Quick Course in Microsoft Windows 98 Book

Part 1	Learning the Basics	1
1	Introducing Windows 98	2
	Why Do You Need an Operating System?	4
	The Desktop	5
	Desktop Variations	8
	Working with Icons	9
	Working with the Start Button	13
	Window Basics	15
	Sizing and Moving Windows	15
	Arranging Windows	18
	Getting Help	19
	Shutting Down Your Computer	23
2	Using Programs	24
	Starting Programs	26
	Command Basics	29
	Choosing Commands from Menus	29
	Using Menus on the Menu Bar	29
	Using Dialog Boxes	32
	Using Shortcut Menus	39
	Choosing Commands with Toolbar Buttons	40
	Multitasking	42
	Switching Among Running Programs	43
	Sharing Information Among Programs	46
	Using Printers	50
	Printing from a Program	51
	Adding a Printer	52
	Quitting Programs	53
3	Managing Folders and Files	54
	Storage Basics	56
	Opening Recently Used Files	58
	Finding Files	60
	Using My Computer	60
	Using Windows Explorer	63
	Using Network Neighborhood	67
	Sharing Folders	68
	Connecting to Shared Folders	70
	Stopping Sharing	72
	Using the Find Command	72
	Organizing Folders and Files	74
	Deciding on a System	74
	Creating New Folders	76
	Specifying What You Want to Work With	77
	Moving and Copying Folders and Files	78
	Copying Files to and from Floppy Disks	81
	Renaming Folders and Files	84
	Deleting and Undeleting Folders and Files	85
4	E-Mailing with Windows 98	88
	E-Mail Concepts	90
	Internal vs. Internet E-Mail	91
	E-Mail Addresses	92
	Setting Up Internet E-Mail	93
	Starting Outlook Express for the First Time	97
	Customizing the Outlook Express Window	99
	Sending Messages	101
	Shortcuts for Addressing Messages	103
	Attaching Items to Messages	105
	Attaching Stationery	105
	Attaching Files	106
	Sending Messages Stored in the Outbox	107
	Retrieving and Handling Messages	107
	Replying to Messages	109
	Forwarding Messages	110
	Deleting Messages	111
	Organizing Messages	111
Part 2	Building Proficiency	115
5	Increasing Your Efficiency	116
	Getting Going Quickly	118
	Using Shortcut Icons	118
	Creating Shortcut Icons	118
	Deleting Shortcut Icons	121
	Using Start Menu Shortcuts	121
	Adding Shortcuts to the Programs Submenu	122
	Adding Shortcuts to the StartUp Submenu	126
	Removing Start Menu Shortcuts	127
	Using Favorites	128
	Deleting Favorites	128
	Using Taskbar Toolbars	129
	Adding Toolbars to the Taskbar	130
	Manipulating Taskbar Toolbars	131
	Working Smart	133
	Creating Instant Documents	133
	Associating Documents with Programs	136
	Sending Documents Places	139
	Reusing Information	140
6	Customizing the Way You Work	148
	Adding or Removing Hardware	150
	Adding or Removing Programs	152
	Adding or Removing Application Programs	153
	Adding or Removing Windows Components	154
	Tailoring the Display	156
	Changing the Number of Colors and the Resolution	156
	Changing the Background	157
	Displaying a Screen Saver	159
	Changing the Color Scheme	160
	Switching to Web Style	162
	Internet Access Everywhere	166
	Reverting to the Traditional Display	168
	Customizing the Taskbar	168
	Relocating the Taskbar	168
	Changing Taskbar Properties	169
	Other Adjustments	170
	Changing the Date or Time	171
	Adjusting the Mouse	173
	Adjusting the Keyboard	174
	Accommodating Different Abilities	176
	Adjusting Multimedia Devices	177
7	Solving Common Problems	180
	Backing Up Your Files	182
	Creating a Full Backup	183
	Creating an Incremental Backup	188
	Restoring Documents	189
	Optimizing Your Hard Disk	191
	Using Disk Cleanup	192
	Using ScanDisk	193
	Using Disk Defragmenter	195
	Using the Maintenance Wizard	197
	Troubleshooting Startup Problems	198
	Creating a Startup Disk	199
	Starting from the Startup Menu	199
	Checking Your Files	200
	Using the Startup Troubleshooter	202
	Index	203