Que - 2003 - Easy Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Second Edition

• Main Page
• Table of content
• Copyright
• About the Author
• Acknowledgments
• We Want to Hear from You!
• It's as Easy as 1-2-3
• Introduction to Easy Microsoft Windows XP
• Part 1. Getting Started
  • Task 1: Understanding the Desktop
  • Task 2: Understanding the Start Menu
  • Task 3: Opening and Closing a Window
  • Task 4: Minimizing a Window
  • Task 5: Maximizing a Window
  • Task 6: Moving a Window
  • Task 7: Resizing a Window
  • Task 8: Arranging Windows on the Desktop
  • Task 9: Using Menus
  • Task 10: Using Shortcut Menus
  • Task 11: Using a Dialog Box
  • Task 12: Getting Help
  • Task 13: Getting Context-Sensitive Help
  • Task 14: Restarting and Shutting Down the Computer
• Part 2. Working with Programs
  • Task 1: Starting a Program from the Start Menu
  • Task 2: Exiting a Program
  • Task 3: Starting a Program from a Shortcut Icon
  • Task 4: Switching Between Programs
  • Task 5: Saving and Closing a Document
  • Task 6: Opening a Document
  • Task 7: Switching Between Open Documents
  • Task 8: Creating a New Document
• Part 3. Working with Folders
  • Task 1: Opening My Computer
  • Task 2: Opening the My Documents Folder
  • Task 3: Opening the My Pictures Folder
  • Task 4: Opening the My Music Folder
  • Task 5: Selecting a Folder
  • Task 6: Navigating Folders
  • Task 7: Changing the Window View
  • Task 8: Sorting the Contents of a Window
  • Task 9: Grouping Icons
  • Task 10: Creating a New Folder
  • Task 11: Displaying the Folders List
  • Task 12: Copying Folders
  • Task 13: Moving Folders
  • Task 14: Renaming Folders
  • Task 15: Deleting Folders
  • Task 16: Changing the Folder Options
• Part 4. Working with Files
  • Task 1: Selecting Files
  • Task 2: Viewing File Details
  • Task 3: Viewing File Properties
  • Task 4: Renaming a File
  • Task 5: Moving a File
  • Task 6: Printing a File from a File Window
  • Task 7: Copying a File
  • Task 8: Copying a File to a Floppy Disk
  • Task 9: Deleting a File
  • Task 10: Undeleting a File
  • Task 11: Opening a File from a File Window
  • Task 12: Setting File Associations
  • Task 13: Searching for Documents
• Part 5. Working with Printers, Scanners, and Digital Cameras
  • Task 1: Adding a Printer
  • Task 2: Displaying Installed Printers
  • Task 3: Setting Printing Preferences
  • Task 4: Viewing Printer Properties
  • Task 5: Previewing a Document
  • Task 6: Printing a Document
  • Task 7: Viewing the Print Queue
  • Task 8: Canceling a Print Job
  • Task 9: Viewing Fonts
  • Task 10: Adding Fonts
  • Task 11: Setting Up a Scanner
  • Task 12: Setting Up a Digital Camera
  • Task 13: Printing Photographs
  • Task 14: Ordering Photo Prints from the Internet
• Part 6. Entertainment
  • Task 1: Playing Games
  • Task 2: Changing the Volume
  • Task 3: Playing a Sound with Sound Recorder
  • Task 4: Playing an Audio CD
  • Task 5: Working with Media Player Controls
  • Task 6: Changing the Visualizations
  • Task 7: Copying CD Tracks
  • Task 8: Using the Media Library
  • Task 9: Creating a Playlist
  • Task 10: Tuning into the Radio
  • Task 11: Changing the Skin for Windows Media Player
  • Task 12: Playing a Video Clip
  • Task 13: Importing a Movie with Windows Movie Maker
• Part 7. Sending Faxes and E-mail
  • Task 1: Sending a Fax
  • Task 2: Receiving and Viewing Faxes
  • Task 3: Starting Outlook Express
  • Task 4: Reading Mail
  • Task 5: Responding to Mail
  • Task 6: Creating and Sending New Mail
  • Task 7: Attaching a File
  • Task 8: Opening a File Attachment
  • Task 9: Deleting Messages
  • Task 10: Setting E-mail Options
  • Task 11: Adding Addresses to Your Address Book
  • Task 12: Using Your Address Book to Enter Names
  • Task 13: Organizing Messages in Folders
  • Task 14: Moving Messages
  • Task 15: Cleaning Out the Deleted Items Folder
• Part 8. Connecting to the Internet
  • Task 1: Starting Internet Explorer
  • Task 2: Browsing with Links
  • Task 3: Typing an Address
  • Task 4: Searching the Internet
  • Task 5: Adding a Site to Your Favorites List
  • Task 6: Going to a Site in Your Favorites List
  • Task 7: Rearranging Your Favorites List
  • Task 8: Using the History List
  • Task 9: Clearing the History List
  • Task 10: E-mailing a Page or Link
  • Task 11: Setting Your Home Page
  • Task 12: Setting Internet Privacy Levels
  • Task 13: Turning on Firewall Protection
• Part 9. Using Windows Accessories
  • Task 1: Using Calculator
  • Task 2: Using Command Prompt
  • Task 3: Using WordPad
  • Task 4: Typing Text
  • Task 5: Selecting Text
  • Task 6: Deleting Text
  • Task 7: Copying Text
  • Task 8: Moving Text
  • Task 9: Formatting Text
  • Task 10: Using Notepad
  • Task 11: Using Paint
  • Task 12: Drawing a Shape with Paint
  • Task 13: Adding Text to a Drawing
  • Task 14: Adding Color to a Drawing
  • Task 15: Erasing Part of a Drawing
• Part 10. Personalizing Windows
  • Task 1: Customizing the Taskbar
  • Task 2: Selecting a Desktop Theme
  • Task 3: Applying a Background Image
  • Task 4: Customizing Desktop Icons
  • Task 5: Adding Desktop Content
  • Task 6: Choosing a Screen Saver
  • Task 7: Changing the Color Scheme
  • Task 8: Setting Resolution and Color Quality
  • Task 9: Changing How the Mouse Works
  • Task 10: Changing the Sound Scheme
  • Task 11: Changing the System Date and Time
  • Task 12: Setting Up Windows for Multiple Users
  • Task 13: Using Accessibility Options
• Part 11. Setting Up Programs
  • Task 1: Working with Program Shortcuts
  • Task 2: Pinning a Program to the Start Menu
  • Task 3: Customizing the Start Menu
  • Task 4: Adding Programs to the Classic Start Menu
  • Task 5: Removing Programs from the Classic Start Menu
  • Task 6: Adding Folders to the Classic Start Menu
  • Task 7: Rearranging the Classic Start Menu
  • Task 8: Starting an Application When You Start Windows
  • Task 9: Installing Software
  • Task 10: Installing Programs Via Windows Update
  • Task 11: Uninstalling Applications
  • Task 12: Setting Default Programs
  • Task 13: Removing Windows Components
• Part 12. Maintaining Your System
  • Task 1: Displaying System Information
  • Task 2: Displaying Disk Information
  • Task 3: Cleaning Up Unnecessary Files
  • Task 4: Scanning Your Disk for Errors
  • Task 5: Defragmenting a Disk
  • Task 6: Scheduling Tasks
  • Task 7: Formatting a Floppy Disk
  • Task 8: Transferring Files and Settings from Another PC
  • Task 9: Installing New Hardware
  • Task 10: Restoring Your System
• Part 13. Home Networking Basics
  • Task 1: Using the Network Setup Wizard
  • Task 2: Enabling File Sharing
  • Task 3: Browsing Shared Files
  • Task 4: Mapping a Network Drive
  • Task 5: Creating Network Shortcuts in My Network Places
  • Task 6: Enabling the Security Log
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