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Windows XP Tutorial
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We have
included detailed information on our Windows XP video training
here. In addition we have also included screen shots that will help you
in learning windows xp.
Windows XP Tutorial– Working with
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We kick off this video training series on Microsoft
Windows XP with general layout of the Desktop including Start
Button, Quick Launch area, Active Programs and System Tray.
Next we cover the actual desktop area and properties like
Theme, Color Scheme, Layout, Background, Screen Saver,
Resolution and Appearance. Using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard
you can chnge the windows xp layout. Shortcuts make it easy to
work with commonly used files and folders. We demonstrate
multiple ways to create shortcuts and manipulate desktop
icons. You can have several applications running at the same
time in XP and we go over such topics as switching between
applications, closing program groups etc. Recycle Bin is the
holding place for files before they are permanently deleted.
We end the tutorial by highlighting features like the context
menu (right mouse button) and My Computer icon (Running time
21:30 mins)
We have included some screen captures from
the desktop on Microsoft Windows XP right
below:
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Windows XP Tutorial – Word
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In this video lesson, we cover three different ways to do
word processing in Windows XP. First we talk about
Notepad which is installed by default. This
is a simple application to use but does not give you a lot of
formatting functionality. The files are saved as text (.txt)
and typically are small in size. Next we move onto
WordPad which is also installed by default.
With this you get a little more formatting options compared to
Notepad. You will also have access to a limited Toolbar for
quick changes. Files can either be saved as Rich Text Format
(.rtf) or Text document (.txt). Finally we move onto
Microsoft Word which by far is the most
common word processing application in the market. You do have
to buy it as it is not installed by default. With Microsoft
Word, you get robust formatting and an extensive toolbar
functionality, not to mention compatibility with applications
like Excel and Outlook. Files are saved as .doc and are much
bigger in size compared to the other two formats. We end the
video training with keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl + Home, Ctrl
+End, Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V, Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, Alt +
Tab and Alt + F4. (Running time 19:26 mins)
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We have
included some screen shots of Notepad, WordPad and
Microsoft Word in Windows XP
Professional
right below:
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Windows Tutorial on XP – My
Documents |
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My Documents is the default location when working with
files in Windows XP. We start this video tutorial by going
over the hierarchy of folders in My Documents, parent and
child folder structure. Next we move onto general navigation
concepts including menus like Title bar, File Menu, Toolbar,
Address, Task Pane, Details Section and Status Bar. We
demonstrate how to create a new folder, copy files from a
source folder to a destination folder, sort objects by
different parameters. We cover a little bit about My Computer
where you can browse other local disks and applications on
your computer. Shortcuts are an important productivity tool
and we explain how to create them in different ways. This
discussion also talks about keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+A to
select all and Shift + Click to select multiple files. We
explain dragging and dropping files and context menu
functionality. Finally we end the session with Recycle Bin and
how to recover deleted files. (Running time 17:50
mins)
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In the figures below, you will find screen images on
My Documents in window xp.
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Windows XP Training – Searching
Files and Folders |
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In this windows xp training video, we cover searching files
and folders on your machine. The default Search feature can be
launched from the Start button. We first search for a file
with the text bmw in it so we make use of wild characters like
this *bmw*. We also give you an idea about how to search
for a phrase or expression. Next we search for an Excel file
type (*.xls) in our computer. From the results section, you
can sort by modified date, file type, size and name in an
ascending or descending manner. Using advanced option, you can
search by case sensitivity and sub folder option. Next we
discuss Google Desktop which is a powerful alternative to
native Windows search. You can download this application from
http://www.google.com. We search for the
same files with much faster speed and additional
functionality. Options like preview file, file type sort, open
folder, date and relevance are exposed next. With Google
Desktop, you can toggle between desktop and Internet search.
(Running time 17.22 mins)
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Working with Media in Windows
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Working with Media involves playing music
or movies, moving pictures to and from a digital camera/recorder,
working with external drives or USB flash drives,
and finally copying data to and from a computer. We start
off the XP training with Windows Media Player. We talk about
the music library, ripping, media center and other features.
Next we look at a Sony digital camera and download pictures to
our computer. We cover different views like Filmstrip and
Slide Show. We rotate print, copy, paste the pictures and show
you how to open them with different applications. We move onto
a USB flash drive which is helpful in moving data back and
forth. We use Windows Explorer to get to the flash drive
content and copy a file to My Documents folder. After we make
changes, we move the file back to the flash drive. Last topic
is burning (copying) a DVD using Sonic Digital Media. We go
over the steps of copying some files from the computer to the
DVD using the Data Disc option. In addition, we discuss read
write vs. read only disc options. (Running time 22 mins)
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Windows XP Tutorial – Control
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In this video lesson, we cover Windows
XP Control Panel. Here are some of the main topics we discuss:
Appearance tab, Display settings for start menu, Screen Saver
and Desktop, toggle between Window Classic and Window XP
layout, tweak the Taskbar settings and modify the Folder
Options. Using Network and Internet configuration, you can
modify your network properties. An important characteristic in
Control Panel is adding and removing a program which is also
illustrated. Next we discuss the Performance and Maintenance
tab. Some of these topics are discussed more in detail in the
Administrative Tools video. We review the System Tab where you
can change computer hardware settings using the Device
Manager. Next we demonstrate how to add a local printer using
the Add Printer Wizard. This leads us to the section on User
Accounts, Regional Settings and Security options. We end this
training session by going over Firewall, Automatic Updates and
Virus Protection. (Running time 20:07 mins)
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Windows XP Tutorial – Administrative
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on Administrative Tools. We start off with data sources (ODBC)
which let you access other types of databases. In our demo we
create a data source to an Access database and then use an
Excel sheet to import the data from Access tables. We go over
the Event Viewer which gives you vital system information at
the application and security level. Performance Monitor will
let you gain an insight into physical counters like CPU,
Memory usage and Disk I/O utilization. The logs and alerts can
enable you to manage your machine in a proactive manner. The
Computer Management tab has a wealth of knowledge on your
computer. We review the Shared Folders, Device Manager,
Storage tab and Services area. Device Manager is essential to
troubleshooting hardware issues and updating drivers. Services
tab gives you insight into what all is running on the machine
so you can shutdown unnecessary ones. Finally we look at the
Component Services which is an advanced utility for managing
COM objects. (Running time 15:30 mins)
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