Fundamentals of Microsoft
Windows^® XP

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About this Course

This course is intended for serious computer hobbyists, IT students, and IT professionals.

The free online textbook for this course is Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft® Windows® XP in 24 Hours. Read the Introduction to the book.

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Study Aids

Glossary of Terms

Differences Between the Windows Home and Professional Edition

Lesson 17. Using Windows on the Road

In this lesson, you will

• Learn why automatic configuration for mobile computing environments is so important
• Discover why the Briefcase feature is the most important icon for Windows XP users who work with both portable and desktop computers
• Watch as Windows detects common laptop hardware changes
• Use infrared connections to make communicating with peripherals and other computers simpler than using cables

Reading Assignments

Read the following sections from your free online textbook:

Docking Your Laptop

Using PC Cards

The Windows Briefcase

Going Wireless with Infrared

A Word About Power

 

Learning Activities

1. Use this search box to refine and expand your understanding of new terms and concepts in the reading assignments.

2. Read the Summary of the lesson.
3. Test your understanding with the Q&A.
4. Visit the online Workshop.

   Return here after completing your Workshop session.

Appendix C Answers to Quizzes and Exercises is currently unavailable.

User Accountability

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