Microsoft Windows XP

1. Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5 Bringing the World Wide Web to the Desktop New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

2. The Internet • Networks facilitate the sharing of data and resources among multiple users • When two or more networks are connected, they create an internet New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

3. The Internet • The World Wide Web makes it easy to share and access data stored on computers around the world with minimal training and support New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

4. Browsers • To access documents on the Web, you need a browser • Internet Explorer • Netscape Communicator New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

5. Starting Internet Explorer • Click the Start button on the taskbar • Point to All Programs and then click Internet Explorer New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

6. Opening a Page on the Web • Every page on the Web is uniquely identified by an address called a URL, or Uniform Resource Locator • A protocol is a standardized procedure used by computers to exchange information • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) • The server address gives the name of the Web server that is storing the Web page • The pathname includes the folder or folders the file is stored in, plus the filename and its extension New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

7. Adding a Web Page to the Favorites Folder • Open the Web page in Internet Explorer • Click Favorites on the Internet Explorer menu bar, and then click Add to Favorites • Click the OK button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

8. Organizing the Favorites List • Click Favorites on the Internet Explorer menu bar, and then click Organize Favorites to open the Organize Favorites dialog box • To create a new folder, click the Create Folder button • To move an item into the Favorites folder, select the item, click the Move to Folder button, select the new folder for the item, and then click the OK button • To remove an item from the Favorites folder, select the item and then click the Delete button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

9. Organizing the Favorites List New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

10. Bringing the Web to Your Desktop • An Active Desktop item is an object that you place on your desktop that receives updates from a Web page that pushes the updates to users on a set schedule New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

11. Adding a Weather Map from the Active Desktop Gallery to your Desktop • Right-click a blank area of the desktop, and then click Properties • Click the Desktop tab and then click the Customize Desktop button • Click the Web tab in the Desktop Items dialog box • Click the New button • In the New Desktop Item dialog box, click the Visit Gallery button • Click the Add to Active Desktop button below the MSNBC Weather Map • Click the OK button to add the item to your desktop New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

12. Adding a Weather Map from the Active Desktop Gallery to your Desktop New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

13. Synchronizing an Active Desktop Item • Move the mouse pointer over the upper border of the Active Desktop item to display the title bar • Click the down arrow on the left edge of the title bar to display the menu • Click Synchronize New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

14. Scheduling an Update • Click the down arrow on the Active Desktop item’s title bar, and then click Properties • Click the Schedule tab • Click the Add button • Enter a time in the digital clock indicating when the update should occur, and then enter a name for the new schedule New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

15. Using an HTML File as a Background • Active Desktop technology allows you to use Web pages as backgrounds • You can interact with a Web page you use as a desktop background • Web pages are created using a language called HTML • Your desktop can also include applets, which are programs attached to a Web page that extend its capabilities New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

16. Using an HTML File as a Background • Right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Properties on the shortcut menu • In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Desktop tab • Click the Browse button, locate the HTML file you wish to use as your background, and click the Open button • Click the OK button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

17. Using an HTML File as a Background New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

18. Getting Started with Outlook Express • Outlook Express allows you to send, receive, and manage e-mail • To start Outlook Express, click the Start button on the taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click Outlook Express New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

19. Getting Started with Outlook Express New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

20. Components to Customize in the Outlook Express Window New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

21. Setting Up an Outlook Express Account • With a POP, or Post Office Protocol account, your mail server receives incoming mail and delivers it to your computer • With an IMAP, or Internet Message Access Protocol account, mail is stored on a mail server, not on your computer • With an HTTP account, known as Web-based e-mail, you use the same HTTM protocol used on the Web • Hotmail New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

22. Setting Up an E-Mail Account • In the Outlook Express window, click Tools and then click Accounts • Click the Add button • Click Mail. Follow the steps in the Internet Connection Wizard New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

23. Setting Up an E-Mail Account New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

24. Sending E-Mail • An e-mail message uses the same format as a standard memo • To line • From line • Subject line • Message area • Cc line New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

25. Viewing Outlook Express Folders New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

26. Sending an E-Mail Message • Click the Create Mail button • Enter the e-mail address of the recipient in the To box • Press the Tab key until you reach the Subject box, and then type the subject of the message • Press the Tab key and then type the content of the message in the message area • Click the Send button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

27. The New Message Window New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

28. Internet E-Mail Routes New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

29. Checking for Incoming Mail • Click the Send/Recv button • Click Inbox in the Folders list New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5

30. Replying to a Message • Locate and click the message you wish to reply to • Click the Reply button • Type your reply in the message area • Click the Send button New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows XP Tutorial 5