Windows XP for Starters: The Missing Manual
David Pogue
- 出版商: O'Reilly
- 出版日期: 2005-12-20
- 售價: $920
- 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $874
- 語言: 英文
- 頁數: 406
- 裝訂: Paperback
- ISBN: 0596101554
- ISBN-13: 9780596101558
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商品描述
Windows XP powers millions of PCs and is without a doubt the most widely used operating system in the world today. This rock solid operating system offers dozens of features for consumers, plus powerful applications and integrated networking tools all blended into an elegant interface. But working your way through all of these features and applications can be complicated. Whether you use this software at home or at work, sometimes you just want to learn the most commonly used features, not every option and nuance.
For anyone interested in zeroing in and learning just the information they need without all the complicated jargon, Windows XP for Starters: The Missing Manual provides just the solution.
Author David Pogue delivers an accessible and much needed guide with his trademark humor and friendly style. Windows XP for Starters: The Missing Manual provides clear explanations, with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and plenty of illustrations that make for a refreshingly simple approach to XP.
Far more than a skimpy introduction but much less daunting than a weighty tech book, Windows XP For Starters: The Missing Manual unveils easy tips and tricks for making the most of the XP experience.
Whether you're a first-time user who just wants the basics, or an experienced user who simply needs a quick overview, our new Windows XP For Starters: The Missing Manual is designed from the ground up to save you time and deliver what you need to know. Find out why this book is exactly what you need.
Table Of Contents
The Missing Credits
Introduction
About This Book
Basic Terms
About MissingManuals.com
Part ONe:. The Windows XP Desktop
Chapter 1. The Very Basics 11
What Is Windows, Anyway?
Working Windows Smarter
The Right Mouse Button Is King
Summon a Wizard
There's More Than One Way to Do Everything
You Can Use the Keyboard for Everything
You Could Spend a Lifetime Changing Properties
Every Piece of Hardware Requires Software
Chapter 2. The Desktop and Start Menu 21
Logging In
Workgroups vs. Domains
The Elements of the XP Desktop
The Start Menu
Start > Log Off
Start > Shut Down (Turn Off Computer)
Start > All Programs
The Startup Folder
Start > Search
Finding Files and Folders
Managing the Found Files and Folders
Start > Help and Support
Start > Control Panel
Start > My Network Places
Start > My Computer
Start > My Music, My Pictures
Start > My Recent Documents
Start > My Documents
Chapter 3. Windows, Folders, and the Taskbar 49
Windows in Windows
The Task Pane
Sizing, Moving, and Closing Windows
Working with Multiple Windows
The Desktop Window Overhaul
Icon and List Views
Standard Folder Views
Window Toolbars
The Standard Buttons Toolbar
The Address Bar
The Links Toolbar
The Taskbar
The Notification Area
Window Buttons
Taskbar Toolbars
Quick Launch Toolbar
Chapter 4. Organizing Your Stuff 77
Creating a Folder
The Folders of Windows XP
What's in the Local Disk (C:) Window
Your Account Folder
Navigating My Computer
Navigating with Windows Explorer
Life with Icons
Renaming Your Icons
Icon Properties
Copying and Moving Folders and Files
Highlighting Icons
Copying by Dragging Icons
Copying by Using Copy and Paste
The Recycle Bin
Restoring Deleted Files and Folders
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Shortcut Icons
Creating and Deleting Shortcuts
Burning CDs from the Desktop
Part Two:. The Components of Windows XP
Chapter 5. Programs and Documents 109
Launching Programs
Switching Programs
Exiting Programs
When Programs Die
Saving Documents
The Save File Dialog Box
Saving into My Documents
Navigating in the Save Dialog Box
Navigating the List by Keyboard
The File Format Drop-Down Menu
Closing Documents
The Open Dialog Box
Moving Data Between Documents
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Drag-and-Drop
Filename Extensions
Displaying Filename Extensions
Installing Software
The Pre-Installation Checklist
Installing Software from a CD
Installing Downloaded Software
Installing Preloaded Software
Installing Windows Components
Uninstalling Software
Chapter 6. Pictures, Music, and Movies 139
Digital Photos in XP
Hooking Up Your Camera
Fun with Downloaded Pictures
Scanning
Windows Media Player
The Lay of the Land
Playing Music CDs
Copying CDs to Your Hard Drive
Organizing Your Music Library
Burning Your Own CDs.
Playing DVD Movies
Part Three:. Windows Online
Chapter 7. Getting on the Web 169
How to Get Online
Cable and DSL
Wireless Networks
Establishing a New Dial-Up Internet Account
The Connection Icon
Manually Plugging in Internet Settings
Via Dial-up Modem
Via Cable Modem, Network, or DSL
Dialing Up to the Internet
Manual Connections
The Notification Area Icon
Automatic Dialing
Disconnecting
Surfing the Web
Internet Explorer
Browsing Basics and Toolbars
Internet Explorer Toolbars
Status Bar
Explorer Bar
Ways to Find Something on the Web
Tips for Better Surfing
Ditching Pop-Ups and Pop-Unders
Chapter 8. Outlook Express 6 201
Setting Up Outlook Express
Sending Email
Mail folders in Outlook Express
Composing and sending messages
The Address Book
Attaching Files to Messages
Reading Email
How to Process a Message
Opening Attachments
Message Rules
Part Four:. Beyond the Basics
Chapter 9. Printers and Other Hardware 229
Installing a Printer
Existing Printers
USB Printers
Network Printers
The Printer Icon
Printing
Printing from Applications
Printing from the Desktop
Printing from the Internet
Controlling Printouts
Printer Troubleshooting
Hardware
Connecting New Gadgets
Using the Add Hardware Wizard
The Device Manager
Red X's and Yellow ?'s: Resolving Conflicts
Turning Components Off
Updating Drivers with the Device Manager
Chapter 10. The Control Panel 257
Navigating the Panel
Accessibility Options
Add Hardware
Add or Remove Programs
Administrative Tools
Automatic Updates
Bluetooth Devices
Date and Time
Display
Folder Options
Fonts
Game Controllers
Internet Options
Keyboard
Mouse
Network Connections
Network Setup Wizard
Phone and Modem Options
Power Options
Printers and Faxes
Regional and Language Options
Scanners and Cameras
Scheduled Tasks
Security Center
Sounds and Audio Devices
Speech
System
General Tab
Computer Name
Hardware Tab
Advanced Tab
System Restore Tab
Automatic Updates Tab
Remote Tab
Taskbar and Start Menu
User Accounts
Windows Firewall
Wireless Network Setup Wizard
Chapter 11. Help, Maintenance, and Backups 285
Navigating the Help System
Help Home Page
Search the Help Pages
Help Index
"What's This?": Help for Dialog Boxes
Getting Help from Microsoft
PC Maintenance: Internet Security
Security Center
The Windows Firewall
Virus Software
Spyware Cleaners
Automatic Updates
Microsoft Backup
Backup Hardware
Creating a Backup Job
Restoring with Microsoft Backup
Part Five:. Life on the Network
Chapter 12. User Accounts 319
Introducing User Accounts
Setting Up Accounts
Administrator Accounts
Limited Accounts
Adding an Account
Editing an Account
The Forgotten Password Disk
Deleting User Accounts
Setting Up the Logon Process
"Use the Welcome Screen"
"Use Fast User Switching"
Shared Folders
Chapter 13. The Home Network 343
The Network Setup Wizard
"Before you continue"
"Select a connection method"
"Select your Internet connection"
"Give this computer a description and name"
"Name your network"
"Ready to apply network settings"
"You're almost done"
Testing the Network
Simple File Sharing
The Shared Documents Folder
Sharing Your Own Folders
Notes on Sharing
Hiding Folders
Accessing Other Computers
My Network Places
Working with Network Files
At the Desktop
Using Start > Search
Inside Applications
Index