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Microsoft Windows XP

Course Outlines

Course Schedule

Course Description

This is the full day class on Windows XP.   It will cover all of the features of the half day class plus additional features such as: advanced file management techniques, the Windows Explorer, the Windows Clipboard.

 

Course Objectives

  • To develop and use Windows XP with confidence, even if you have never used it before.  For those who have been using it already, you will gain a better understanding.  Plus you will pick up new and helpful tips.

  • To become comfortable with the Windows interface since it will help you use all the Windows based programs on your computer.  Your learning curve will greatly increase once you learn the basics of Windows.

  • To develop hands on experience with the Windows Explorer, the Windows clipboard. Folder and file maintenance are covered in good detail. This will be some good exposure to file management techniques.

  • On completion of this course, the user will have a strong overview of Windows XP and feel confident running any Windows based program.

 

Course Length

Recommended Prerequisites

          1 day

 
 
 
 

Table of Contents

I Introduction
II  Windows XP Interface
III  Opening & Closing Windows
A. Opening Windows
B. Closing Windows
IV  Minimizing, Maximizing, & Restoring Windows
A. Windows in Different Shapes
B. Minimizing (Reduce) a Window
C. Maximizing (Enlarge) a Window  (Zoom Up)
D. Restoring a Window   (Revert to normal size)
V Starting Programs & Switching Windows
A. Using the Start Button
B. Arranging Open Windows
C. Tiling or Cascading Windows
D. Switching Between Programs
VI Using Windows XP’s Right Mouse Button & Using Wizards
A. The Right Mouse Button Is Alive
VII All About Dialog Boxes
VIII Personalizing Your Computer
A. The Control Panel
B. Changes to the Mouse
C. Changing the Appearance and Themes
D. Taskbar and Start Menu Options
E. User Accounts
F. Logging On and Off
G. Date and Time Properties
IX

Understanding Win XP’s Filing System
A. Understanding Folders and Files
B. Changing View Styles for Drives and Folders
C. Viewing My Computer
D. Finding Files
X

Using Windows Explorer
A. Launching Windows Explorer
B. The Windows Explorer Screen
C. Navigating Explorer
D. Creating Folders
E. Copying or Moving Files
F. Renaming & Deleting Files
G. Creating Shortcuts
H. Managing the Start Menu Using Explorer
XI Installing Programs & Creating Shortcuts
A. Installing New Application Software
B. Creating Shortcuts on Your Desktop
C. Items on the Start Menu
XII Some Additional Features
A. Preparing (Formatting) Floppy Disks
B. Information Transferring
C. Recently Used Document Files
D. Keeping Windows XP Up-dated
E. System Restore
 

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