| Show Me Microsoft Windows XP |
| By Steve Johnson Perspection, Inc. |
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| Publisher | : Que |
| Pub Date | : August 12, 2003 |
| ISBN | : 0-7897-3018-9 |
| Pages | : 480 |
| | Copyright |
| | | Acknowledgements |
| | | | Perspection, Inc. |
| | | | Acknowledgements |
| | | | About The Author |
| | | | We Want To Hear From You! |
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| | | Introduction |
| | | | Find the Best Place to Start |
| | | | What's New |
| | | | How This Book Works |
| | | | Step-by-Step Instructions |
| | | | Real World Examples |
| | | | Troubleshooting Guide |
| | | | Show Me Live Software |
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| | | Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows XP |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Using Windows XP Home or Professional |
| | | | Identifying New Features in Windows XP |
| | | | Starting Windows XP |
| | | | Exploring the Windows Desktop |
| | | | Using the Mouse |
| | | | Using the Mouse for Quick Results |
| | | | Using the Start Menu |
| | | | Managing Windows |
| | | | Using Menus, Toolbars, and Panes |
| | | | Choosing Dialog Box Options |
| | | | Using Windows Help and Support |
| | | | Switching Users |
| | | | Turning Off Your Computer |
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| | | Chapter 2. Working with Windows Programs |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Starting and Exitinga Program |
| | | | Changing the Way a Program Starts |
| | | | Using Windows Accessories |
| | | | Creating a Document |
| | | | Editing Text |
| | | | Formatting Text |
| | | | Setting Paragraph Tabs |
| | | | Setting Paragraph Indents |
| | | | Previewing and Printing a Document |
| | | | Saving and Closing a Document |
| | | | Sharing Information Among Programs |
| | | | Inserting and Editing Information |
| | | | Linking and Updating Information |
| | | | Inserting Special Characters |
| | | | Calculating Numbers |
| | | | Running Commands |
| | | | Playing Games |
| | | | Playing Internet Games |
| | | | Running Older Programs |
| | | | Quitting a ProgramNot Responding |
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| | | Chapter 3. Managing Files and Folders |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Opening and Viewing My Computer |
| | | | Viewing and Opening My Documents |
| | | | Changing the Window View |
| | | | Viewing the Folders List |
| | | | Locating Files Using the History List |
| | | | Searching for Files and Folders |
| | | | Creating and Renaming Files and Folders |
| | | | Copying and Moving Files and Folders |
| | | | Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders |
| | | | Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder |
| | | | Adding a Folder to the Favorites List |
| | | | Changing Folder Options |
| | | | Changing File and Folder List Views |
| | | | Arranging Files and Folders |
| | | | Customizing Personal Folders |
| | | | Sharing Files or Folders with Others |
| | | | Compressing Files and Folders |
| | | | Managing Files Using a CD |
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| | | Chapter 4. Customizing Windows Using the Control Panel |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Viewing the Control Panel |
| | | | Changing the Desktop Background |
| | | | Customizing the Desktop |
| | | | Cleaning Up the Desktop |
| | | | Using a Screen Saver |
| | | | Changing the Display |
| | | | Using Multiple Monitors |
| | | | Changing the Desktop Appearance |
| | | | Setting the Date and Time |
| | | | Changing Regional Options |
| | | | Changing Language Options |
| | | | Working with Fonts |
| | | | Displaying and Arranging Toolbars |
| | | | Customizing the Taskbar |
| | | | Customizing the Start Menu |
| | | | Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts |
| | | | Using Accessibility Tools |
| | | | Using the Utility Manager |
| | | | Listening to the Computer |
| | | | Recognizing Your Speech |
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| | | Chapter 5. Exploring the Internet |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Understanding Web Sites and Browsers |
| | | | Connecting to the Internet |
| | | | Creating an Internet Connection |
| | | | Creating an Internet Connection Firewall |
| | | | Starting Internet Explorer |
| | | | Viewing the Internet Explorer Window |
| | | | Browsing the Web |
| | | | Navigating Basics |
| | | | Changing Your Home Page |
| | | | Modifying the Links Bar |
| | | | Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List |
| | | | Viewing and Maintaining a History List |
| | | | Making a Web Page Available Offline |
| | | | Managing Offline Pages |
| | | | Searching the Web |
| | | | Previewing and Printing a Web Page |
| | | | Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page |
| | | | Downloading Files from the Web |
| | | | Downloading Files from an FTP Site |
| | | | Saving a Web Page |
| | | | Browsing with MSN Explorer |
| | | | Using Another Web Browser |
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| | | Chapter 6. Exchanging Messages and News |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Starting Outlook Express |
| | | | Setting Up an Account |
| | | | Viewing the Outlook Express Start Page |
| | | | Viewing the Outlook Express Window |
| | | | Adding a Contact to the Address Book |
| | | | Composing and Sending E-Mail |
| | | | Creating E-Mail Stationery |
| | | | Reading and Replying to E-Mail |
| | | | Sending and Retrieving a File |
| | | | Managing E-Mail |
| | | | Deleting E-Mail |
| | | | Diverting Incoming E-Mail to Folders |
| | | | Managing Accounts |
| | | | Selecting a News Server |
| | | | Subscribing to a Newsgroup |
| | | | Reading the News |
| | | | Filtering the News |
| | | | Posting a News Message |
| | | | Reading News and E-Mail Offline |
| | | | Importing and Exporting Information |
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| | | Chapter 7. Holding Web Discussions and Video Conferences |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Creating .NET Passport |
| | | | Starting Windows Messenger |
| | | | Viewing Windows Messenger |
| | | | Updating Windows Messenger |
| | | | Changing My Status |
| | | | Adding Online Contacts |
| | | | Managing Contacts and Groups |
| | | | Sending and Receiving Instant Messages |
| | | | Blocking a Contact |
| | | | Sending a File During an Instant Message |
| | | | Having a Voice and Video Chat |
| | | | Sharing Graphical Content During a Chat |
| | | | Sharing Programs and Documents |
| | | | Getting Remote Assistance |
| | | | Going to a Chat Room |
| | | | Making a Phone Call with the Internet |
| | | | Sending a Message to a Mobile Device |
| | | | Selecting a Messaging Service |
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| | | Chapter 8. Working with Pictures |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Drawing a Picture |
| | | | Editing a Picture |
| | | | Installing a Scanner or Digital Camera |
| | | | Testing a Scanner or Digital Camera |
| | | | Scanning a Picture |
| | | | Downloading Digital Camera Pictures |
| | | | Taking Pictures from a Digital Camera |
| | | | Viewing Pictures |
| | | | Making a Photo Album |
| | | | E-Mailing a Picture |
| | | | Publishing Pictures to the Web |
| | | | Formatting and Printing Photos |
| | | | Ordering Photo Prints from the Web |
| | | | Using a Picture as a Desktop Background |
| | | | Using Pictures as a Screen Saver |
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| | | Chapter 9. Working with Windows Media Player |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Starting and Updating Windows Media Player |
| | | | Viewing the Media Player Window |
| | | | Playing Music from CDs |
| | | | Playing a DVD Movie |
| | | | Controlling the Volume |
| | | | Browsing the Media Guide |
| | | | Listening to Radio Stations |
| | | | Playing Msedia Files |
| | | | Playing Media Using a Playlist |
| | | | Copying CD Music |
| | | | Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device |
| | | | Adding Functionality to Media Player |
| | | | Enhancing the Media Player Display |
| | | | Changing the Media Player Look |
| | | | Viewing and Playing Music Files |
| | | | Creating a Sound File |
| | | | Modifying a Sound File |
| | | | Associating a Sound with an Event |
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| | | Chapter 10. Creating Movies Using Movie Maker |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Planning a Movie Maker Project |
| | | | Starting Movie Maker |
| | | | Viewing the Movie Maker Window |
| | | | Opening an Existing Project |
| | | | Capturing Video and Audio |
| | | | Importing Video and Audio |
| | | | Adding Slides to a Movie |
| | | | Organizing Clips and Collections |
| | | | Working with Clips |
| | | | Creating a Movie Maker Project File |
| | | | Trimming Clips |
| | | | Adding Transitions Between Clips |
| | | | Adding Video Effects |
| | | | Adding Titles and Credits |
| | | | Adding a Soundtrack |
| | | | Adding a Narration |
| | | | Using AutoMovie |
| | | | Saving a Project |
| | | | Saving a Movie |
| | | | Having More Fun with Movie Maker |
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| | | Chapter 11. Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Securing a Computer |
| | | | Adding and Deleting User Accounts |
| | | | Creating a Guest Account |
| | | | Changing a User's Group or Account Type |
| | | | Changing the Start Up Screen |
| | | | Changing an Account Picture |
| | | | Setting and Changing a Password |
| | | | Resetting a Password |
| | | | Locking the Computer |
| | | | Protecting Files with a Password |
| | | | Making a Folder Private |
| | | | Encrypting Files for Safety |
| | | | Analyzing Computer Security |
| | | | Understanding Security on the Internet |
| | | | Creating Security Zones |
| | | | Setting Ratings Using the Content Advisor |
| | | | Protecting Personal Information on the Internet |
| | | | Protecting Internet Privacy |
| | | | Protecting an Internet Identity |
| | | | Avoiding Viruses |
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| | | Chapter 12. Managing Files Using a Network |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Understanding Network Services |
| | | | Viewing Network Connection Properties |
| | | | Viewing Network Computer Properties |
| | | | Viewing a Network |
| | | | Setting Up a Home Network |
| | | | Joining a Domain Network |
| | | | Connecting to a Network Using a Modem |
| | | | Connecting to a Network over the Internet |
| | | | Connecting to a Computer from Another Location |
| | | | Connecting to a Computer Directly |
| | | | Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive |
| | | | Creating a Shortcut to a Network |
| | | | Sharing a Folder over a Network |
| | | | Using Briefcase to Update Files |
| | | | Controlling a Remote Computer |
| | | | Sharing an Internet Connection |
| | | | Changing a Dial-Up Connection |
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| | | Chapter 13. Printing and Faxing |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Understanding Printers |
| | | | Viewing Printers |
| | | | Installing a Printer |
| | | | Specifying a Default Printer |
| | | | Renaming or Deleting a Printer |
| | | | Sharing a Printer |
| | | | Printing Documents |
| | | | Managing Printers and Print Jobs |
| | | | Changing Printer Properties |
| | | | Changing Printer Preferences |
| | | | Understanding Faxes |
| | | | Setting Up a Fax |
| | | | Creating a Fax Cover Page |
| | | | Sending a Fax |
| | | | Managing Outgoing Faxes |
| | | | Receiving a Fax |
| | | | Reviewing a Fax |
| | | | Viewing and Annotating a Fax |
| | | | Changing Fax Properties |
| | | | Changing Fax Options |
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| | | Chapter 14. Maintaining Your Computer |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Understanding Disk File Systems |
| | | | Formatting a Disk |
| | | | Displaying Disk and Folder Information |
| | | | Transferring Files Using a Disk |
| | | | Copying a Disk |
| | | | Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors |
| | | | Optimizing a Disk |
| | | | Cleaning Up a Disk |
| | | | Scheduling Maintenance |
| | | | Adding or Removing Windows Components |
| | | | Installing or Uninstalling a Program |
| | | | Setting Program Access and Defaults |
| | | | Improving Computer Performance |
| | | | Updating Windows |
| | | | Restoring Computer Settings |
| | | | Starting Windows When Problems Occur |
| | | | Setting Startup and Recovery Options |
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| | | Chapter 15. Managing Hardware |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Understanding Plug and Play Hardware |
| | | | Installing Hardware Devices |
| | | | Viewing System Hardware |
| | | | Viewing Hardware Settings |
| | | | Changing Mouse Settings |
| | | | Changing Keyboard Settings |
| | | | Changing Phone Dialing Options |
| | | | Changing Modem Options |
| | | | Changing Game Controller Settings |
| | | | Controlling Power Options |
| | | | Adding a Secondary Monitor |
| | | | Creating Hardware Profiles |
| | | | Removing Hardware Devices |
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| | | Chapter 16. Backing Up Your Computer |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Developing a Backup Strategy |
| | | | Starting Backup |
| | | | Understanding Backup Permissions |
| | | | Performing a Backup Using a Wizard |
| | | | Selecting Advanced Options Using a Wizard |
| | | | Performing a Backup |
| | | | Scheduling a Backup |
| | | | Viewing and Printing a Report |
| | | | Restoring Backed Up Files |
| | | | Deleting a Backup Set |
| | | | Changing Backup Options |
| | | | Creating an Automated System Recovery Disk |
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| | | Chapter 17. Administering Your Computer |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Exploring Windows Administrative Tools |
| | | | Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer |
| | | | Managing an Event Log |
| | | | Changing Log Settings |
| | | | Creating a Performance Chart |
| | | | Setting Up an Alert |
| | | | Monitor Local Security Settings |
| | | | Viewing Computer Management Tools |
| | | | Managing Disks |
| | | | Managing Local Users and Groups |
| | | | Viewing and Saving System Information |
| | | | Changing Registry Settings |
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| | | Appendix A. Appendix |
| | | | Introduction |
| | | | Preparing to Install Windows XP |
| | | | Installing Windows XP |
| | | | Transferring Files and Settings from Another Computer |
| | | | Having Fun with PowerToys |
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| | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Accessibility |
| | | | Backing up |
| | | | Briefcase |
| | | | CD Drive |
| | | | Desktop |
| | | | Dial-Up Networking |
| | | | E-mail, receiving |
| | | | E-mail, sending |
| | | | Faxing |
| | | | Files |
| | | | Folders |
| | | | Games |
| | | | Hard disks |
| | | | Hardware |
| | | | Installing Windows |
| | | | Internet, browsing |
| | | | Internet, connecting to |
| | | | Laptops |
| | | | Mouse |
| | | | Movie Maker |
| | | | Networks, home |
| | | | Networks, office |
| | | | Optimizing |
| | | | Pictures |
| | | | Printing |
| | | | Programs |
| | | | Scanner and Camera |
| | | | Screen |
| | | | Screen saver |
| | | | Sound |
| | | | Shutdown Windows |
| | | | Start menu |
| | | | Startup |
| | | | Taskbar |
| | | | Toolbars |
| | | | Window |
| | | | Windows Media Player |
| | | | Windows Messenger |
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