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MODULE 1 - LEARNING THE WINDOWS XP

SYNOPSIS:
Presents basic Windows XP concepts for novice PC users and provides a solid foundation on which to build more advanced Windows skills. Includes an introductory lesson on computers as well as using and understanding the Desktop and Taskbar.

PREREQUISITES:
New Windows users

OBJECTIVES:

l Working with Computers
l Using Startup & Shutdown
l Reviewing the Desktop
l Manipulating Windows & Programs
l Using Menus & Dialog Boxes
l Working with Diskettes

DURATION:
Half Day

THIS MODULE INCLUDES:

Working with Computers
Basic topics such as computers, hardware, memory, the monitor, the keyboard, the mouse, printers, disk drives, and software.

Using Startup and Shutdown
Starting Windows 95; closing the Welcome dialog box; shutting down - start menu; restarting the computer and the start menu; shutting down - keyboard.

Reviewing the Desktop
Working with the desktop, taskbar, My Computer, and Recycle Bin; using network neighborhood.

Manipulating Windows and Programs
Working with windows, minimizing/restoring and maximizing/restoring a window; moving, sizing, scrolling, and closing a window, switching windows - taskbar and keyboard; cascading and tiling windows; minimizing multiple windows.

Using Menus and Dialog Boxes
Using menus and the Start menu; closing a "locked program"; using dialog boxes and shortcut menus; opening programs - shortcut menu; moving and copying using shortcut menus; drag and drop to copy and move; using property sheets.

Working with Diskettes
Formatting a diskette; setting a disk's label; copying diskettes.

 

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