Book description
The smart way to learn Windows XP—one step at a time! This fully updated edition makes it easy to teach yourself how to personalize and manage your system, use the new service pack, enjoy digital media technologies, troubleshoot problems, and more.
Table of contents
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step, Second Edition
- A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
- What’s New in Microsoft Windows XP
- What’s New in This Second Edition
- Getting Help
- Using the Book’s CD-ROM
- Conventions and Features
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Quick Reference
- Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows XP
- Chapter 2 Working Efficiently in Windows XP
- Chapter 3 Managing Computer Security
- Chapter 4 Working with Hardware, Software, and Middleware
- Chapter 5 Working with Files and Folders
- Chapter 6 Personalizing Windows XP
- Chapter 7 Making Connections
- Chapter 8 Communicating with Other People
- Chapter 9 Having Fun with Windows XP
- Chapter 10 Solving Problems
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1. Getting Started with Windows XP
- Understanding Windows XP Basics
- Logging On to a Windows XP Domain-Connected Computer
- Logging On to a Windows XP Standalone or Workgroup-Connected Computer
- Updating and Safeguarding Your Computer System
- Logging Off of Windows XP
- Shutting Down a Windows XP Domain-Connected Computer
- Shutting Down a Windows XP Workgroup-Connected Computer
- Key Points
- 2. Working Efficiently in Windows XP
- 3. Managing Computer Security
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4. Working with Hardware, Software, and Middleware
- Installing Speakers and a Microphone
- Installing a Local Printer
- Installing a Network Printer
- Installing a Scanner or Camera
- Installing a Storage Device
- Installing Internal Devices
- Installing a Software Program
- Installing Windows Components
- Starting Programs Automatically
- Using Multiple Monitors
- Changing Your Default Middleware Applications
- Key Points
- 5. Working with Files and Folders
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6. Personalizing Windows XP
- Changing the Look and Feel of Windows
- Applying a Custom Desktop Background
- Selecting a Screen Saver
- Changing Your Monitor Settings
- Changing Your System’s Date and Time
- Changing Your Regional and Language Settings
- Making Windows XP Easier to See and Use
- Training Your Computer to Recognize Your Voice
- Choosing a Voice for Your Computer
- Key Points
- 7. Making Connections
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8. Communicating with Other People
- Creating a Passport Account
- Getting to Know Windows Messenger
- Setting Up Windows Messenger
- Adding Contacts to Windows Messenger
- Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- Changing Your Windows Messenger Status
- Setting Up Outlook Express
- Sending and Receiving E-Mail Messages
- Creating E-Mail Stationery
- Adding Contacts to Your Address Book
- Key Points
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9. Having Fun with Windows XP
- Playing Games
- Using MSN Explorer
- Allowing and Restricting Objectionable Content
- Introducing Windows Media Player
- Setting Your Windows Media Player Options
- Using Windows Media Player
- Displaying Audio Visualizations
- Personalizing Windows Media Player
- Listening to Music from CDs
- Surfing the Radio Waves
- Creating a Music Playlist
- Sharing Digital Photos
- Key Points
- 10. Solving Problems
- Glossary
- About the Authors
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2004
- Publisher(s): Microsoft Press
- ISBN: 9780735621145
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