8/7/2019 WinXP Tutorial http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/winxp-tutorial 1/21 Last Modified 6/25/2004 ___________________________________________________________________ Windows XP Professional Tutorial From the intuitive design and task-based approach to superior dependability standards, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional offers a new experience in computing. The simplified interface streamlines everyday tasks so that you can accomplish more in less time, both in and out of the classroom. The improved features of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 enable fast and efficient browsing, improved network security, and new support for online privacy standards. These and other features enable you to increase instructional productivity in less time, enhance collaboration with colleagues and students, and communicate more effectively. What you will do: Become familiar with the new features of Windows XP Professional Rename and view files for a class project Publish a docume to the Web and e-mail nt files with ease s and My usic capabilities of Remote Desktop Learn about the features of My Picture M Conduct Web research by using the Search Assistant Learn about the innovative In this tutorial, you will: Explore the new features of Windows XP Professional, such as the Start menu, task bar, and Control Panel. ••••••••Review project files by using Thumbnails view and Group Icons view. Use the multimedia features of Windows XP Professional, such as Microsoft Windows Media™ Player for Windows XP and Windows Messenger. Copy files to CD or other removable device. Browse the Web for project-related information and use the Search Assistant for faster, more efficient searching. Publish a research document to the Web by using the Web Publishing Wizard and automatically compress and e-mail project graphics. Connect to Remote Desktop and learn how to install Remote Desktop Web Connection. Complete a Request for Help invitation for remote assistance. Windows XP Professional Tutorial
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The innovative Windows XP Professional Help and Support Center
offer superior help and support. The simplified design makes it
easy to locate help topics, tutorials, support bulletins, and otherresources. You can also obtain help remotely from your technical
support faculty. Whether you are in the classroom, the library, oranywhere in the world, you can use the Remote Assistance feature
of Windows XP Professional to enable other people to control yourcomputer and troubleshoot problems immediately, from anylocation. Additional help is available from Microsoft Online Assisted
Support, which enables you to contact a Microsoft support professional by using
the Internet.
Hardware and Software Compatibility
Windows XP Professional offers superior compatibility features forhardware and software. The Compatible Hardware and Software
feature is accessible directly from the Help and Support Center. By
using the Compatible Hardware and Software site, you can search bymanufacturer or product to determine which hardware and software is
compatible with Windows XP Professional.
Updated compatibility information is added to the site regularly
through Windows Update, which is an online extension of Windowsthat provides updates for operating systems, hardware, and software.
After you enable Windows Update, you receive information on thelatest updates automatically.
While most programs run properly on Windows XP Professional, there
can be some exceptions. For this reason, Windows XP Professionalintegrates the Program Compatibility Wizard as part of the Help and
Support Center. The wizard adjusts application compatibility settingsaccording to the requirements of the program you are using. You can
select a compatibility mode for the program from those provided in thewizard, including Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0,
Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, orMicrosoft Windows 2000. After you make your selection, you can test
the compatibility settings, and you have the option to make the
With the improved Start menu of Windows XP Professional,applications and tasks are clearly defined. Your e-mail, Web
browser, and your five most recent applications are readily
available. Logical icons and plain-language descriptions simplifynavigation and enable you to locate the application or task youwant at a glance.
Because the Start menu keeps a running list of your five most
recent applications, you can streamline your daily tasks. Familiaricons such as My Computer and My Documents appear on the rightfor easy access. The Windows XP Professional Start menu makes
daily tasks easier than ever—from starting a new application or
opening a recent document, to locating files or obtaining support.
Navigating Windows XP Professional
Navigating your desktop in Windows XP Professional is easy and
productive. Imagine that your Economics 101 class is conducting
research about Sao Paulo, Brazil. You want to arrange yourdesktop for the class so that you can complete all of your tasks
efficiently, such as viewing project documents at a glance, ortracking student assignments.
9. To complete the Passport Wizard, click Finish. In the File
Destination dialog box, select a folder in which you want to
publish your files, or click Create a new folder to make a newfolder.
10. Click Next. Your document is automatically copied to the
destination Web site. Click Finish to close the Web PublishingWizard.
Using Multimedia w ith Windows XPProfessional
With the new multimedia enhancements of Windows XP Professional, it
is easier than ever to implement new technology in the classroom. Youcan play audio and video content with greater clarity by using features
such as Media Player for Windows XP, Windows Movie Maker, andmore. Windows XP Professional offers Windows Messenger, a
comprehensive real-time communication tool that lets you interact
with students and faculty by using text, audio, and video tools. Moreinformation about the multimedia features of Windows XP Professional
can be found in Windows 201: Digital Experiences in the Classroom.
You can record videos of class projects, upload documents to a laptop
for a mobile presentation, or create your own CDs to accompany classpresentations. By using Windows XP Professional, you can copy CDs to
your computer to create music libraries to use in class, and use the MyMusic features, such as album art thumbtabs and music-related
options, for complete information about the music that you select.
Digital Photos
Sharing photos with faculty and students is now a simple process.
Windows XP Professional makes it easy to edit photos, create a slideshow for the class, or post project photos to the Web.
My Pictures includes useful icons and clear descriptions to simplify
working with photos. Windows XP Professional automaticallycompresses and attaches pictures in your e-mail application to reduce
sending time. You can now share project-related photos quickly andeasily with colleagues and students by using e-mail, regardless of photo size or quantity.
For the purposes of this exercise, you can view photos for the Sao
Paolo research project by using the Filmstrip viewing feature.
You can also view photos as Thumbnails, Tiles, and more, or double-click them to
see an enlarged image. Other features of My Pictures include ordering prints fromthe Web, printing pictures, and setting a picture as your desktop background.
To au tom at i ca l l y com press and e -m a i l p i c tu r es
1. On the Start menu, click My Pictures.
2. On the File and Folder Tasks menu, click E-mail this file.
With My Music in Windows XP Professional, all your common digitalmedia activities are available in one simple program. With the
Microsoft Windows Media Player, you can watch videos and DVDs,
listen to music, create personalized play lists to accompany classpresentations, and create your own CDs. You can enhancecollaboration with students by shopping online for music to accompany
class projects.
The innovative tools of Windows Media Player help you get the mostout of your music.
To use Med ia Playe r fo r W indow s XP
1. On the Start menu, click Windows Media Player.
2. Place a CD in your CD-ROM drive.
3. Click the Now Playing tab to view information about your CD. If
your CD does not start automatically, click the Play icon.