Quickly teach yourself how to get up and running—and do more with your PC—with the Windows XP operating system. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need, or work from cover to cover. You drive the instruction. Plus, this popular guide now covers the latest updates to Windows XP and related technologies—and features an eBook and other new resources on the CD!
Personalize your PC?from screen savers to system settings
Set up your e-mail, instant messaging, and Internet connections
Hook up printers, CD/DVD burners, and multiple monitors
Share digital photos and create your own music playlists
Tune your system—from defragmenting disks to routine backups
Use new security features and system updates from Windows XP Service Pack 2—ready to download from Microsoft.com/windows
Your CD includes:
Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 software
Plus! Photo Story 2 LE software
Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook—10,000+ entries!
Complete STEP BY STEP eBook
Skill-building practice files
Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information
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Chapter 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
Chapter 2 Working Efficiently in Windows XP
Getting to Know the Windows Desktop
Working with the Start Menu
Using the Taskbar
Creating Shortcuts
Rearranging Your Desktop
Cleaning Up Your Desktop
Key Points
Chapter 3 Managing Computer Security
Changing Your Computer’s Name
Working with User Accounts in a Domain
Working with User Accounts in a Workgroup
Switching Quickly Among Users
Analyzing Your Computer’s Security
Configuring Internet Security Zones
Configuring Windows Firewall
Key Points
Chapter 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
Chapter 5 Working with Files and Folders
Exploring Your Computer
Viewing Files and Folders in Different Ways
Looking at File and Folder Information
Creating, Editing, and Deleting Files and Folders
Moving and Renaming Files and Folders
Finding Files
Key Points
Chapter 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
Chapter 7 Making Connections
Connecting to the Internet
Networking Two or More Computers
Sharing Drives and Folders
Sharing a Printer
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network
Key Points
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 10 Solving Problems
Keeping Your Computer up to Date
Diagnosing System Problems
Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk
Helping Yourself
Joining a Windows Newsgroup
Contacting Product Support
Asking for Help from Someone Else
Backing Up and Restoring Files
Restoring Your Operating System
Key Points
Glossary
Appendix About the Authors
Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI)
Title:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step, 2nd Edition
By:
Online Training Solutions
Publisher:
Microsoft Press
Formats:
Print
Ebook
Safari Books Online
Print:
September 2004
Ebook:
November 2009
Pages:
400
Print ISBN:
978-0-7356-2114-5
| ISBN 10:
0-7356-2114-4
Ebook ISBN:
978-0-7356-9123-0
| ISBN 10:
0-7356-9123-1
Online Training Solutions
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.
