Teach yourself Windows 2000 Professional /

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Main Author: Underdahl, Brian
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Foster City, Calif. : IDG, c1999.
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Table of Contents:
  • Machine derived contents note: Welcome to Teach Yourself.
  • Teach Yourself More Answers in Less Time.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Acknowledgments.
  • PART I: Learning Windows 2000 Basics.
  • Chapter 1: Using Windows 2000.
  • Using the Start Menu.
  • Using Your Desktop.
  • Using My Computer.
  • Using My Network Places.
  • Using My Documents.
  • Using the Quick Launch Toolbar.
  • Using the System Tray Icons.
  • Switching Between Programs.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 2: Using Windows Explorer.
  • Opening Windows Explorer.
  • Opening Items.
  • Copying and Moving Files.
  • Controlling the View Detail Level.
  • Viewing Thumbnails.
  • Sorting the File Listing.
  • Viewing Folders as Web Pages.
  • Controlling the Toolbars.
  • Customizing the Toolbars.
  • Using the Address Bar.
  • Using the History List.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 3: Using Windows 2000 Help.
  • Opening Windows 2000 Help.
  • Searching for Topics.
  • Copying and Printing Topics.
  • Using the Troubleshooters.
  • Getting More Help on the Web.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • PART II: Using Windows 2000.
  • Chapter 4: Using Programs.
  • Installing Programs.
  • Uninstalling Programs.
  • Installing Windows 2000 Components.
  • Installing Program Shortcuts.
  • Starting Programs Automatically.
  • Adding an Entry to the Start Menu.
  • Using Menu Bars.
  • Using Scroll Bars.
  • Using Dialog Boxes.
  • Closing Programs.
  • Troubleshooting Programs.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 5: Working with Documents.
  • Opening Documents.
  • Opening Recently Used Documents.
  • Saving Documents.
  • Organizing Your Documents.
  • Changing the My Documents Location.
  • Selecting Text.
  • Cutting, Copying, and Pasting to the Clipboard.
  • Dragging-and-Dropping Data.
  • Setting Printer Properties.
  • Putting a Printer on the Desktop.
  • Printing Documents.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 6: Working with Files and Folders.
  • Finding a File.
  • Specifying a Wildcard Search.
  • Specifying a Date Search.
  • Finding Specific File Types.
  • Saving a Search.
  • Using the Indexing Service.
  • Sending Objects to the Recycle Bin.
  • Viewing and Restoring Recycle Bin Contents.
  • Emptying the Recycle Bin.
  • Setting Recycle Bin Properties.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 7: Using Local Networks.
  • Finding Computers on Your Network.
  • Adding Network Places.
  • Sharing Your Files.
  • Managing Shares.
  • Finding Files on Your Network.
  • Sharing A Printer.
  • Creating Network and Dial-up Connections.
  • Adding an Internet Connection.
  • Sharing an Internet Connection.
  • Allowing Outside Access.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 8: Using the Accessibility Options.
  • Using the Accessibility Wizard.
  • Using the Magnifier.
  • Using the Narrator.
  • Using the On-Screen Keyboard.
  • Using the Utility Manager.
  • Changing the Accessibility Settings.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • PART III: Using the Internet.
  • Chapter 9: Connecting to the Internet and the World Wide Web.
  • Using Internet Explorer.
  • Visiting Web Sites.
  • Searching for Web Sites.
  • Saving Your Favorite Web Sites.
  • Organizing Your Favorites.
  • Configuring Internet Explorer.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 10: Using E-mail and News with Outlook Express.
  • Creating E-mail Messages.
  • Attaching Files to E-mail.
  • Sending E-mail and Files.
  • Reading Your E-mail.
  • Opening the Newsreader.
  • Finding Newsgroups.
  • Configuring Outlook Express.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 11: Using HyperTerminal.
  • Opening a New HyperTerminal Connection.
  • Answering a Call with HyperTerminal.
  • Sending Files with HyperTerminal.
  • Receiving Files with HyperTerminal.
  • Capturing a Session Record.
  • Using Telnet.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • PART IV: Customizing and Maintaining Windows 2000.
  • Chapter 12: Changing the Look of Windows 2000.
  • Configuring the Desktop
  • Changing the Colors
  • Changing the Resolution.
  • Setting the Refresh Rate.
  • Using a Screen Saver.
  • Using Power Management.
  • Moving and Hiding the Taskbar.
  • Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar.
  • Controlling the Start Menu.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 13: Changing How Windows 2000 Works.
  • Changing to a Single-Click Mouse.
  • Configuring Mouse Speed.
  • Configuring Keyboard Speed.
  • Adding Sounds to Events.
  • Adding New Hardware.
  • Using the Registry Editor.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 14: Managing Your Disks.
  • Checking for Disk Errors.
  • Improving Disk Performance.
  • Using the Disk Cleanup Tool.
  • Backing Up Files.
  • Preparing for Disk Problems.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 15: Maintaining Your System.
  • Using Windows Update.
  • Tuning Up with the Maintenance Wizard.
  • Looking for Problems with Device Manager.
  • Using Component Services.
  • Using Computer Management.
  • Viewing the Event Logs.
  • Viewing the Performance Monitor.
  • Using the Task Manager.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • PART V: Using Windows 2000 Accessories.
  • Chapter 16: Using Task Scheduler.
  • Setting Up Scheduled Tasks.
  • Modifying a Scheduled Task.
  • Administering Task Scheduler.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 17: Using Multimedia.
  • Using Media Player for Sound.
  • Using Media Player for Video.
  • Using CD Player.
  • Recording Sounds.
  • Recording Sounds Continued.
  • Using the Volume Controls.
  • Configuring Multimedia.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Chapter 18: Using the Accessory Applications.
  • Using the Calculator.
  • Using Character Map.
  • Using Notepad.
  • Creating Documents in WordPad.
  • Using Imaging for Windows.
  • Using Paint.
  • Playing Some Games.
  • Opening and Closing the Command Prompt Window.
  • Using the Command Prompt Window.
  • Getting Command Help.
  • Personal Workbook.
  • Personal Workbook Answers.
  • Index.