Master Visually Windows XP (With CD-ROM) [Paperback]

Ruth Maran (Author), Paul Whitehead (Author), maranGraphics (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2002 | Series: Visual Read Less, Learn More

Step-by-step instructions and hundred of screenshots provide you with ultimate topic coverage. Master VISUALLY Windows XP uses the VISUAL approach to cover new features of Windows XP including: the new interface, enhanced start menu, the My Pictures digital image organizer, the My Music digital music organizer; and Media Player 8, which plays video, DVD, and music.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"One picture is worth a thousand words."

If you prefer instructions that show you rather than tell you, then this comprehensive reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish over 230 Windows XP tasks, including:

• Using the new Windows interface
• Setting up a home network
• Working with digital cameras
• Publishing files to the Web
• Restoring your computer
• Getting remote assistance
• Creating and editing videos
• Copying songs to your computer
• Using Windows Messenger
• Creating audio CDs

• "Master It" tips answer questions and present shortcuts
• High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Bonus software on CD-ROM!

• Paint Shop Pro evaluation version
• FreeAmp music player
• AbyssAudio Collection and more
• AbyssAudio Collection and more
• Plus a fully searchable e-version of the book

System requirements: PC running Windows 9x/2000/Me/XP, Windows NT 4 or later. See the "What's on the CD-ROM" appendix for details and complete system requirements.

About the Author

Ruth Maran is the Author and Architect of maranGraphics books. She creates the words and structure that are the basis for the books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Visual; Bk&CD-Rom edition (February 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764536214
• ISBN-13: 978-0764536212
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,936,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Easy to Use for Beginners, November 27, 2003

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A. Wolverton (Crofton, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Visually Windows XP (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

Here's an oddity. A computer book that's both comprehensive and easy to use. For anyone wanting to learn all about Windows XP without intimidation, look no further. The book is well organized, starting with elementary basics (such as general computer basics), then moving on to a wide range of topics:

Working with digital cameras
Setting up a home network
Web publishing
Creating/editing videos
Creating audio CDs
Customizing your computer
And much more.

Each task is explained in easy-to-read text and, of course, with visuals. Very helpful, but written primarily for beginners, NOT for XP or computer veterans.

CD-ROM contains an evaluation version of Paint Shop Pro, FreeAmp music player,
AbyssAudio Collection, and an e-version of the book.

621 pages

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I Say Fantastic?, January 11, 2004

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Zach Scott "zzscotty" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Master Visually Windows XP (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent way to learn how to configure and use Windows XP from basics such as desktop, files, multimedia (playing and creating), setting up an internet connection and outlook express to more advanced topics such as networking. Between the pictures and the simple verbal description you are never at a loss to figure out what to do. Also it's simplicity can be misleading. It tells you about the windows built-in firewall which you can turn on or off--I keep it on because it never causes me any problems--as well as the great built-in fax program which you can install without using the Windows CD. I have been using this fax program and it works very well, but I could not find it mentioned in the index of Microsoft's own "Windows XP Inside Out" book. I can strongly recommend this book. It is excellent for the average user. I have used other books in the "Master" series and they are all excellent.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of detail for Windows XP beginners, February 14, 2007

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John D. Mandes (Hershey, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master VISUALLY Windows XP Service Pack 2 Edition (Paperback)

Many neophites who know that Windows XP exits but not yet sure how it exists to what makes it tick -- this is especially dificult for Mac users who are also working with Windows now that the new Apple MacBooks make it possible to work with Mac OS X and Windows XP at the same time. The differences between the two OSs can be confusing. "Master VISUALLY Windows XP Service Pack 2 Edition" can be very helpful in this regard. The author goes a long way to help the reader understand Windows XP and how to make it work to their advantage.