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An invaluable resource for visually oriented PC users who want to make the most of Windows XP's multimedia features. Jam-packed with information that provides the basics and beyond, this full-color tutorial offers clear, concise, jargon-free instructions using more than 500 color screen shots. The book presents full, focused coverage of the multimedia features of Windows XP, including the My Pictures digital image organizer; the My Music digital music organizer; Movie Maker; and Media Player 8, which plays video, DVD, and music.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Getting Started with Windows XP Multimedia. Introduction to Windows XP Multimedia Features. Types of Multimedia Files. View File Extensions in Windows XP. Understanding Digital Images. Understanding Digital Audio. Understanding Digital Video. Store Multimedia Files. Search for Multimedia Files. Chapter 2. Working with Digital Cameras and Scanners in Windows XP. Understanding Digital Cameras and Scanners. Configure a Digital Camera or Scanner. Upload Pictures from a Digital Camera. Copy Pictures from a Digital Camera to a CD. Delete Pictures from a Digital Camera. Scan a Picture. Chapter 3. Working with Images in the My Picture Folder. Open the My Pictures Folder. Navigate the My Pictures Folder. Preview an Image. Change the List View. View Images as a Filmstrip. View Images as a Slide Show. Launch an Image--Editing Program. Delete an Image. View Image Properties. Print an Image File. Order Prints Online. Chapter 4. Putting Images to Work in Windows XP. Turn a Photo Into Desktop Wallpaper. Turn Photos Into a Screen Saver. Make a Photo Album. Share Photos on Your Computer. E--mail a Photo. Publish a Picture to the MSN Web Site. FTP a Picture to a Web Folder. Chapter 5. Viewing Photos with the Windows Picture and FAX Viewer. Display a Photo. Change the Image Magnification. View a Slide Show. Rotate a Photo. Delete a Photo. Copy a Photo. View Image Properties. Annotate a TIFF File. Print a Photo. Chapter 6. Setting Up Windows Media Player. Open and Close Windows Media Player. Navigate the Windows Media Player Window. Change the Player Window Size. Display or Hide the Features Taskbar. Customize the Now Playing Page. Change Interface Skins. Delete a Skin. Download a New Skin. Change Interface Colors. Change Interface Visualizations. Activate the Mini Player Toolbar. Change Audio and Video Settings. Configure Player Options. Chapter 7. Playing Audio Files with Windows Media Player. Play a Music CD. Skip a Track. Display Music Details. Specify Track Order. Using the Media Library. Add Music CD Tracks to the Media Library. Play an Audio File. Rate a Song. Create a Playlist. Play a Playlist. Delete a Playlist. Edit a Playlist. Using the Media Guide. Chapter 8. Playing Music from The My Music Folder. Open the My Music Folder. Navigate the My Music Folder. Play Music Files. Display Audio File Details. Delete a Music File. Open a Music File in Another Player. Add a Music File to a Playlist. Set Volume Controls. Share a Music File on Your Computer. E--mail a Music File. Search for an Audio Clip. Copy Music from Other Album Folders. Display Album Art. Chapter 9. Downloading and recording Audio Files. Understanding Digital Media Delivery and Recording Methods. Shop for Online Music. Using Online Subscription Services. Download a Music File from the Web. Back Up Your Licenses. Set Audio Quality and Format. Burn Music Files to a CD. Record Your Own Sounds. Chapter 10. Listening to Internet Radio. Connect to an Internet Radio Station. Find More Internet Radio Stations. Add a Station to the Preset List. Play a Station from Internet Explorer. Chapter 11. Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player. Play a DVD. Navigate a DVD. Change Screen View Modes. Set Enhancement Options. Capture a Frame Image. Set Up Language and Subtitle Options. Chapter 12. Setting Up Windows Movie maker. Introduction to Windows Movie Maker. Open and Close Windows Movie Maker. Navigate the Windows Movie Maker Window. Customize the Program Elements. Record Video from a Camcorder. Import a Video File. Chapter 13. Working with Video Clips in Windows Movie Maker. Play a Video Clip. Rename a Video Clip. Remove a Clip from a Collection. Add a Clip to the Storyboard. Rearrange Storyboard Clips. Remove a Clip from the Storyboard. Save a Project File. Create a New Project. Open an Existing Project. Trim a Clip. Split a Clip. Combine Two Clips. Preview a Movie. Chapter 14. Adding Extra Effects to Video Clips in Windows Movie Maker. Using the Timeline. Add Title and Credit Text. Add a Transition Effect. Add a Video Effect. Import an Audio Clip. Add an Audio Clip. Adjust Audio Levels. Edit Audio Clips. Record Narration. Save a Movie. Chapter 15. Downloading and Recording Video Files. Download and Save a Video Clip. Burn Video Files to a CD or DVD. Share Videos on Your Computer. Chapter 16. Playing Windows XP Games. Introduction to Windows XP Games. Start a Windows XP Game. Play a Multiplayer Game.

About the Author :
Sherry Willard Kinkoph has written over 50 books over the last 9 years covering a variety of computer topics ranging from hardware to software, from Microsoft Office programs to the Internet. Her recent titles include Teach Yourself VISUALLY Flash 5, Master VISUALLY Dreamweaver MX and Flash MX, and Microsoft Office 2003: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks. Sherry's ongoing quest is to help users of all levels master the ever--changing computer technologies. No matter how many times they the software manufacturers and hardware conglomerates throw out a new version or upgrade, Sherry vows to be there to make sense of it all and help computer users get the most out of their machines.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780764557163
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 230 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 210 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0764557165
  • Edition: Special edition
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 765 gr


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