Synopses & Reviews
Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Microsoft Windows XP including the latest service pack and other updatesone step at a time With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you want or work from cover to coveryou drive the instruction. And now, with the Deluxe Second Edition of this popular guide, you get even more content, more tools on CD, more cool things to learn and experience Personalize your PCfrom screen saver to system settings Set up your e-mail and instant messaging Install a printer, CD/DVD burner, extra monitor, or camera Connect to the Internet or another network Create your own movies and slide shows; add special effects Troubleshoot and tune your own system Use new security features and system updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2ready to download at http: //www.microsoft.com/windows
Your Deluxe Edition CD includes: Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 software Plus Photo Story 2 LE software * Windows Media Bonus Pack software Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP software Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook10,000+ entries Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook Complete STEP BY STEP eBook Skill-building practice files Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information
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Synopsis
One step at a time, this book delivers all-new content on Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Media Series 9, and Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition. The CD is packed with resources including Windows Media Player 9 and Windows Movie Maker 2, the latest editions of Microsoft's computer dictionary and encyclopedia of networking, plus practice files, templates, and an eBook.
Synopsis
One step at a time, this book delivers all-new content on Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Media Series 9, and Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition. The CD is packed with resources including Windows Media Player 9 and Windows Movie Maker 2, the latest editions of Microsoft's computer dictionary and encyclopedia of networking, plus practice files, templates, and an eBook.
Synopsis
Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Microsoft Windows XP— including the latest service pack and other updates—one step at a time! With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you want or work from cover to cover—you drive the instruction. And now, with the Deluxe Second Edition of this popular guide, you get even more content, more tools on CD, more cool things to learn and experience!
- Personalize your PC—from screen saver to system settings
- Set up your e-mail and instant messaging
- Install a printer, CD/DVD burner, extra monitor, or camera
- Connect to the Internet or another network
- Create your own movies and slide shows; add special effects
- Troubleshoot and tune your own system
- Use new security features and system updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2—ready to download at http://www.microsoft.com/windows
Your Deluxe Edition CD includes:
- Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 software
- Plus! Photo Story 2 LE software * Windows Media Bonus Pack software
- Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP software
- Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook—10,000+ entries!
- Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook
- Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook
- Complete STEP BY STEP eBook
- Skill-building practice files
- Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information
For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.
About the Author
Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI) is a traditional and electronic publishing company with years of experience in the creation, production, and delivery of computer software training. OTSI is also the author of several Step by Step books about Office System applications.
Table of Contents
Whats New in Microsoft Windows XP; About Windows XP Service Packs; How New Features Are Identified; Whats New in This Second Edition; Getting Help; Getting Help with This Book and Its CD-ROM; Getting Help with Microsoft Windows XP; Using the Books CD-ROM; Minimum System Requirements; Installing the Practice Files; Copying Practice Files; Using the Practice Files; Uninstalling the Practice Files; Conventions and Features; 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 Working with Graphics and Documents; Chapter 10 Working with Digital Media; Chapter 11 Surfing the Web; Chapter 12 Solving Problems; Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows XP; 1.1 Understanding Windows XP Basics; 1.2 Upgrading to Windows XP; 1.3 Logging On to a Windows XP Domain-Connected Computer; 1.4 Activating Windows XP; 1.5 Using Your Mouse; 1.6 Logging On to a Windows XP Standalone or Workgroup-Connected Computer; 1.7 Logging On to a Windows XP Domain-Configured Computer While Offline; 1.8 Updating and Safeguarding Your Computer System; 1.9 Logging Off of Windows XP; 1.10 Shutting Down a Windows XP Domain-Connected Computer; 1.11 Shutting Down a Windows XP Workgroup-Connected Computer; 1.12 Other Shut Down Options; 1.13 Key Points; Chapter 2: Working Efficiently in Windows XP; 2.1 Getting to Know the Windows Desktop; 2.2 Working with the Start Menu; 2.3 Using the Taskbar; 2.4 Creating Shortcuts; 2.5 Rearranging Your Desktop; 2.6 Cleaning Up Your Desktop; 2.7 Key Points; Chapter 3: Managing Computer Security; 3.1 Changing Your Computers Name; 3.2 Working with User Accounts in a Domain; 3.3 Working with User Accounts in a Workgroup; 3.4 Switching Quickly Among Users; 3.5 Analyzing Your Computers Security; 3.6 Configuring Internet Security Zones; 3.7 Ensuring Effective Virus-Checking; 3.8 Configuring Windows Firewall; 3.9 Key Points; Chapter 4: Working with Hardware, Software, and Middleware; 4.1 Device Drivers; 4.2 Installing Speakers and a Microphone; 4.3 Installing a Local Printer; 4.4 Installing a Network Printer; 4.5 Configuring the Fax Service; 4.6 Installing a Scanner or Camera; 4.7 Need More Ports?; 4.8 Installing a Storage Device; 4.9 Installing Internal Devices; 4.10 Burning Your Own CDs; 4.11 Installing a Software Program; 4.12 Installing Windows Components; 4.13 Starting Programs Automatically; 4.14 Using Multiple Monitors; 4.15 Expanding Your Laptop with Peripheral Devices; 4.16 Changing Your Default Middleware Applications; 4.17 Key Points; Chapter 5: Working with Files and Folders; 5.1 More About Extensions and Icons; 5.2 Exploring Your Computer; 5.3 Viewing Files and Folders in Different Ways; 5.4 Looking at File and Folder Information; 5.5 Creating, Editing, and Deleting Files and Folders; 5.6 Working with Files and Folders on Multiple Computers; 5.7 Moving and Renaming Files and Folders; 5.8 Finding Files; 5.9 Accessing Your Entire Network; 5.10 Key Points; Chapter 6: Personalizing Windows XP; 6.1 Changing the Look and Feel of Windows; 6.2 Applying a Custom Desktop Background; 6.3 Selecting a Screen Saver; 6.4 Changing Specific Interface Elements; 6.5 Changing Your Monitor Settings; 6.6 Changing Your Systems Date and Time; 6.7 Changing Your Regional and Language Settings; 6.8 Making Windows XP Easier to See and Use; 6.9 Inputting Text Without Using the Keyboard; 6.10 Training Your Computer to Recognize Your Voice; 6.11 Choosing a Voice for Your Computer; 6.12 Key Points; Chapter 7: Making Connections; 7.1 Connecting to the Internet; 7.2 Accessing Your Computer Remotely; 7.3 Networking Two or More Computers; 7.4 Sharing Drives and Folders; 7.5 Sharing a Printer; 7.6 Connecting to a Virtual Private Network; 7.7 Key Points; Chapter 8: Communicating with Other People; 8.1 Creating a Passport Account; 8.2 Creating Strong Passwords; 8.3 Getting to Know Windows Messenger; 8.4 Setting Up Windows Messenger; 8.5 Protecting Childrens Privacy; 8.6 Adding Contacts to Windows Messenger; 8.7 Sorting Contacts into Groups; 8.8 Sending and Receiving Instant Messages; 8.9 Expressing Emotions Online; 8.10 Changing Your Windows Messenger Status; 8.11 Updating Windows Messenger; 8.12 Setting Up Outlook Express; 8.13 Connecting to Newsgroups Through Outlook Express; 8.14 Sending and Receiving E-Mail Messages; 8.15 Creating E-Mail Stationery; 8.16 Adding Contacts to Your Address Book; 8.17 Sending Faxes; 8.18 Key Points; Chapter 9: Working with Graphics and Documents; 9.1 Creating New Graphics; 9.2 Chaaaaaanging the View, Size, and Orientation of Graphics; 9.3 Editing Graphics; 9.4 Creating Custom Colors; 9.5 Using a Graphic as Your Windows Desktop; 9.6 Saving Graphics in Different Formats; 9.7 Understanding Graphic Formats; 9.8 Printing Graphics; 9.9 Getting Help with Paint and WordPad; 9.10 Creating Documents; 9.11 Formatting Words and Paragraphs; 9.12 Inserting the Date and Time; 9.13 Inserting Text and Graphics into Documents; 9.14 Printing Documents; 9.15 Key Points; Chapter 10: Working with Digital Media; 10.1 Introducing Windows Media Player; 10.2 Setting Your Windows Media Player Options; 10.3 Using Windows Media Player; 10.4 Displaying Audio Visualizations; 10.5 Watching DVD Movies; 10.6 Personalizing Windows Media Player; 10.7 Listening to Music from CDs; 10.8 Surfing the Radio Waves; 10.9 Creating a Music Playlist; 10.10 Sharing Digital Photos; 10.11 Using Your Digital Camera as a Storage Device; 10.12 Viewing Digital Pictures as a Slide Show; 10.13 Creating an Advanced Slide Show; 10.14 Creating Home Movies; 10.15 Key Points; Chapter 11: Surfing the Web; 11.1 Using Internet Explorer; 11.2 Personalizing the Internet Explorer Interface; 11.3 Editing Web Pages; 11.4 Printing and Sending Web Pages; 11.5 Using Internet Explorer Media Features; 11.6 Allowing and Restricting Objectionable Content; 11.7 Using MSN Explorer; 11.8 Maintaining Your Privacy; 11.9 Key Points; Chapter 12: Solving Problems; 12.1 Keeping Your Computer up to Date; 12.2 Diagnosing System Problems; 12.3 Command-Line Operations; 12.4 Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk; 12.5 Defragmenting Your Hard Disk; 12.6 Helping Yourself; 12.7 Joining a Windows Newsgroup; 12.8 Contacting Product Support; 12.9 Asking for Help from Someone Else; 12.10 Enabling and Disabling Remote Assistance; 12.11 Backing Up and Restoring Files; 12.12 Restoring Your Operating System; 12.13 Key Points; Glossary; About the Authors; Online Training Solutions, Inc. 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