1. Windows XP 101: Using Windows XP Professional in the Classroom

2. Showing or Hiding System Icons
To show or hide System icons
Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties.
On the Notification area tab, click Customize.
In the Customize Notifications dialog box, right-click the Behavior of an item that you want to show or hide.
Click the down arrow to either Hide when inactive, Always hide, or Always show.
Showing or Hiding System Icons
To show or hide System icons
Right-click the taskbar, and then click Properties.
On the Notification area tab, click Customize.
In the Customize Notifications dialog box, right-click the Behavior of an item that you want to show or hide.
Click the down arrow to either Hide when inactive, Always hide, or Always show.

3. Organizing Your Lesson Plans, Pictures, and Other Classroom Files
To list documents by type, and then organize into groups:
On the Start menu, click My Documents, and then open the folder containing the documents you want to view.
On the View menu, click Arrange Icons by Type.
On the Arrange Icons By Type menu, select Show In Groups.
Organizing Your Lesson Plans, Pictures, and Other Classroom Files
To list documents by type, and then organize into groups:
On the Start menu, click My Documents, and then open the folder containing the documents you want to view.
On the View menu, click Arrange Icons by Type.
On the Arrange Icons By Type menu, select Show In Groups.

4. Publishing Class Projects to the Web
To publish to the Web
On the Start menu, click My Documents. Click to select the document that you want to publish to the Web.
In the File Tasks menu, click Publish this file to the Web.
The Web Publishing Wizard starts. Click Next to continue.
The Destination Web Site page appears.
The Passport Wizard starts. Click Next to continue.
Click to select Yes, use an existing account, and then click Next.
Type your address in the address or Passport box, and then click Next to continue.
To publish to the Web (cont.)
Type your password in the Password text box, and then click Next to continue.
To complete the Password Wizard, click Finish. In the File Destination dialog box, select a folder in which you want to publish your files, or click Create a new folder to make a new folder.
Click Next. Your document is automatically copied to the destination Web site.
Click Finish to close the Web Publishing Wizard.
Publishing Class Projects to the Web
To publish to the Web
On the Start menu, click My Documents. Click to select the document that you want to publish to the Web.
In the File Tasks menu, click Publish this file to the Web.
The Web Publishing Wizard starts. Click Next to continue.
The Destination Web Site page appears.
The Passport Wizard starts. Click Next to continue.
Click to select Yes, use an existing account, and then click Next.
Type your address in the address or Passport box, and then click Next to continue.
Type your password in the Password text box, and then click Next to continue.
To complete the Password Wizard, click Finish. In the File Destination dialog box, select a folder in which you want to publish your files, or click Create a new folder to make a new folder.
Click Next. Your document is automatically copied to the destination Web site.
Click Finish to close the Web Publishing Wizard.

5. Changing the Viewing Options in My Pictures
On the Start menu, click My Pictures.
On the View menu, click Filmstrip.
Changing the Viewing Options in My Pictures
To use My Pictures
On the Start menu, click My Pictures.
On the View menu, click Filmstrip.

6. E-mail Project Pictures
To Project Pictures
In the File and Folder menu on the sidebar, select this file
Choose make all my pictures smaller, click OK.
Picture automatically is attached to default client.
Project Pictures
To Project Pictures
In the File and Folder menu on the sidebar, select this file
Choose make all my pictures smaller, click OK.
Picture automatically is attached to default client.

7. Printing Project Pictures
To Print Project Pictures
In the Picture Tasks menu on the sidebar, select Print This Picture
Click Next on Photo Printing Wizard.
Select pictures you wish to print, click Next.
Choose the printer you wish to print to, click Next.
In Layout Selection, select the 4 x 6 in, 3-up option.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
Printing Project Pictures
To Print Project Pictures
In the Picture Tasks menu on the sidebar, select Print This Picture
Click Next on Photo Printing Wizard.
Select pictures you wish to print, click Next.
Choose the printer you wish to print to, click Next.
In Layout Selection, select the 4 x 6 in, 3-up option.
Click Next.
Click Finish.

8. Using Media Player for Windows XP
To use Media Player for Windows XP
On the Start menu, click Windows Media Player.
Place a CD in your CD-ROM drive.
Click the Now Playing tab to view information about your CD. If your CD does not start automatically, click the Play icon.
Using Media Player for Windows XP
To use Media Player for Windows XP
On the Start menu, click Windows Media Player.
Place a CD in your CD-ROM drive.
Click the Now Playing tab to view information about your CD. If your CD does not start automatically, click the Play icon.

9. Copying Audio Files To CD
To Copy Audio Files To CD
In Windows Media Player, Choose Copy to CD or Device.
Choose audio files to burn to CD, click Okay.
Copying Audio Files To CD
To Copy Audio Files To CD
In Windows Media Player, Choose Copy to CD or Device.
Choose audio files to burn to CD, click Okay.

10. Using the Search Companion For Classroom Projects
To use the Search Companion
On the Start menu, click Internet Explorer.
Click the Search icon on the toolbar to open Search Companion.
Type Sao Paolo in the text box, and then click Search.
Select Automatically Send Your Search To Other Search Engines
Using the Search Companion For Classroom Projects
To use the Search Companion
On the Start menu, click Internet Explorer.
Click the Search icon on the toolbar to open Search Companion.
Type Sao Paolo in the text box, and then click Search.
Select Automatically Send Your Search To Other Search Engines

11. Using Windows Messenger
To place a call by using Windows Messenger
On the Start menu, point to All Programs, and click Windows Messenger.
The Windows Messenger dialog box opens. Click the link to sign in .
Click the Call icon .
Click to select the name of the IT staff member that you want from your Contacts list, and then click Computer .
A message appears that confirms that you have placed a call correctly. After your call connects, you can begin your conversation immediately .
Using Windows Messenger
To place a call by using Windows Messenger
On the Start menu, point to All Programs, and click Windows Messenger.
The Windows Messenger dialog box opens. Click the link to sign in .
Click the Call icon .
Click to select the name of the IT staff member that you want from your Contacts list, and then click Computer .
A message appears that confirms that you have placed a call correctly. After your call connects, you can begin your conversation immediately .

12. Asking a Friend or IT Support Person for Assistance
To Ask a Friend or IT Support Person for Remote Assistance
On the Start menu, click Help and Support.
In the Ask for Assistance list, click Get Support.
In the Support Options menu, click Ask a Friend to Help.
Click Invite Someone to Help You.
Select to send your invitation As an Message.
Type recipient’s address and a message in the Message text box, and click Continue.
To complete the Request for Help invitation (cont.)
Set the expiration time for the invitation. The default time is one hour.
Type a password in the Password text box, type it again in the Confirm Password text box, and then click Send Invitation.
A message appears informing you that your invitation has been sent successfully.
Asking a Friend or IT Support Person for Assistance
To Ask a Friend or IT Support Person for Remote Assistance
On the Start menu, click Help and Support.
In the Ask for Assistance list, click Get Support.
In the Support Options menu, click Ask a Friend to Help You.
Click Invite Someone to Help You.
Select to send your invitation As an message, and then click Continue.
Type the recipient’s address and your message in the Message text box, and click Continue.
Set the expiration time for the invitation. The default time is one hour.
Type a password in the Password text box, type it again in the Confirm Password text box, and then click Send Invitation.
A message appears informing you that your invitation has been sent successfully.

13. Installing the Remote Desktop Web Connection
Installing a Remote Desktop Web Connection
To install the Remote Desktop Web Connection (cont.)
Insert your Windows XP installation CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer, or click OK to browse to the installation files.
Click Finish to close the Windows Components Wizard, and click Close to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box.
To install the Remote Desktop Web Connection
On the Start menu, click Control Panel. Click Add or Remove Programs.
Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Internet Information Services, and then click Details.
In the Subcomponents of Internet Information Services (IIS) list, select World Wide Web Service, and then click Details.
In the Subcomponents for World Wide Web Service list, select the Remote Desktop Web Connection check box, and then click OK.
In the Windows Components Wizard, click Next to continue.
Installing the Remote Desktop Web Connection
To install the Remote Desktop Web Connection
On the Start menu, click Control Panel. Click Add or Remove Programs.
Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
In the Windows Components Wizard dialog box, select Internet Information Services, and then click Details.
In the Subcomponents of Internet Information Services (IIS) list, select World Wide Web Service, and then click Details.
In the Subcomponents for World Wide Web Service list, select the Remote Desktop Web Connection check box, and then click OK.
In the Windows Components Wizard, click Next to continue.
Insert your Windows XP installation CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer, or click OK to browse to the installation files.
Click Finish to close the Windows Components Wizard, and click Close to close the Add or Remove Programs dialog box.

14. Connecting to Your Classroom or Office Computer from a Remote Location
To enable a Remote Desktop connection on your primary workstation
On the Start menu, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties to open the System Properties dialog box.
Click the Remote tab.
In the Remote Desktop pane, select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box, and then click Select Remote Users. You can add or remove users as you want, and then click OK to close the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
Click Apply, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.
Connecting to Your Classroom or Office Computer from a Remote Location
To enable a Remote Desktop connection on your primary workstation
On the Start menu, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties to open the System Properties dialog box.
Click the Remote tab.
In the Remote Desktop pane, select the Allow users to connect remotely to this computer check box, and then click Select Remote Users. You can add or remove users as you want, and then click OK to close the Remote Desktop Users dialog box.
Click Apply, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.

15. To connect to Remote Desktop
On the Start menu, point to All Programs.
Point to Accessories, point to Communications, and click Remote Desktop Connection.
Type the information for the computer you want to connect to in the Computer text box, and then click Connect.
To connect to Remote Desktop
On the Start menu, point to All Programs.
Point to Accessories, point to Communications, and click Remote Desktop Connection.
Type the information for the computer you want to connect to in the Computer text box, and then click Connect.