Getting started with Microsoft Windows XP -- Objectives -- Case study: unforeseen circumstances -- Welcome to Windows XP -- The desktop -- Moving and sizing a window -- Anatomy of a window -- Pull-down menus -- Dialog boxes -- Help and support center -- Hands-on exercise 1: Welcome to Windows XP -- Files and folders -- The exploring office practice files -- Connecting to the internet -- Hands-on exercise 2: Download the practice files -- Windows Explorer -- Personal folders -- Moving and copying a file -- Deleting a file -- Backup -- Hands-on exercise 3: Windows Explorer -- Increasing productivity -- The control panel -- Shortcuts -- The search companion -- Hands-on exercise 4: Increasing productivity -- Fun with Windows XP -- Windows media player -- Digital photography -- Windows messenger -- Hands-on exercise 5: Fun with Windows XP -- Summary -- Key terms -- Multiple choice -- Practice with Windows XP -- Mini cases.