Course Description
This is an introduction course for new users to Windows XP Professional. This course will cover the tasks and features that are used on a frequent basis by someone in an office environment.
Who Should Attend
People who have taken the First Look at Computers or PC Fundamentals courses, or equivalent work experience.
Getting Started
What is Windows XP Professional?
Features
What is a Network?
Benefits of Networking
Types of Networks
Logging On
Looking at the Desktop
Navigating Within Windows
Using the Start Button
Using the Mouse
Using the Keyboard
Looking at a Typical Window
Moving a Window
Sizing a Window
Using Scroll Bars
Exiting Windows
Working with Programs
Using Windows Help
Contents
Index and Search
Favorites
Getting Help in a Dialog Box
Running Programs
Working with a Typical Program
Working with Menus
Working with Dialog Boxes
Creating, Opening and Saving Files
Using the Internet
Using the Documents Menu
Multi-Tasking
Switching Between Programs
Organizing the Windows
Using the Task Manager
Exploring My Computer
Looking at My Computer
Changing the View
Opening Folders & Files
Using Windows Explorer
Searching for Files or Folders
File, Folder & Disk Management
An Overview of File Systems & Permissions
Types of File Systems
NTFS File & Folder Permissions
Creating and Customizing Folders
Creating Folders
Customizing a Folder
Organizing & Managing Files & Folders
Selecting Files & Folders
Copying and Moving Files & Folders
Renaming Files & Folders
Viewing File & Folder Properties
Deleting Files & Folders
Using the Recycle Bin
Restoring a File
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Looking at My Network Places
Viewing the Entire Network
Adding a Network Place
Managing Disks
Formatting Floppy Disks
Error Checking
Defragmenting the Disk
Cleaning Up the Disk
Creating an Emergency Repair Disk
Personalizing Windows
Working with the Active Desktop
Adding Web Content to the Active Desktop
Updating & Deleting Web Items
Customizing the Desktop Display
Creating & Customizing Shortcuts
Creating Shortcuts
Customizing Shortcuts
Customizing the Start Menu
Customizing the Taskbar
Customizing Toolbars
Changing the Date & Time
Customizing the Mouse
Adding/Removing Programs
Installing a New Program
Uninstalling a Program
Viewing/Installing Fonts
Viewing Fonts
Installing Fonts
Changing Passwords
Working with Windows Programs
Working with Notepad
Working with WordPad
Printing
Printing Documents
Managing Print Jobs
Outlook Express
Sending Messages
Working with Received Messages
Working with Faxes and Imaging
Sending Faxes
Using the Imaging Program
Using the Character Map
Using the Calculator
Working with Paint