Surviving Day 1
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Windows 98
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Type of Book
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Title:
Surviving Day 1 with Windows 98
Author: Softbank Content Services
Publisher: Que http://www.mcp.com
Publication Date: 10/98
Price: $12.99
Pages: 112
ISBN: 0-7897-1771-9
This book was written for individuals who want to learn Windows 98 quickly and have experience with Windows 3.1
or Windows 95. It assists you in performing the most common functions of Windows 98--copying and moving files;
running applications; printing documents; and customizing the desktop--by comparing them to what you already know:
the equivalent functions in Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.
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User Level
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Surviving Day 1 with Windows 98 would be appropriate for beginning, intermediate, or advanced PC users who had
a working knowledge of Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.
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Review
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The book is small and compact, approximately 5" x 7" with
112 pages, and would easily fit anywhere
so it would be handy as a reference.Yet it really does provide the
basic information for PC users who are upgrading from an earlier version
of Windows. The book is divided into seven chapters and a glossary
and is well organized. Each chapter covers a variety
of functions and each function is outlined on two pages, a right-hand
side and a left-hand side. On each left-hand side is s description
of the function and how it works in Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. On
the right-hand side is a description and step-by-step instructions,
if needed, for the function in Windows 98. The book is very colorful
and filled with images. There is also a Tips section on each Windows
95 page, right-hand side. To give you and idea of what the book does
cover, I have outlined the chapters and the functions they cover.
- Chapter 1: The Basics
- Starting Windows
Selecting the Desktop Style
Starting a Program
Switching Between Tasks
Working with Windows
Managing Print Jobs
Using Help
Exiting Windows
- Chapter 2: File Management
- Managing Your Files
Navigating Drives and Folders (Directories)
Copying and Moving Files
Selecting Multiple Files
Renaming Files
Deleting Files
Undeleting Files
Viewing File Details
Finding Files
Previewing Files
Creating Folders (Directories)
Checking Free Disk Space
Opening Documents
Saving Documents
- Chapter 3: Quicker Access to Your Programs
- Creating Program Groups
Creating Shortcuts (Program Items)
Deleting Program Groups
Accessing Items on Your Desktop
Starting Programs Automatically
- Chapter 4: Adjusting Settings
- Opening Control Panel
Changing Screen Colors
Formatting the Desktop Background
Setting the Time and Date
Customizing Windows for Different Users
- Chapter 5: Installing New Software and Hardware
- Installing New Software
Installing New Hardware
Installing New Fonts
- Chapter 6: Accessories and Other Utilities
- Word Processing
Going to the MS-DOS Prompt
Copying Between Applications
- Chapter 7: Exploring the Internet
- Starting Internet Explorer
Going to a Web Site
Creating Shortcuts to Your Favorite Web Pages
Selecting Your Home Page
Searching the Web
Finding People on the Web
Subscribing to a Web Site
Updating Your Subscriptions
Using the Channel Bar
Adding a Channel to the Active Desktop
Using E-Mail
Other Features
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Personal Comments
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This is a great book for PC users who are familiar with an earlier version of Windows; don't want to read a large
encyclopedia on the subject or spend the money on one; and just want the basics to get up and running with Windows
98. It can be used as a reference or read straight through to get a good overview of what you can expect from Windows
98. It's a quick read, well-organized, and colorful.
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Graphics: DeMorgan WebSpice 1,000,000 Page Design Edition
Web Page Editor: Symantec Visual Page
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