Publisher's Synopsis
Next to your keyboard and mouse, this could be your most importantaccessory. Just keep it next to your keyboard and your mouseand refer to it to capitalize on the terrific capabilities at yourfingertips with Windows XP. Windows XP For Dummies QuickReference Second Edition covers the latest updates to WindowsXP, including enhanced security and changes to Internet Explorer.It starts with the basics for true beginners, goes through everydaystuff, and progresses to the Web, accessories, and the controlpanel. After a quick introduction to the desktop, My Documents,dialogue boxes, and other basic info, you'll explore:
- Customizing your desktop
- Saving music with Windows Media Player
- Browsing drives, folders and files
- Dragging, dropping, cutting, and pasting
- Playing music, videos and movies
- Browsing with Internet Explorer
- Sending and receiving e-mails
- Using Windows Accessories
Written by Greg Harvey, author of Excel 2002 For Dummiesand more than 50 other computer books, Windows XP For DummiesQuick Reference, 2nd Edition is so clear and conciseit turns computer phobes into computer geeks with step-by-stepguides to:
- Using the Home Networking Wizard so two or more home computerscan share a single Internet connection and other resources
- Creating slideshows with your graphics files
- Producing videos with Windows Movie Maker accessoryprogram
- Downloading Microsoft Reader free and then downloading eBooks(many are free) and saving them in My Library
- Using the link to the Photo Printing Wizard to format and printyour digital photos
- Using Windows Media Player to play audio, video, and animationfiles you've saved, play Internet radio stations, viewtrailers for upcoming movies, and play MP3 audio files you'vedownloaded
Complete with a glossary and index, Windows XP For DummiesQuick Reference doesn't delve into the technology andterminology: it sticks to exploring the things Windows XP lets youdo and describing how to!
