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Professor Teaches courses use real-world settings and accurate simulations to help you apply your new knowledge directly to daily tasks and the knowledge you gain becomes an asset for life.
Chapter #1. Windows XP Basics
• What is Windows XP?
• Starting Windows XP
• Introduction to the Desktop
• Windows Terms and Parts
• Using Menus
• Working with Dialog Boxes
• Working with Windows
• Getting Help
• Switching Users
• Shutting Down Your Computer
Chapter #2. Customizing and Using the Desktop
• The Start Menu
• Using the Taskbar
• The Taskbar Shortcut Menu
• Customizing the Start Menu
• Adding and Removing Programs
• Adding and Changing User Accounts
• Changing Appearance and Themes
Chapter #3. Working with Files and Folders
• Introduction to Files and Folders
• Previewing Files in Folders
• Creating and Renaming Folders
• Searching for Files and Folders
• Selecting Files and Folders
• Moving, Copying, and Deleting Files
• Using the Recycle Bin
• Creating Shortcuts
• Organizing File and Folder Icons
Chapter #4. Managing Your Computer
• Fine-tuning System Settings
• Adding New Hardware
• System Troubleshooting
• Basic PC Health
• Advanced PC Health
• About the Security Center
• Updating Windows XP
• Scheduling Tasks
Chapter #5. Printing and Networking
• Printing with Windows XP
• Adding a Printer
• Installing and Removing Fonts
• Working with the Print Queue
• Networking with Windows XP
• Configuring Your Network
• Viewing Your Network
• Sharing Resources
• Using Shared Resources
Chapter #6. Exploring the Internet
• Introduction to the Internet
• Introduction to Internet Explorer
• Exploring the World Wide Web
• Revisiting Pages
• Searching the Internet
• Printing Web Pages
• Adding Favorites
• Saving Web Pages
Chapter #7. E-Mail and Instant Messaging
• Introduction to Outlook Express
• Using the Inbox
• Reading and Replying to E-Mail Messages
• Creating and Sending E-Mail Messages
• Introduction to Windows Messenger
• Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
• Sharing Applications
Chapter #8. Mastering Media
• Windows XP Media Accessories
• Adding Sounds to Events
• Adjusting the Volume
• Using the Sound Recorder
• Using the Media Player
• Creating Digital Pictures and Videos
• Using Movie Maker
• Writing to a CD
Professor Teaches courses use real-world settings and accurate simulations to help you apply your new knowledge directly to daily tasks and the knowledge you gain becomes an asset for life.
Chapter #1. Windows XP Basics
• What is Windows XP?
• Starting Windows XP
• Introduction to the Desktop
• Windows Terms and Parts
• Using Menus
• Working with Dialog Boxes
• Working with Windows
• Getting Help
• Switching Users
• Shutting Down Your Computer
Chapter #2. Customizing and Using the Desktop
• The Start Menu
• Using the Taskbar
• The Taskbar Shortcut Menu
• Customizing the Start Menu
• Adding and Removing Programs
• Adding and Changing User Accounts
• Changing Appearance and Themes
Chapter #3. Working with Files and Folders
• Introduction to Files and Folders
• Previewing Files in Folders
• Creating and Renaming Folders
• Searching for Files and Folders
• Selecting Files and Folders
• Moving, Copying, and Deleting Files
• Using the Recycle Bin
• Creating Shortcuts
• Organizing File and Folder Icons
Chapter #4. Managing Your Computer
• Fine-tuning System Settings
• Adding New Hardware
• System Troubleshooting
• Basic PC Health
• Advanced PC Health
• About the Security Center
• Updating Windows XP
• Scheduling Tasks
Chapter #5. Printing and Networking
• Printing with Windows XP
• Adding a Printer
• Installing and Removing Fonts
• Working with the Print Queue
• Networking with Windows XP
• Configuring Your Network
• Viewing Your Network
• Sharing Resources
• Using Shared Resources
Chapter #6. Exploring the Internet
• Introduction to the Internet
• Introduction to Internet Explorer
• Exploring the World Wide Web
• Revisiting Pages
• Searching the Internet
• Printing Web Pages
• Adding Favorites
• Saving Web Pages
Chapter #7. E-Mail and Instant Messaging
• Introduction to Outlook Express
• Using the Inbox
• Reading and Replying to E-Mail Messages
• Creating and Sending E-Mail Messages
• Introduction to Windows Messenger
• Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
• Sharing Applications
Chapter #8. Mastering Media
• Windows XP Media Accessories
• Adding Sounds to Events
• Adjusting the Volume
• Using the Sound Recorder
• Using the Media Player
• Creating Digital Pictures and Videos
• Using Movie Maker
• Writing to a CD