You can use the 'preview' function in Microsoft Windows XP to present a folder of image files (JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF) as a slideshow. You can have the 'slides' presented as a 'timed' show or move them on manually.

Using the Windows XP Preview Feature to Present a Slideshow

This built in function of Windows XP can be used to present a slideshow on a PC to a few people or, using a data projector, to a larger audience in a lecture theatre.

Timed Slideshow of Images Files

This is what you do:

1. use 'My Computer' or 'Windows Explorer' to open the folder containing the photos.
2. make sure that they are in the order you would like to see them - you can order them alphabetically by name, by size or by date.
3. right click on the first image that you wish to show.
4. click on the 'Preview' option - see image in the 'Windows Picture and Fax Viewer'.
5. click on the fifth button from left (just before the first magnify button) - see image fill the screen.

After three seconds the next picture will appear. If you want a slide show - sit back and watch the show. But if you would prefer to control the show, do the following:

Manual Slideshow of Image Files

Proceed as above, then do the following:

1. move the mouse - see controls appear at the top right of the screen.
2. click on the 'Pause' button (the first blue button) - the image will now stay on the screen until you click on the 'Next Picture' button.
3. click on the 'Next Picture' button (the blue button next to the red button) - see the next picture, which will stay there as long as you like.
5. click on the 'Next Picture' or 'Previous Picture' buttons until your slideshow is finished.
   If you want to restart the automatic slideshow - click on the green 'Start Slideshow' button.
6. click on the red 'Close Window' button - see the 'Windows Picture and Fax Viewer' screen.
7. click on the red cross 'Close' button to close down the 'Windows Picture and Fax Viewer'

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