Windows XP : Introduction

Course length: 1 day

Course Description

What is Microsoft Windows XP?
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.

Prerequisites:

Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 98:

What can a student learn in a Microsoft Windows XP class?

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.  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

Lesson 5: Researching and Using Windows Media Player

          Topic 1A: Launch a Program

          Topic 5A: Use Help and Support

          Topic 1B: Create a Document

          Topic 5B: Create Your Favorites

          Topic 1C: Save a Document

          Topic 5C: Play a Video

          Topic 1D: Preview and Print a Document

          Topic 5D: Apply a Skin

          Topic 1E: Cut, Copy, and Paste Information

Lesson 6: Cleaning Up Your System

Lesson 2: Organizing Files

          Topic 6A: Check System Capacity

          Topic 2A: Find Files

          Topic 6B: Analyze Your Hard Drive

          Topic 2B: Create Folders

          Topic 6C: Delete Your Files and Folders

          Topic 2C: Move Files

          Topic 6D: Empty the Recycle Bin

          Topic 2D: Create Shortcuts

Lesson 7: Finding Information on the Internet

Lesson 3: Working with Windows Messenger

          Topic 7A: Browse the Internet

          Topic 3A: Create a Microsoft Passport Account

          Topic 7B: Move to Specific Internet Sites

          Topic 3B: Add Contacts

          Topic 7C: Use Favorites to Return to Internet Sites

          Topic 3C: Send and Receive Instant Messages

          Topic 7D: Shut Down Windows

          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

 

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