Laptops and Tablet PCs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step: Keep in Touch and Stay Productive--At Work, At Home, and On the Go! (Step by Step (Microsoft)) [Paperback]

Andrew Fuller (Author), Ravipal Soin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 2004 | Series: Step by Step (Microsoft)

Teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using the mobility features in Microsoft Windows XP. With STEP BY STEP, you’ll work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises. From the fun—to the fundamental—you’ll learn how to stay connected and productive at home, at work, and on the road. Plus, the CD features software, eBooks, and other resources to help you go even further!

At Home

• Set up a wired or wireless home network
• Play games, music, and DVDs
• Show digital photos on your TV
• Take your digital camera and mobile PC on vacation

At the Office

• Expand your vistas by connecting an extra monitor
• Share notes and files using MSN Messenger
• Work anywhere with offline folders and files—even Web pages
• Synch with your PDA or cell phone

On the Go

• Use your mobile PC from airplane to beach
• Tap into wireless hotspots
• Take your music and movies with you
• Maximize battery life; help secure your mobile PC

Your CD includes:

• Microsoft Power Toys for Windows XP software
• Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition software
• Windows Media Player 10 software
• Tablet PC Edition 2005 Tutorials for Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Physics Illustrator for Tablet PC toy
• Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC (Tablet Pack)
• Microsoft Computer Dictionary, Fifth Edition, eBook
• Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking, Second Edition, eBook
• Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security eBook
• Complete STEP BY STEP eBook
• Links to Windows XP-related downloads and additional information

A Note Regarding the CD or DVD

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About the Author

Andrew Fuller, clinical psychologist and family therapist, works to create resilience in families, communities and schools. He specializes in how children learn and how their educational outcomes can be improved. He is the author of Help Your Child Succeed at School, Raising Real People and Beating Bullies. He lives in Australia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Microsoft Press (December 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735621705
• ISBN-13: 978-0735621701
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,652,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in content and usefulness, March 11, 2005

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Gadgester "No Time, No Money" (Mother Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laptops and Tablet PCs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step: Keep in Touch and Stay Productive--At Work, At Home, and On the Go! (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

While I'm in general a fan of the "step by step" series from MS Press, this book is a big disappointment.

The audience of this book is clearly laptop and tablet beginning users, folks who need a little handholding in getting the most of their hardware. While the book promises a lot -- "set up your own wi-fi!" and "take your laptop to the beach!" -- it falls short in delivering useful guidance. The chapter on wireless is way too short and leaves out all the important details a beginner needs in order to get things set up. Would you believe that the whole write-up on Bluetooth, the most notoriously difficult technology on the planet right now, consists of just two paragraphs?

This thin volume is pretty much a waste of money. If you want to a get-started book on laptops and tablets, check out the "How to do everything" series, or even -- oh, no, I can't believe I'm saying this -- a Dummies book.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginner Level Introduction to Using XP, March 22, 2005

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laptops and Tablet PCs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step: Keep in Touch and Stay Productive--At Work, At Home, and On the Go! (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

Windows XP is, of course, the standard operating system used in most desktop PC's. Lessor known is that special versions of Windows XP have been developed for laptop and tablet PC's. This book is a description of the various versions of XP for use in such systems and how to use the various feature to get the most out of the operating systems. The book is aimed at the absolute beginner, so doesn't go into a lot of detail.

The CD supplied with this book contains far more than usually found on such CD's. This includes:

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Software
Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition software
Windows Media Player 10 software
Tablet PC Edition 2005 Tutorials for Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Physics Illustrator for Tablet PC toy
Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC
Microsoft Computer Dictionary
Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security
Complete Step by Step eBook
Links to Windows XP related downloads and additional information

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and follow, December 4, 2004

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Randy (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laptops and Tablet PCs with Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step: Keep in Touch and Stay Productive--At Work, At Home, and On the Go! (Step by Step (Microsoft)) (Paperback)

This is truly a step by step guide to laptops. It was easy to read and has some very helpful hints to improve the usage of my laptops. It sure helps to have Microsoft insiders write a book we can all understand.