Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows XP, Second Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1—Getting Started with Windows XP: Start Windows XP; What You Can Do with Windows XP; The Windows XP Screen; Using a Mouse with Windows XP; Get Help; Activate Your Copy of Windows XP; Restart Windows XP; Shut Down Windows XP
Chapter 2—Launching and Working with Programs: Install a Program; Start a Program; Understanding Program Windows; Use Pull-Down Menus and Toolbars; Understanding Dialog Box Controls; Use Dialog Boxes; Work with Program Windows; Use Scrollbars; Switch Between Programs; Shut Down a Program; Uninstall a Program
Chapter 3—Creating and Editing Documents: Understanding Documents; Create a Document; Save a Document; Open a Document; Make a Copy of a Document; Edit Document Text; Change the Text Font; Find Text; Replace Text; Insert Special Symbols; Print a Document
Chapter 4—Creating and Working with Images: View Your Images; View Images as a Filmstrip; View Images as a Slide Show; Scan an Image; Load an Image from a Digital Camera; Print an Image; Start Paint; Navigate the Paint Window; Create a Drawing; Draw a Line; Draw a Rectangle or Square; Draw a Rounded Rectangle; Draw an Ellipse or Circle; Draw a Curve; Draw a Polygon; Draw Freehand with a Pencil; Draw Freehand with a Brush; Draw Freehand with an Airbrush; Fill a Shape with Color; Add Text; Use the Eraser
Chapter 5—Playing Music and Other Media: Open and Close Windows Media Player; Navigate the Media Player Window; Change the Media Player Window Size; Play a Music, Sound, or Video File; Play a Music CD; Play a DVD; Navigate a DVD; Adjust the Volume; Copy Tracks from a Music CD; Using the Media Library; Create a Playlist; Burn Music Files to a CD; Using the Media Guide; Listen to Internet Radio; Customize the Now Playing Page; Change the Windows Media Player Skin
Chapter 6—Working with Files: View Your Files; Select a File; Copy a File; Move a File; Copy Files to a CD; Rename a File; Create a New File; Delete a File; Restore a Deleted File; Search for a File; Extract Files from a Compressed Folder
Chapter 7—Sharing Your Computer with Others: Display User Accounts; Create an Account; Switch Between Accounts; Change a User's Name; Protect an Account with a Password; Change a User's Picture; Delete an Account; Share Documents
Chapter 8—Using Windows XP's Notebook Features: Display Power Options; Set Battery Alarms; Specify a Power Scheme; Configure Power Buttons; Synchronize Files; Insert a PC Card; Remove a PC Card
Chapter 9—Getting Connected to the Internet: Understanding Internet Connections; Start the New Connection Wizard; Choose an Internet Service Provider; Set up an Internet Account Manually; Connect to the Internet; Disconnect from the Internet; Make Your Internet Connection More Secure
Chapter 10—Surfing the World Wide Web: Understanding the World Wide Web; Start Internet Explorer; Navigating Internet Explorer; Select a Link; Enter a Web Page Address; Navigate Web Pages; Navigate with the History List; Change Your Home Page; Save Favorite Web Pages; Search for Sites
Chapter 11—Sending and Receiving E-Mail: Start Outlook Express; Navigating Outlook Express; Send an E-Mail Message; Add Someone to Your Address Book; Select an Address Book Address; Add a File Attachment; Add a Signature; Receive and Read E-Mail Messages; Reply to a Message; Forward a Message; Open and Save an Attachment; Create a Folder for Saving Messages; Create Rules to Filter Incoming Messages; Protect Against Viruses
Chapter 12—Customizing Windows XP: Open the Display Properties; Change the Desktop Background; Set the Screen Saver; Change the Windows XP Colors and Fonts; Apply a Desktop Theme; Change the Screen Resolution and Color Quality; Customize the Start Menu; Customize the Taskbar
Chapter 13—Maintaining Windows XP: Check Hard Disk Free Space; Delete Unnecessary Files; Defragment Your Hard Disk; Check Your Hard Disk for Errors; Set Up Automatic Updates; Create a System Restore Point; Apply a System Restore Point; Back Up Files; Restore Backed Up Files
Chapter 14—Networking with Windows XP: View Network Resources; Set Up a Network Place; Turn a Network Folder Into a Disk Drive; Print Over the Network; Share a Folder; Share a Printer