 14: Ordering Photo Prints from the Internet



Part 6. Entertainment

Task 1: Playing Games

Task 2: Changing the Volume

Task 3: Playing a Sound with Sound Recorder

Task 4: Playing an Audio CD

Task 5: Working with Media Player Controls

Task 6: Changing the Visualizations

Task 7: Copying CD Tracks

Task 8: Using the Media Library

Task 9: Creating a Playlist

Task 10: Tuning into the Radio

Task 11: Changing the Skin for Windows Media Player

Task 12: Playing a Video Clip

Task 13: Importing a Movie with Windows Movie Maker



Part 7. Sending Faxes and E-mail

Task 1: Sending a Fax

Task 2: Receiving and Viewing Faxes

Task 3: Starting Outlook Express

Task 4: Reading Mail

Task 5: Responding to Mail

Task 6: Creating and Sending New Mail

Task 7: Attaching a File

Task 8: Opening a File Attachment

Task 9: Deleting Messages

Task 10: Setting E-mail Options

Task 11: Adding Addresses to Your Address Book

Task 12: Using Your Address Book to Enter Names

Task 13: Organizing Messages in Folders

Task 14: Moving Messages

Task 15: Cleaning Out the Deleted Items Folder



Part 8. Connecting to the Internet

Task 1: Starting Internet Explorer

Task 2: Browsing with Links

Task 3: Typing an Address

Task 4: Searching the Internet

Task 5: Adding a Site to Your Favorites List

Task 6: Going to a Site in Your Favorites List

Task 7: Rearranging Your Favorites List

Task 8: Using the History List

Task 9: Clearing the History List

Task 10: E-mailing a Page or Link

Task 11: Setting Your Home Page

Task 12: Setting Internet Privacy Levels

Task 13: Turning on Firewall Protection



Part 9. Using Windows Accessories

Task 1: Using Calculator

Task 2: Using Command Prompt

Task 3: Using WordPad

Task 4: Typing Text

Task 5: Selecting Text

Task 6: Deleting Text

Task 7: Copying Text

Task 8: Moving Text

Task 9: Formatting Text

Task 10: Using Notepad

Task 11: Using Paint

Task 12: Drawing a Shape with Paint

Task 13: Adding Text to a Drawing

Task 14: Adding Color to a Drawing

Task 15: Erasing Part of a Drawing



Part 10. Personalizing Windows

Task 1: Customizing the Taskbar

Task 2: Selecting a Desktop Theme

Task 3: Applying a Background Image

Task 4: Customizing Desktop Icons

Task 5: Adding Desktop Content

Task 6: Choosing a Screen Saver

Task 7: Changing the Color Scheme

Task 8: Setting Resolution and Color Quality

Task 9: Changing How the Mouse Works

Task 10: Changing the Sound Scheme

Task 11: Changing the System Date and Time

Task 12: Setting Up Windows for Multiple Users

Task 13: Using Accessibility Options



Part 11. Setting Up Programs

Task 1: Working with Program Shortcuts

Task 2: Pinning a Program to the Start Menu

Task 3: Customizing the Start Menu

Task 4: Adding Programs to the Classic Start Menu

Task 5: Removing Programs from the Classic Start Menu

Task 6: Adding Folders to the Classic Start Menu

Task 7: Rearranging the Classic Start Menu

Task 8: Starting an Application When You Start Windows

Task 9: Installing Software

Task 10: Installing Programs Via Windows Update

Task 11: Uninstalling Applications

Task 12: Setting Default Programs

Task 13: Removing Windows Components



Part 12. Maintaining Your System

Task 1: Displaying System Information

Task 2: Displaying Disk Information

Task 3: Cleaning Up Unnecessary Files

Task 4: Scanning Your Disk for Errors

Task 5: Defragmenting a Disk

Task 6: Scheduling Tasks

Task 7: Formatting a Floppy Disk

Task 8: Transferring Files and Settings from Another PC

Task 9: Installing New Hardware

Task 10: Restoring Your System



Part 13. Home Networking Basics

Task 1: Using the Network Setup Wizard

Task 2: Enabling File Sharing

Task 3: Browsing Shared Files

Task 4: Mapping a Network Drive

Task 5: Creating Network Shortcuts in My Network Places

Task 6: Enabling the Security Log



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