About the Book
Simple steps... for great results
Choose a Desktop Background Right-click the desktop and choose Properties from the shortcut menu that appears. In the resulting Display Properties dialog box, click the Desktop tab to display it, as shown in Figure 11-13. Select a desktop background option from the Background list.
If you don't want an image on your desktop, choose None for your background and then choose a color from the Color drop-down palette. If you don't like the colors offered, you can access a whole range of colors by clicking the Other button in the Color palette.
Get ready to: Hook up your printer Customize Windows XP Set up your monitor the way you want Get online Build a wired or wireless network Protect and troubleshoot your PC
Your first PC can be intimidating. You're probably panicky that you'll hit a wrong key and send your information to some high-tech black hole or cause your PC to self-destruct. Not to worry. "PCs Just the Steps For Dummies" gives you simple directions for getting stuff done with your PC--everything from turning it on to using the Internet or a network. The book's design features two columns, with numbered step-by-step instructions on one side and corresponding illustrations, screen shots, or photos on the other. You just pick the task you want to do and look up practical, no-nonsense how-to. This guide covers: Hardware basics and peripherals, including printers, faxes, and scanners Working with Windows XP, including managing memory and working with files and folders Working with sound and video Going online, searching the Web with Internet Explorer, and e-mailing with Outlook Express Networking, including configuration and connection and sharing folders or printers Protecting and troubleshooting your PC
With practical organization and a task-oriented approach, this book will have you inspired instead of intimidated. You won't get an unabridged history of computers and a lot of gibberish; you will get clear, easy-to-follow instructions that help you get your tasks done efficiently on your PC.