Windows® XP in 10 Simple Steps or Less
by Bill Hatfield (Fishers, IN, technical journal editor ); Bradley L. Jones (Fishers, IN, Junipermedia.com )Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-10-01
Publisher(s): WILEY
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Summary
If you need Windows XP solutions fast, then this book is for you-whether you're new to Windows XP or you need help dealing with the applications that come with it. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Windows XP tasks, each presented in ten quick steps-or less. Easy-to-navigate pages, lots of screen shots, and to-the-point directions guide you through every common (and not-so-common) Windows XP challenge-and help you get more done in less time. * Each solution is ten steps-or less-to help you get the job done fast * Self-contained two-page spreads deliver the answers you need-without flipping pages * A no-fluff approach focuses on helping you achieve results * A resource packed with useful and fun ways to get the most out of Windows XP
Author Biography
BILL HATFIELD is the bestselling author of computer books, including several popular "For Dummies" titles. He is also the editor of two computer journals from Pinnacle. Bill teaches computer classes for professionals throughout the nation.
BRADLEY L. JONES is the site manager for a number of high-profile sites for Internet.com that focus on making technical information easy to understand and easy to learn. In addition to weekly eNewsletters, he has written numerous articles focused on making complex topics easy to follow and understand. He is also an internationally bestselling author of a number of books.
Table of Contents
| About the Authors | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| Introduction | |
| Understanding Windows XP Basics | |
| Starting Up and Logging In | |
| Logging Off and Shutting Down | |
| Activating Windows | |
| Enabling Fast Switching between Users | |
| Setting Your Computer's Clock and Time Zone | |
| Setting the Clock Automatically | |
| Adjusting Your Computer's Volume | |
| Automatically Turning the Monitor Off | |
| Locking and Unlocking the Computer | |
| Locking Your Computer with a Screen Saver | |
| Getting Help | |
| Customizing Help Screens | |
| Setting Search Options for Help | |
| Creating a Help and Support Favorites List | |
| Using the Knowledge Base | |
| Getting Basic Information about Your System | |
| Automatically Keeping Windows Up-to-Date | |
| Manually Updating Windows XP | |
| Installing New Software | |
| Removing Application Software | |
| Working with Folders and Files | |
| Accessing My Computer | |
| Navigating What's on the Hard Drive | |
| Creating, Renaming, and Deleting Files and Folders | |
| Creating Copies of Files and Folders | |
| Moving a File or Folder | |
| Using Different Folder Views | |
| Customizing the Details Folder View | |
| Settings Options on All Folders | |
| Customizing Windows Explorer | |
| Recovering Deleted Files | |
| Setting Recycle Bin Options | |
| Searching for Files or Folders | |
| Setting File Properties | |
| Creating a Shortcut | |
| Copying Files to a CD-ROM | |
| Saving Space by Compressing a Drive | |
| Creating a Zip File | |
| Accessing and Adding to a Zip File | |
| Extracting All Items from a Zip File | |
| Personalizing Windows XP | |
| Choosing a Theme | |
| Setting the Screen Colors and Resolution | |
| Choosing a Desktop Background Image | |
| Setting or Changing a Screen Saver | |
| Choosing or Changing an Appearance | |
| Assigning Sounds to Events | |
| Creating a New Theme | |
| Customizing Your Taskbar | |
| Customizing the Quick Launch Toolbar | |
| Customizing the Start Menu | |
| Adding Shortcuts to Your Desktop | |
| Arranging Your Desktop Items | |
| Picking a Program's Icon to Display | |
| Placing Standard Items and Icons on the Desktop | |
| Putting Web Pages on Your Desktop | |
| Customizing Mouse Options | |
| Customizing the Mouse Pointers | |
| Setting Keyboard Options | |
| Automatically Starting a Program at Startup | |
| Changing Regional Settings | |
| Changing Number and Currency Formatting | |
| Graphics and Digital Photography | |
| Copying Pictures from Your Camera to Your Hard Drive | |
| Using a Scanner to Capture Photographs | |
| Capturing a Picture of Your Screen | |
| Creating Your Own Icons in Paint | |
| Drawing Pictures in Paint | |
| Organizing Your Pictures into Folders and Photo Albums | |
| Storing and Retrieving Information about Your Pictures | |
| Viewing, Zooming, and Reorienting Your Pictures | |
| Resizing a Picture | |
| Cropping a Picture | |
| Adding Notes and Drawings to a Picture | |
| Converting a Picture's File Type | |
| Printing a Picture | |
| Task | |
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