Microsoft® Windows® XP : Do Amazing Things

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ballew, Joli.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer software.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Local Subjects:

Computer software.

Microsoft Windows (Computer file).

Operating systems (Computers).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (417 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Do amazing things!

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol : Microsoft Press, 2003.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

So let's go-it's time to have some fun and amaze yourself with all you can do with your PC! This friendly, fast-paced guide highlights dozens of activities and experiences-and shares the straightforward how-to's for trying everything out right away. So go ahead, dive in and explore the interesting, amusing, and impressive things you can do everyday with Microsoft Windows Media Player 9, Windows Movie Maker 2, Windows XP PowerToys, Plus! Digital Media Edition, and other features and tools for Windows XP! Share Your Fabulous PhotosEasily transfer photos from a digital

Contents:

Copyright; Contents at a Glance; Conents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I. Photographs and Images; Chapter 1. Liberating Your Pictures; What's in Store; Go Digital!; Making the Old New Again; Chapter 2. Picturing the Possibilities; What's in Store; View Pictures in Windows XP; Create a Picture Library; Print and Save Pictures; Share Experiences Through Pictures; Customize Your Computer with Pictures; Share Pictures over the Internet; Part II. Music and Visuals; Chapter 3. Losing Yourself in the Music; What's in Store; Stay Fresh; Get to Know Windows Media Player

Set the Mood (I Mean Mode)Now Playing!; Command Media Player with Your Voice; Keep in Touch with the World; Chapter 4. Amassing a Multitude of Music and Videos; What's in Store; Build Your Collection; Download Music with MusicNow; License and Registration, Please!; Personalize Your Titles; Create Soundtracks to Your Life; Chapter 5. Fine-Tuning Your Media Experience; What's in Store; Express Yourself Through Hardware; Fine-Tune Audio and Video Settings; Manage Privacy and Security; Send Media Player to the System Tray; Chapter 6. Making the Music Your Own; What's in Store; Save the Music

I Want My MP3Preserve Your LPs, Cassette Tapes,and Eight-Track Tapes; Create Your Own CD Montage; Take Your Music with You-Anywhere!; Part III. Moving Pictures; Chapter 7. Capturing Moments in Time; What's in Store; A Look at the Big Picture; Download the Latest Version of Windows Movie Maker; Capture the Moment with a DV Camera; Import Still Pictures; Import Video Clips; Be a Part of the Action!; Let's Make a Movie!; Stay Organized; Chapter 8. Crafting Compelling Movies; What's in Store; Setting the Stage; Clips Are the Key Ingredient; Editing as Storytelling; Make the Video Speak to You

Now It's Time to Rock and Roll!Chapter 9. Coming to a Screen Near You; What's in Store; Turn Your Project into a Movie; Watch Your Movie on a Computer; Share and Share Alike; Share Your Movies on the Web; You Can Take It with You!; Part IV. Interactions and Explorations; Chapter 10. Reaching Across the Globe with a Message; What's in Store; Don't Get Left Behind; Passport, Please; Log on and Make Contact; IM Me!; Upgrade to a Newer Version; Share Experiences in Real Time; Add Voice and Video to Messenger; Collaborate Near or Far; Solve Problems with Remote Assistance

Chapter 11. Working Faster and SmarterWhat's in Store; Enhance Your IE Experience; Cut to the Chase; Secure Surfing in the Zone; Protect the Kids; Where to Go from Here?; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9780735635869

0735635862