Chapter 1: Windows 98 Basics.

Using the Start Menu.

Using Desktop Icons.

Examining My Computer.

Using the My Documents Folder.

Using the Quick Launch Toolbar.

Using the System Tray.

Exploring the Network Neighborhood.

Switching Between Windows.

Using Windows 98 Help.

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Chapter 2: Using Windows Explorer.

Opening and Closing Windows Explorer.

Opening Folders and Programs.

Copying and Moving Files.

Controlling the View Detail Level.

Sorting the File Listing.

Viewing Folders as Web Pages.

Controlling the Toolbars.

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Chapter 3: Using the Recycle Bin.

Sending Objects to the Recycle Bin.

Viewing and Restoring Recycle Bin Contents.

Emptying the Recycle Bin.

Setting Recycle Bin Properties.

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PART II: Customizing Windows 98.

Chapter 4: Changing the Look of Windows 98.

Configuring the Desktop Background.

Changing Desktop Colors.

Using a Screen Saver.

Adding Active Desktop Content.

Changing Desktop Resolution.

Moving and Hiding the Taskbar.

Putting New Objects on the Desktop.

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Chapter 5: Changing the Way Windows 98 Works.

Changing to a Single-Click Mouse.

Configuring the Mouse.

Configuring Your Keyboard.

Adding Sounds to System Events.

Setting the Accessibility Options.

Adding New Hardware.

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PART III: Using Programs and Documents.

Chapter 6: Using Programs.

Installing Programs.

Adding a Program Shortcut to the Desktop.

Starting Programs Automatically.

Adding an Entry to the Start Menu.

Using Menus.

Using Scroll Bars.

Using Common Dialog Box Controls.

Closing Programs.

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Chapter 7: Working with Documents.

Opening Documents.

Opening Recently Used Documents.

Saving Documents.

Selecting Text.

Cutting, Copying, and Pasting to the Clipboard.

Dragging and Dropping Data.

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Chapter 8: Printing Documents.

Setting Printer Properties.

Putting a Printer on the Desktop.

Printing a Document.

Printing to a File.

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Chapter 9: Finding a File.

Searching for a File.

Specifying a Date Search.

Finding Specific File Types.

Saving a Search.

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PART IV: Using Windows 98 Accessories.

Chapter 10: Using Task Scheduler.

Adding a Scheduled Task.

Modifying a Scheduled Task.

Suspending and Resuming Tasks.

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Chapter 11: Using Multimedia.

Playing Sounds.

Viewing Videos.

Using CD Player.

Using Media Player.

Recording Sounds with Sound Recorder.

Using the Volume Controls.

Putting Multimedia Clips into Documents.

Configuring Multimedia Devices.

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Chapter 12: Using the Accessory Applications.

Installing Accessory Applications.

Using the Calculator.

Using Clipboard Viewer.

Using Notepad.

Creating Documents in WordPad.

Configuring WordPad Document Options.

Using Imaging for Windows.

Using Paint.

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Chapter 13: Using MS-DOS.

Opening and Closing the MS-DOS Window.

Using MS-DOS Commands.

Configuring Programs for MS-DOS Mode.

Restarting in MS-DOS Mode.

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PART V: Windows 98 Connectivity.

Chapter 14: Connecting to the Internet.

Adding an Internet Connection.

Starting Internet Explorer.

Visiting Web Sites.

Searching for Web Sites.

Saving Your Favorite Web Sites.

Viewing Channels.

Using Windows Update.

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Chapter 15: Using Outlook Express.

Creating E-mail Messages.

Sending and Receiving E-mail.

Sending Files.

Opening and Saving File Attachments.

Using the Newsreader.

Finding Newsgroups.

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Chapter 16: Using Networks and Mobile Computing.

Finding Computers on Your Network.

Sharing Your Files.

Finding Files on Your Network.

Sharing a Printer.

Running Dial-Up Server.

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Chapter 17: Using HyperTerminal.

Opening a New HyperTerminal Connection.

Answering a Call with HyperTerminal.

Sending and Receiving Files with HyperTerminal.

Capturing a Session Record.

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PART VI: Maintaining Windows 98.

Chapter 18: Managing Your Disks.

Checking for Errors with ScanDisk.

Improving Performance with Disk Defragmenter.

Using the Disk Cleanup Tool.

Making Space with Disk Compression.

Backing Up Files.

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Chapter 19: Managing Your System.

Tuning Up with the Maintenance Wizard.

Using Device Manager to Look for Problems.

Checking for Version Conflicts.

Checking System Files.

Checking the Registry for Errors.

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PART VII: Using Microsoft Plus! for Windows 98.

Chapter 20: Using Plus! 98.

Installing Plus! 98.

Using McAfee VirusScan.

Using the Deluxe CD Player.

Using Plus! 98 Desktop Themes.

Using the Plus! 98 Utilities.

Modifying Images with Picture It! Express.

Playing Games.

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Chapter 21: Using Internet Connection Sharing.

Installing Internet Connection Sharing.

Using the Internet Connection Sharing Wizard.

Adding TCP/IP to Your Network.

Configuring Your Network.

Setting Your Internet Connection Sharing Options.

Appendix A: Personal Workbook Answers.

Appendix B: Installing Windows 98.

Appendix C: A Brief History of Windows.

Glossary.

Index.