Windows XP : Introduction
Course Description
This is the ideal class for beginners and for those who wish strengthen their basic computer literacy. Students will create a document, organize files, work with Windows
Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up
their system, and learn basic skills for finding information on the Internet.
Prerequisites
Performance-Based Objectives
- 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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