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Managing Multimedia FilesMicrosoft Windows 7XPXPXPXP1ObjectivesExamine computer graphicsCreate and edit graphics in PaintAdd text to a graphicApply color and draw shapes in an imageAcquire, view, and edit photosNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 72XPXPXPXPObjectivesOrganize and play musicSync music files to a portable media playerCreate a multimedia slide showBurn video files to a DVDNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 73XPXPXPXPCreating Graphics in Paint

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XPXPXPXPExploring Computer GraphicsNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 75

XPXPXPXPExploring Computer GraphicsNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 76

XPXPXPXPCreating Graphics in PaintClick the Start button, point to All Programs, click Accessories, and then click PaintNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 77

XPXPXPXPModifying Graphics in PaintReducing the width or height of the canvas is one way to crop, or remove, a row or column of pixels from an edge of a graphicThe pixel coordinates in the status bar specify the exact location of the pointer on the canvas relative to the pixels on your screenWhen you draw a shape, you can use the sizing coordinates (immediately to the right of the pixel coordinates) to determine the size of the shape you are draggingNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 78XPXPXPXPAdding Text to a GraphicClick the Text tool and then drag a text box on the canvasOn the Text Tools Text tab, select a font, font size, or attributes (bold, italic, or underline)Type the text in the text box, using the sizing handles to resize the text box, if necessaryAdjust the font, font size, or attributes, and resize the text box as necessaryClick outside the text boxNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 79XPXPXPXPMagnifying a GraphicTo zoom in, click the Magnifier tool, and then click the graphic one or more times or drag the magnification slider to the right to increase the magnificationTo zoom out, click the Magnifier tool, and then right-click the graphic one or more times or drag the magnification slider to the left to decrease the magnificationNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 710XPXPXPXPMagnifying a GraphicNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 711

XPXPXPXPDrawing ShapesNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 712

XPXPXPXPFilling an Area with ColorClick the Fill with color toolClick the Color 1 button, if necessary, and then click the desired color in the color paletteClick inside the border of the area you want to colorNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 713XPXPXPXPWindows 7 Photo Tools

New Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 714XPXPXPXPWorking with PhotosNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 715Windows 7 provides a number of tools for working with photos:Pictures libraryWindows Photo ViewerWindows Media CenterWindows Live Photo GalleryXPXPXPXPWorking with PhotosNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 716

XPXPXPXPWorking with PhotosNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 717

XPXPXPXPEditing a PhotoYou can touch up photos in Windows Media Center in the following ways:Red Eye: Replaces the red with a more natural blackContrast: Changes the difference between the brightest and darkest parts of the pictureCrop: Trims distracting or unnecessary elementsNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 718XPXPXPXPEditing a PhotoNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 719

XPXPXPXPSharing PhotosSelect the photos you wish to share in the Pictures library, and then click the E-mail button on the toolbarClick the Picture size button, and then choose an appropriate sizeClick the Attach button to open your default e-mail program and attach the photos to a new e-mail messageEnter the e-mail address to which you want to send the photos, enter a subject, and then click the Send buttonNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 720XPXPXPXPSharing PhotosTo print photos, select the photos and then click the Print button on the toolbarNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 721

XPXPXPXPUsing Windows Media PlayerPlay an audio or video filePlay a CD or DVDOrganize your media collection in the libraryBurn your own CDs and DVDsRip music from a CDSync songs to a portable music playerShop for music and movies at online storesNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 722XPXPXPXPUsing Windows Media PlayerNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 723

XPXPXPXPCreating a PlaylistClick the Create playlist button on the Windows Media Player toolbarEnter a name for the playlistDrag albums, songs, and other music from the file list to the List paneClick the Save list buttonNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 724XPXPXPXPCreating a PlaylistNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 725

XPXPXPXPSyncing Files to a Portable DeviceWindows Media Player can automatically sync your library to your portable device each time you connect your deviceTo manually sync, click the Sync tab in Windows Media Player, click the Sync link in the list pane, and then click Start syncNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 726XPXPXPXPCreating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media CenterOpen Windows Media CenterClick the picture library icon to display the contents of the Pictures libraryClick slide shows, and then click Create Slide ShowEnter a title for the slide show, and then click the Next buttonClick the Picture Library option button, and then click the Next buttonSelect the photos you wish to add, and then click the Next buttonNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 727XPXPXPXPCreating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media CenterTo add music to the slide show, point to the right of the image list and then click Add MoreClick the Music Library option button, and then click the Next buttonSelect the playlist, and then click the select all button before clicking the Next buttonNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 728XPXPXPXPCreating a Multimedia Slide Show with Windows Media CenterNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 729

XPXPXPXPBurning a Video onto a DVDInsert a recordable DVD into your DVD driveIf necessary, close the AutoPlay dialog boxIn the Windows Media Center window, click Burn a CD/DVDOn the Select Disc Format page, click Video DVD, and then click the Next buttonType the name of your DVD, and then click the Next buttonOn the Review & Edit List page, click Burn DVDClick the Done button and remove the DVDNew Perspectives on Microsoft Windows 730XPXPXPXP