Windows Applications Imaging
Scan images into your computer Windows comes shipped with an imaging program that let you use a device called a scanner to scan images into your computer. The scanner is like a photocopy machine that translates the images into an electronic format "understood" by your computer. Use Imaging to scan images, add something of your own then save them to your hard drive. The application is very easy to use click Start>>Programs>>Accessories and launch Imaging. If you don't have a scanner you can still use the application as an image viewer or editor. Imaging let you view a wide range of image formats unlike Paint that reads only .bmp and .dib images. Don't expect a hotshot graphic application, Imaging is mostly used to scan, rotate and flip images, add some text and lines. If you installed a scanner, make sure it's on click File>>Scan New, once scanned you can click on to flip your image. At the bottom is the Annotation toolbar, use it to add something of your own to the image Note: Annotation only works with .bmp images Draw a filled or empty rectangle, attach a note or use the Rubber stamp to add a Received on date stamp. You can also highlight a portion of the image with the highlighter Images can be viewed as thumbnail (small image), normal size page View or both. Fit the image into your screen using Best Fit from r-click Window. Easily print any image from File>>Print Change scan options from Tools>>Scan Options choose Best quality for small file size in case you are scanning a piece of paper with no image inside. This will give your more efficient results. You need to be an experienced user to choose custom settings In Thumbnail size you can specify a size for your thumbnails, just drag the mouse over the border or choose between the presets under Aspect Ratio.

Tutorial Index

1p What is Windows: What's exactly windows98, a brief description
2p Getting your Copy : Get your original copy of Windows98
6p Installing/Upgrading: Install using floppies, Cd-rom, Hard drive, Network
2p Final word on installation: Settings up your hardware (mouse, cd-rom, printer)


4p The Desktop:
Intro and short description <go>
Desktop Items (My Computer, IE) <go>
Time, Date, Sound <go>
Where everything Starts: the Start menu <go>

6p Windows Basics:
Exploring Files and Folders <go>
Double-Click, what are extensions... <go>
Click, Right-click uses <go>
Shut Down your computer <go>
Windows common tasks (open, close) <go>
Scroll Box-Why is a window better than a piece of paper <go>

9p Inside My Computer
A Brief Introduction to My Computer <go>
The Properties Window <go>
My Computer's Components <go>
The Control Panel <go>
Easier Navigation <go>
Common Actions <go>
Selecting and Naming Files/Folders <go>
Cutting the distances <go>

12p Windows Applications
Brief Introduction to Windows Applications <go>
NotePad <go>
WordPad <go>
Paint <go>
Phone Dialer <go>
Imaging <go>
Calculator <go>
ActiveMovie Control and Media Player <go>
CD Player <go>
Sound Recorder <go>
Volume Control <go>
Games and Final word <go>

5p Network/Internet
Brief Introduction <go>
Get a modem and Internet account <go>
Configure a Dial-up connection <go>
Signing up to your Internet Provider <go>
Windows and the Internet <go>

14p Network/Internet: Outlook Express
First time run... <go>
Description of Outlook Express <go>
First clicks... <go>
Compose your first message <go>
Store email addresses in the Address Book <go>
More about sending email <go>
Working around <go>
Looking around: find text, messages, people <go>
Printing your messages <go>
Format and Personalize your message <go>
Changing Outlook Express Default options <go>
Make your life easier <go>
Sharing Outlook Express <go>
Keeping Outlook Express in shape <go>
Switch to Outlook Express <go>