Book description
If you're new to the world of Windows XP and are daunted by the thought of having to figure it all out on your own, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One can help. This all-inclusive reference book will teach you how to not only use your Windows XP system, but also how to utilize digital media and Internet features. Learn how to set up a home network, as well as how to upgrade, repair and protect your PC from viruses, spam and spyware. Updated to include information relating to the Windows XP Server Pack 2, Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One will help you get the most you can out of your Windows XP-based computer.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Introduction
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I. Understanding Computer Fundamentals
- 1. Beyond the On Switch . . .
- 2. Keeping Windows Happy
- 3. More About PC Health Care
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II. Getting Started with Windows
- 4. Diving into Windows
- 5. Managing the Windows Interface
- 6. Working with My Computer and Windows Explorer
- 7. Customizing and Improving Your Desktop
- 8. Calling for Help
- III. Working with Files and Folders
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IV. Making Things Happen with Your PC
- 11. It’s All About the Software
- 12. Going Multimedia with Media Player
- 13. Recording Audio
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14. Going Digital with Your Scanner or Camera and Windows XP
- Selecting a Scanner
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The World of Digital Cameras
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Choosing a Digital Camera
- Price Does Matter
- Higher Resolution: An Investment Worth Making
- CMOS Versus CCD
- Printed Output Versus Online Output
- Give Me Light!
- Putting Things Into Focus
- More Power to You!
- Smarter Still
- Zooming In on the Subject
- Getting Connected
- Buying Your Virtual Film
- Having It All!
- You Oughta Be in Pictures!
- Speak to Me!
- Still Versus Video
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Choosing a Digital Camera
- Your Scanner or Digital Camera and Windows XP
- From Digital Camera to . . .
- Scanning Images into Word
- Redefining Scanner Defaults
- Safely Removing the Hardware from Your Computer
- Managing Your Images from the My Pictures Folder
- Viewing Your Virtual Filmstrip
- Summary
- 15. Making Movies with Windows Movie Maker
- 16. Gaming with Windows XP
- 17. Sharing Your PC
- V. Interfacing Windows and Hardware
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VI. Learning How to Network Computers
- 21. Understanding the Nature of Networks
- 22. Getting Data from Here to There: How Computers Share Data
- 23. Mastering Computer and Network Concepts
- 24. Networking for Simple Computer Setups
- 25. Going Wireless
- 26. Personal Security and Privacy on a Network
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VII. Going Online with the Internet
- 27. Exploring the Internet’s Technology
- 28. Connecting to the Internet
- 29. Browsing Basics
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VIII. Communicating with the World
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30. Using Email
- Types of Email Programs
- Understanding Email Addresses
- Setting Up Your Email Program
- Getting Around in Your Email Program
- Composing and Sending a Message
- Composing a New Message in Netscape Messenger
- Receiving Messages
- Replying and Forwarding
- Using an Address Book
- Attaching Files to Email Messages
- Receiving Email with Attachments
- Using the Web for Email
- Summary
- 31. Chatting and Instant Messaging
- 32. Participating in Newsgroups, Web Message Boards, and Blogs
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30. Using Email
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IX. Getting the Most Out of the Internet
- 33. Searching for Information
- 34. Downloading Programs and Files
- 35. Finding People
- 36. Protecting Your Family’s Online Experience
- 37. Buying and Selling on the Internet
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X. Diagnosing Problems and Planning Upgrades
- 38. Deciding to Upgrade
- 39. Understanding System Components
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XI. Upgrading Your PC and Its Components
- 40. Upgrading Your PC Motherboard, BIOS, CPU, and Memory
- 41. Upgrading Your PC’s Case and Power Supply
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42. Replacing, Upgrading, or Adding a Drive
- Drive Types by Format
- Drive Connection Types: IDE Versus SCSI Versus Removable
- Making Decisions About Getting a New Hard Drive
- Is Your Upgrade an Addition or a Replacement?
- IDE Versus SCSI for Hard Drive Choice
- Installing an IDE Drive in Your PC
- Installing a SCSI Drive in Your PC
- Installing a Removable Drive
- Preparing Your Hard Drives for Software
- Tips on Improving Your Hard Disk Performance
- Summary
- 43. Adding Adapters
- 44. Upgrading Your Keyboard, Mouse, and Other Input Devices
- 45. Upgrading Your Monitor
- 46. Selecting and Installing a Printer
- 47. Purchasing PC Components on the Internet
Product information
- Title: Sams Teach Yourself Windows XP All in One, Second Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2004
- Publisher(s): Sams
- ISBN: 9780768683578
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