Part I Up and running: what is Windows Me?; getting your hardware and software ready for Windows Me; exploring the interface; getting down to business - running your applications; files, programs, and disks; WordPad and Paint basics; other Windows accessories; getting help when you need it. Part II Optimizing and customising: customizing Windows with the control panel; customizing the desktop, taskbar, and start menu; printers and printing; using fonts effectively; adding and removing hardware and software; PC health features; improving system performance. Part III Using Windows Me multimedia: using the Windows Media Player; using Image Acquisition and Movie Maker; working with multimedia and entertainment Hardware. Part IV Communication and using the Internet: introduction to Windows communications; connecting to the Internet; browsing the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer 5.5; communicating with Outlook Express news and mail; publishing on the Web. Part V Networking: building a peer-to-peer network; network security and troubleshooting; extending your reach with dial-up networking; advanced networking; internetworking Windows Me with Windows NT/2000; advanced dial-up networking. Appendices: Installing Windows Me on your computer; Windows Me accessibility features; using NetMeeting.