
Title:
Windows XP simplified
Author:
Maran, Ruth, 1970-
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York : Visual : Hungry Minds, [2001]
©2001
Physical Description:
v, 231 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series:
General Note:
Includes index.
"Visual from maranGraphics."
Language:
English
Title Subject:
Added Corporate Author:
ISBN:
9780764536182
Format :
Book
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Library | Call Number | Material Type | Home Location | Status |
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Frank E. Merriweather Library | QA76.76.O63 M3625 2001 | Adult Non-Fiction | Open Shelf | Searching... |
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Summary
Summary
Uses the Visual(r) approach to cover the features of Windows XP, including: the interface, enhanced start menu, the My Pictures digital image organizer, the My Music digital music organizer; and Media Player 8, which plays video, DVD, and music.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Windows Basics | |
Introduction to Windows | p. 2 |
Using the Start Menu | p. 4 |
Scroll Through a Window | p. 6 |
Close a Window | p. 7 |
Move a Window | p. 8 |
Resize a Window | p. 9 |
Maximize a Window | p. 10 |
Minimize a Window | p. 11 |
Switch Between Windows | p. 12 |
Close a Misbehaving Program | p. 13 |
Play Games | p. 14 |
Shut Down Windows | p. 16 |
Restart Your Computer | p. 17 |
Find Help Information | p. 18 |
Chapter 2 View Files | |
View Your Personal Folders | p. 22 |
View Contents of Your Computer | p. 24 |
Change View of Items | p. 26 |
Sort Items | p. 28 |
Group Items | p. 29 |
Using Windows Explorer | p. 30 |
Chapter 3 Work with Files | |
Select Files | p. 34 |
Open a File | p. 36 |
Rename a File | p. 37 |
Print a File | p. 38 |
Print Pictures | p. 40 |
Delete a File | p. 44 |
Restore a Deleted File | p. 46 |
Move a File | p. 48 |
Copy a File | p. 50 |
E-mail a File | p. 52 |
Publish a File to the Web | p. 54 |
Create a New File | p. 60 |
Create a New Folder | p. 62 |
Search for Files | p. 64 |
Add a Shortcut to the Desktop | p. 66 |
Copy a File to a Floppy Disk | p. 68 |
Copy Files to a CD | p. 70 |
Chapter 4 Work with Music and Videos | |
Play a Sound or Video | p. 76 |
Play a Music CD | p. 78 |
Using the Media Guide | p. 82 |
Using the Media Library | p. 84 |
Listen to Radio Stations on the Internet | p. 88 |
Copy Songs from a Music CD | p. 92 |
Copy Songs to a CD or Portable Device | p. 94 |
Chapter 5 Create Movies | |
Introduction to Windows Movie Maker | p. 98 |
Start Windows Movie Maker | p. 99 |
Record a Video | p. 100 |
Play a Video Clip | p. 104 |
Add a Video Clip to the Storyboard | p. 105 |
Rearrange Video Clips on the Storyboard | p. 106 |
Save a Project | p. 107 |
Open a Project | p. 108 |
Preview a Movie | p. 109 |
Save a Movie | p. 110 |
Chapter 6 Share Your Computer | |
Create a User Account | p. 116 |
Delete a User Account | p. 119 |
Assign a Password to a User Account | p. 122 |
Log Off Windows | p. 124 |
Log On to Windows | p. 125 |
View Shared Files | p. 126 |
Share Files | p. 127 |
Make Your Personal Folders Private | p. 128 |
Chapter 7 Customize and Optimize Windows | |
Change the Desktop Background | p. 132 |
Change the Screen Appearance | p. 134 |
Change the Screen Saver | p. 136 |
Change the Date and Time | p. 138 |
Assign Sounds to Program Events | p. 140 |
Adjust the Volume | p. 144 |
Install a Program | p. 146 |
Remove a Program | p. 148 |
Update Windows | p. 150 |
Install a Printer | p. 154 |
Restore Your Computer | p. 160 |
Get Remote Assistance | p. 164 |
Chapter 8 Work on a Network | |
Browse Through a Network | p. 170 |
Share Information | p. 172 |
Share a Printer | p. 174 |
Set Up a Home Network | p. 176 |
Chapter 9 Browse the Web | |
Introduction to the Web | p. 186 |
Start Internet Explorer | p. 188 |
Select a Link | p. 189 |
Display a Specific Web Page | p. 190 |
Stop Transfer of a Web Page | p. 192 |
Move Through Web Pages | p. 193 |
Display and Change Your Home Page | p. 194 |
Search the Web | p. 196 |
Add a Web Page to Favorites | p. 198 |
Chapter 10 Exchange E-Mail | |
Read Messages | p. 202 |
Send a Message | p. 204 |
Reply to a Message | p. 206 |
Forward a Message | p. 208 |
Print a Message | p. 209 |
Attach a File to a Message | p. 210 |
Open an Attached File | p. 212 |
Delete a Message | p. 213 |
Chapter 11 Exchange Instant Messages | |
Start Windows Messenger | p. 216 |
Add a Contact | p. 218 |
Send an Instant Message | p. 220 |
Send a File | p. 222 |