Windows XP

Getting Started

• 1

  The Windows XP Desktop

  

  • Introduction

  • The Windows XP desktop

  • The Start menu

  • Understanding icons

  • Understanding the taskbar

  • Log off and switch users

  • Turn off and restart your computer

  • Challenge!

• 2

  Launching Programs from the Start Menu

  

  • Introduction

  • Exploring programs

  • Launching Internet Explorer from the Start menu

  • Launching Microsoft Outlook Express from the Start menu

  • Challenge!

• 3

  Getting Familiar with the Windows XP Window

  

  • Introduction

  • Windows XP bars and buttons

  • More Windows XP bars and buttons

  • More Windows XP bars and buttons

  • Scrolling

  • Challenge!

• 4

  Moving and Sizing Windows

  

  • Introduction

  • Minimizing, maximizing, and restoring windows

  • Sizing windows

  • Moving a window using the title bar

  • Tiling and cascading windows

  • Switching between windows

  • Switching using the keyboard method

  • Challenge!

• 5

  Customizing Windows XP Using the Control Panel

  

  • Introduction

  • Introduction to the Control Panel

  • Navigate the Control Panel

  • Set the time and date

  • Changing the wallpaper

  • Changing the screensaver

  • Customizing the taskbar

  • Challenge!

File Management

• 6

  Files, Folders, and Drives

  

  • Introduction

  • What is a file?

  • Creating, renaming, and deleting Files

  • What is a folder?

  • Creating, renaming, and deleting folders

  • What is a drive?

  • Challenge!

• 7

  Working with Windows Explorer

  

  • Introduction

  • Introduction to My Documents

  • Exploring Windows Explorer

  • Exploring My Computer

  • Copying files and folders

  • Moving files and folders

  • Selecting more than one file or folder

  • Choosing views

  • Challenge!

• 8

  Adding Shortcuts

  

  • Introduction

  • What is a shortcut?

  • Adding a shortcut

  • Right-click to add a shortcut

  • Challenge!

• 9

  Using the Recycle Bin

  

  • Introduction

  • What is the Recycle Bin?

  • Placing files in the Recycle Bin

  • Retrieving files from the Recycle Bin

  • Emptying the Recycle Bin

  • Challenge!

• 10

  Searching for Files and Folders

  

  • Introduction

  • Opening the Search Companion

  • Using the Search Companion

  • Using the Search Companion

  • Previewing image files

  • Challenge!

• 11

  Managing User Accounts

  

  • Introduction

  • Understanding user accounts

  • Managing user accounts

  • Creating a new account

  • Changing an account

  • Changing user log on and log off procedures

  • Challenge!

Accessibility and Problem Solving

• 12

  Taking Advantage of Accessibility Options

  

  • Introduction

  • Accessibility and the Accessibility Options dialog box

  • Adjusting the keyboard

  • Adjusting the sound

  • Adjusting the display

  • Using MouseKeys

  • The General tab

  • Challenge!

• 13

  Using the Accessibility Wizard

  

  • Introduction

  • What is the Accessibility Wizard?

  • The Text Size page

  • The Display Settings page

  • The Set Wizard Options page

  • The Magnifier

  • The Narrator

  • The Onscreen Keyboard and Utilities Manager

  • Challenge!

• 14

  Using the Help and Support Center

  

  • Introduction

  • Opening the Help and Support Center

  • The Index

  • Favorites and History

  • Support

  • Help's search function

  • Challenge!

• 15

  Using a Printer

  

  • Introduction

  • The Printers and Faxes folder

  • Adding a printer

  • Having trouble printing?

  • More printer troubleshooting tips

  • Challenge!

• 16

  Using System Tools for Basic Maintenance

  

  • Introduction

  • What are System Tools?

  • Disk Defragmenter

  • Disk Cleanup

  • Disk Cleanup

  • The Scheduled Task Wizard

  • Dealing with an unresponsive computer

  • Challenge!

Extras

• Getting Familiar with the Windows XP Window

• Having Trouble Printing?

• What is the Recycle Bin?

• Quiz

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