Contents -- Introduction -- PART I: UNDERSTANDING BASIC WINDOWS OPERATIONS -- Chapter 1 Discovering the Windows Desktop -- Logging On from the Welcome Screen -- Understanding the Windows Desktop -- Working with the Taskbar -- Logging On and Off -- Shutting Down Windows -- Chapter 2 Using Windows Programs -- Opening a Windows Program -- Switching between Programs -- Identifying Window Elements -- Using Windows Menus and Dialog Boxes -- Creating Documents -- Learning Common Windows Commands -- Handling a Locked Up Application -- Working with Compatibility Mode -- Chapter 3 Asking for Help with Windows -- Taking the Windows Tour -- Exploring the Help and Support Window -- Part I: Review Questions -- PART II: WORKING WITH THE ACCESSORIES -- Chapter 4 Using the Calculator -- Starting the Calculator -- Identifying Calculator Buttons -- Using the Calculator -- Copying Values from the Calculator -- Changing the Style of the Calculator -- Chapter 5 Writing with WordPad -- Starting WordPad -- Creating a Document -- Editing a Document -- Inserting the Current Date and Time -- Selecting Text -- Cutting and Pasting Text -- Formatting Text -- Chapter 6 Painting with the Paint Program -- Starting the Paint Program -- Discovering the Paint Tools -- Chapter 7 Playing Around with the Games -- Starting Single-User Games -- Connecting to an Internet Game -- Chapter 8 Discovering Multimedia -- Using Media Player -- Using the Windows Volume Control -- Adding a Media Clip to a Document -- Part II: Review Questions -- PART III: MANAGING FILES -- Chapter 9 Organizing Files and Folders -- Looking at My Computer -- Peeking in the Explorer Window -- Selecting Files and Folders -- Moving and Copying Files and Folders -- Creating New Folders -- Renaming Files and Folders -- Modifying the Explorer Display -- Chapter 10 Managing the Recycle Bin -- Deleting Files and Folders.

Recovering an Item from the Recycle Bin -- Emptying the Recycle Bin -- Chapter 11 Searching for Items -- Finding a File or Folder -- Looking for a File by Date -- Searching for People in the Address Book -- Part III: Review Questions -- PART IV: CUSTOMIZING WINDOWS -- Chapter 12 Customizing the Desktop -- Displaying Desktop Items -- Creating Desktop Folders -- Creating a Shortcut -- Modifying Icons -- Customizing the Taskbar -- Chapter 13 Tinkering with the Control Panel -- Opening the Control Panel -- Changing the Current Date and Time -- Changing Mouse Response -- Adding and Removing Programs -- Managing Users -- Chapter 14 Having Fun with the Control Panel -- Changing Sounds -- Enhancing Your Display -- Chapter 15 Setting Accessibility Options -- Working with the Magnifier -- Using Microsoft Narrator -- Displaying the On-Screen Keyboard -- Activating the SoundSentry -- Part IV: Review Questions -- PART V: DISCOVERING THE WINDOWS TOOLS -- Chapter 16 Working with Printers -- Installing a Local Printer -- Discovering Printer Options -- Sharing a Printer -- Connecting to a Network Printer -- Making a Printer the Default -- Creating a Desktop Shortcut to the Printer -- Controlling Print Jobs -- Faxing from the Computer -- Chapter 17 Preparing for Disasters- Backing Up Your Data -- Installing the Backup Program -- Backing Up Files -- Restoring Files -- Chapter 18 Troubleshooting Problems -- Scanning for Hard Disk Errors -- Using System Restore -- Getting Windows Updates -- Chapter 19 Improving System Performance -- Defragmenting Your Hard Drive -- Using Disk Cleanup -- Automatically Scheduling Tasks -- Part V: Review Questions -- PART VI: CONNECTING TO OTHER COMPUTERS -- Chapter 20 Using a Network -- Preparing to Network -- Working with My Network Places -- Creating a Network Place -- Choosing a Network Drive in an Application -- Mapping a Network Drive.

Disconnecting from a Network Drive -- Sharing Your Computer with Others -- Chapter 21 Connecting to the Internet -- Setting Up an Internet Connection -- Dialing Your Connection -- Starting Your Web Browser -- Chapter 22 Surfing with Internet Explorer -- Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer -- Playing Favorites -- Searching for Information Online -- Viewing Your Surfing History -- Setting Content Restrictions -- Chapter 23 Working with Outlook Express -- Starting Outlook Express -- Setting Up an E-mail Account -- Creating an E-mail Message -- Retrieving Incoming E-mail -- Managing E-mail -- E-mailing a File from Windows -- Minding Your-e-Manners -- Chapter 24 Using the Windows Address Book -- Managing Address Book Contacts -- Sorting Address Book Contacts -- Printing a Phone List -- Closing the Address Book -- Sending E-mail to a Contact -- Chapter 25 Using Windows Messenger -- Staring Windows Messenger -- Adding Contacts -- Being Added to a Contact List -- Sending Instant Messages -- Inviting Others to Join a Conversation -- Changing the Message Font -- Adding Emoticons -- Sending a File -- Answering an Invitation -- Changing Your Status -- Modifying Your Personal Settings -- Checking E-mail -- Signing Out -- Part VI: Review Questions -- Appendix A: Upgrading to Windows XP -- Understanding the Upgrade Process -- System Requirements -- Installing the Windows XP Upgrade -- Activating and Registering Windows -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z.