I have downloaded zenphoto, extracted it and placed the folder zenphoto into my root folder.

I am using xamp localhost. All my other php pages work fine.

Next the installation guide says navigate to my gallery and click go.

HUH? Some steps seem to be missing.

So in basic terms, in order could someone tell me how to link my page and use the zenphoto please? My pictures are in a folder called pictures in the root folder. I have no other php running for the site.

I just want to get the gallery up, not worrying about css theming or anything til later.

Thankyou to anyone who can help simplify these instructions.

Did you look at the screencasts?
http://www.zenphoto.org/2008/04/zenphoto-screencasts/

Maybe they'll help

Navigate to the gallery means Point your browser to it.