Windows XP Professional:  End User

Duration:   1 day

Participants:   Those who want to want to know how to use many of the programs that come with Windows XP; and also make appropriate requests, participate in conversations, and troubleshoot problems related to personal computers.

Objectives:   Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: -  Use fundamental personal computing terminology. -  Use fundamental Windows XP skills. -  Use Windows Explorer to manage files and folders. -  Use common Windows XP program techniques by working with several programs at the same time. -  Customize the Windows XP environment. -  Share files, folders, and resources over a network. -  Access the Internet using Windows XP programs. -  Use Windows XP tools to maintain the computer.

Overview:   This course provides a broad foundation for students so that they will have a greater awareness and confidence using personal computers. In general, this course may enable students to participate in conversations, make appropriate requests, and troubleshoot problems related to personal computers. -  Students will gain practical information and skills, such as what a computer is, how to manage personal files and folders that they create, and how to use many of the programs that come with Windows XP. -  Students will share files and resources with co-workers over a network. -  They will explore how Windows XP takes advantage of the Internet. -  Students learn how to customize and maintain their computers to create the most efficient workspace possible.

Prerequisites:   There are no prerequisites for this course.

Format:   Lecture and discussion with hands-on exercises.

Topic Outline:   -  Getting Started with Personal Computers         Uses of Personal Computers         Types of Personal Computers         Common Computer Components         How Personal Computers Work         Start the PC -  Using a Personal Computer         Log On to a PC         Explore the Desktop with the Mouse         Manipulate Open Windows         Use Help and Support         Adjust the Mouse -  Managing Folders and Files         Folder and File Organization         Access the Windows Explorer         Use the Search Companion         Work with Folders         Work with Files         Create Shortcuts         Use the Recycle Bin -  Using Programs at the Same Time         Create a Document in WordPad         Use the Address Book         Format Text         Use the Calculator         Customize a Logo in Paint         Turn Off the Computer -  Customizing Windows XP         Apply a Theme         Customize the Desktop         Select a Screen Saver         Modify Appearance and Effects         Control the Start Menu         Customize the Taskbar -  Making Connections         An Overview of Networks         Add a Printer         Manage Print Jobs         Share Files         Work Remotely -  Using Windows XP and the Internet         An Overview of the Internet         Search the Internet         Keep Windows XP Up-to-Date         Communicate with Windows Messenger         Use Remote Assistance -  Maintaining the Computer         Diagnose System Problems         Clean Up the Hard Disk         Defragment the Hard Disk         Back Up and Restore Personal Files         Restore System Files -  Windows XP Keyboard Shortcuts         Keyboard Shortcuts -  Using the Windows Movie Maker          Windows Movie Maker

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