Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows XP
Exploring the Windows Interface
Chapter 2. The Start Menu and Taskbar
Managing Windows by Using the Taskbar
Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar
Starting Help and Support Center
Allowing Others to Connect to Your Computer Remotely
Chapter 4. Personalizing Your Work Environment
Changing Your Desktop Background
Displaying Web Content on Your Desktop
Configuring Sound and Audio Devices
Configuring Speech Recognition and Translation
Using Alternative Mouse Behavior
Managing Visual Effects and Performance
Restoring the Old Windows Look
Getting General System Information
Chapter 5. Organizing Files and Folders
Displaying Links to Common Tasks
Displaying Summary Information
Using Windows Explorer Toolbars
Viewing Files and Folders in Different Ways
Changing the File Details Displayed
Moving and Copying Files and Folders
Searching for Files and Folders
Copying Files and Folders to CDs
Making Network Files and Folders Available Offline
Chapter 6. Installing and Running Programs
Adding and Removing Windows Components
Launching Programs Automatically
Using the Free Utility Programs
Associating Documents with Programs
Chapter 7. Printing and Faxing
Chapter 8. Setting up Hardware
Installing Plug and Play Devices
Connecting Devices to Your Computer
Installing NonPlug and Play Hardware
Chapter 9. Cameras and Scanners
Transferring Photos to Your Computer
Chapter 10. Windows Media Player
Getting Started with Media Player
Customizing the Now Playing Area
Changing Player Appearance with Skins
Ripping CDs to Your Hard Drive
Chapter 11. Windows Movie Maker
Getting Started with Movie Maker
Capturing and Importing Content
Chapter 12. Connecting to the Internet
Understanding Connection Types
Creating a New Internet Account
Setting up an Existing Internet Account
Chapter 13. Browsing the Web with Internet Explorer
Getting Started with Internet Explorer
Chapter 14. Outlook ExpressEmail and News
Getting Started with Outlook Express
Chapter 15. Chatting Online with Windows Messenger
Chapter 16. Managing User Accounts
Chapter 17. Setting up a Small Network
Sharing an Internet Connection
Running the Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to a Virtual Private Network Server
Controlling a Computer with Remote Desktop
Chapter 19. Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Appendix A. Installing Windows XP
Getting Ready to Install Windows XP
Performing a Clean Install or a Dual-Boot Install