Windows XP : Introduction

Course Description

Overview: Students will create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 98.

Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Benefits: Students will gain the skills needed to create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.

Target student: The target student for this course is a user who has worked with basic computer concepts and gained skills related to IBM and compatible computers.

Performance-Based Objectives

Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• You will create a document by using WordPad.
• You will organize the contents of your hard drive by using Windows Explorer.
• You will communicate instantly with others by using Windows Messenger.
• You will create an efficient work environment by using the Control Panel and Accessibility programs.
• You will perform a variety of media tasks by using the Help and Support Center and Media Player.
• You will clean up your system by using My Computer and the Recycle Bin.
• You will find information on the Internet by using Internet Explorer.

Course Content

• Lesson 1: Creating a Document in Windows
  • Topic 1A: Launch a Program
  • Topic 1B: Create a Document
  • Topic 1C: Save a Document
  • Topic 1D: Preview and Print a Document
  • Topic 1E: Cut, Copy, and Paste Information
• Lesson 2: Organizing Files
  • Topic 2A: Find Files
  • Topic 2B: Create Folders
  • Topic 2C: Move Files
  • Topic 2D: Create Shortcuts
• Lesson 3: Working with Windows Messenger
  • Topic 3A: Create a Microsoft Passport Account
  • Topic 3B: Add Contacts
  • Topic 3C: Send and Receive Instant Messages
  • Topic 3D: Change Windows Messenger Options
• Lesson 4: Creating an Efficient Work Environment
  • Topic 4A: Change Mouse Properties
  • Topic 4B: Change a Volume Property
  • Topic 4C: Change the Display Properties
  • Topic 4D: Switch Users
  • Topic 4E: Work with Accessibility Programs
• Lesson 5: Researching and Using Windows Media Player
  • Topic 5A: Use Help and Support
  • Topic 5B: Create Your Favorites
  • Topic 5C: Play a Video
  • Topic 5D: Apply a Skin
• Lesson 6: Cleaning Up Your System
  • Topic 6A: Check System Capacity
  • Topic 6B: Analyze Your Hard Drive
  • Topic 6C: Delete Your Files and Folders
  • Topic 6D: Empty the Recycle Bin
• Lesson 7: Finding Information on the Internet
  • Topic 7A: Browse the Internet
  • Topic 7B: Move to Specific Internet Sites
  • Topic 7C: Use Favorites to Return to Internet Sites
  • Topic 7D: Shut Down Windows

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