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Windows XP brims with new features, improved

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Windows XP contains, including systems,
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 Digital photos in a snap
Digital photos in a snap
Microsoft® Windows® XP takes the "process" out of processing your
digital photos. Just snap and go - it's that easy! You can decide which
photos to keep, which ones to alter or enhance, and which ones to
leave on the cutting-room floor. Windows XP contains all kinds of
helpful and exciting features for viewing photos, as well as printing,
storing, and sharing them. With Windows XP as your "darkroom" there
are no smelly chemicals or fussy negatives. Are you ready for some
photo fun?
Say goodbye to buying film
Digital photography is nearly instant. There's no standing in line at the
drugstore photo desk or waiting for mail-order service. You can also say
goodbye to buying film - digital cameras employ tiny microchips that
capture and store images again and again. And remember, digital
images never fade
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 VIEW YOUR PHOTOS
• Windows XP is compatible with a broad range of the
latest digital cameras. If your computer came with a
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection, simply plug the
cable into your computer, and you're good to go. A
wizard walks you through the rest of the steps to get the
photos from the camera to your computer.
• Older camera?
• If your camera does not have a USB connection, it's
easy for you to manually install the necessary software
supplied by the manufacturer to enjoy the photo features
of Windows XP. Here's how:

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 Manually install camera software
• Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and
Other Hardware.
• Click Scanners and Cameras.
• Under Imaging Tasks, click Add an imaging device.
• In the Scanner and Camera Installation Wizard, click Next.
• Click the manufacturer and model from the Manufacturer and
Models lists, and then click Have Disk.
• Insert the disk containing the camera software, and then follow
the instructions on the screen.
• If your camera is not listed in the Scanner and Camera Installation
Wizard, or if you don't have a disk containing the software,
connect the camera to the computer and try locating compatible
software by clicking on Add Hardware (located under See Also)
in step 2. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

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• You can also install the software
controlling your camera or scanner,
especially if it is not a
USB (Universal Serial Bus) device, by
using the Add Hardware Wizard in Control
Panel. Afterward, connect the camera to
the computer

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 Find your photos
• Windows XP enables you to find photos on your computer quickly. No more hunting and pecking.
That's because when you save a photo Windows XP automatically stores it in a folder named My
Pictures, right on the Start menu!

• What does a USB port look like?

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• Each time you transfer photos from your digital camera, Windows XP creates a new area, or
subfolder, within My Pictures to contain them.
• Windows XP also names the subfolder, but you can change the name at any time. (Remember,
you're always in control!)
• Clicking on the subfolder displays the contents in thumbnail-size images. Double-click any
thumbnail to see a larger version of the photo in the preview pane in the Windows Picture and
Fax Viewer program.
• If you have network or Internet access, you can also save your photos to a network location or
publish them directly to a Web site.
• To select more than one photo in the folder, press and hold down the CTRL key while clicking
each photo. Then drag and drop to move, copy, or delete the selected photos.
• By the way, Windows XP can also store photos from other sources besides digital cameras, such
as photos sent to you in e-mail or that you capture and save from the Web.

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Photos were made for sharing
• Send photos by e-mailNow you can share
photos minutes after you take them by sending
them in e-mail. Simply:
• Click Start, and then click My Pictures.
• Click the photo you want to send.
• Under File and Folder Tasks, click E-mail this
file.
• Windows XP automatically compresses photo
files prior to sending them, which speeds
opening them on the other end.
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• Why does it sometimes take a long time for a photo sent
in e-mail to appear on your or a recipient's monitor?
Digital images of all kinds consist of tiny dots, called
pixels. Digital photos often consist of thousands of pixels,
an amount that can take extra time to pass through the
telephone and other communication lines over which
Internet information travels. Some Internet service
providers occasionally limit the size of individual files and
attachments. If you have trouble sending or receiving a
group of digital photos, try sending each image
separately; or contact your Internet Service Provider for
advice.

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 Printing your photos

• For social gatherings, nothing beats

handing around actual photographs. Print
your photos for special occasions or to
share with family and friends who don't
have e-mail. Windows XP makes it easy
by supplying a wizard to automate this
task. Here's what to do:

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• Click Start, and then click My Pictures.
• Click the photos you want to print.

To select more than one photo, press and hold

down the CTRL key while clicking each photo.
Release the CTRL key before clicking on the
task you wish to perform.
• Under Picture Tasks, click Print this picture,
and then follow the instructions on your
screen.
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• For the best results in color quality, try printing with the glossy photo
paper used by professionals. Check your printer handbook for
instructions. Application programs also are available for making the
most of your photos by transforming them into calendars, greeting
cards, and more. For example, Microsoft Greetings provides a
range of features for customizing your own photos.
• E-mail your photos
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• If you don't have a printer, send your photos in e-mail to a Web-

based photo-processing service. They'll print them for you on photo
paper and then mail copies out to you or others you provide
addresses for. This is also a great way of sharing photos with
distant relatives and friends. Here's

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