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Microsoft Windows XP User Introduction

Course Aims

This one day training course in MS Windows XP provides users with a powerful graphical desktop and entry level networking environment. On completion of the course participants will understand the terminology of Windows XP; be able to use a mouse, the browser style interface, menus and scroll bars, make selections and activate processes; understand how to pass data to other users and applications; and use Windows XP tools and utilities to improve their own and workgroup productivity.

Course Outline

Getting To Know Windows XP
Understanding Windows XP
Starting Windows XP
Getting to Know the Windows XP Enviroment

Working with the Start Menu
Getting to Know the Start Menu
Getting to Know the Default Folders in the Start Menu
Managing the Start Menu
Customising the Start Menu
Starting and Ending Your Computer Session

Using Windows Explorer
Orientation to the Windows Explorer
Creating Folders
Copying and Moving Objects
Using the Recycle Bin

Working with Files and Folders
Getting to Know Windows XP Folders
Managing Files and Folders
Using the Search Companion

Working with Windows
Understanding Windows
Manipulating Windows
Resizing and Moving Windows
Understand Windows Menus

Customising The Desktop and Taskbar
Customizing the Desktop
Customizing the Taskbar
Working with the Taskbar Toolbar

Working with Web Applications
Using Internet Explorer
Using Outlook Express
Using MSN Explorer
Using Windows Messenger
Publishing to the Web

Working with Windows XP Accessories
Using Notepad
Using Paint
Using WordPad
Using the Clock
Using the Calculator
Using the Address Book
Using the Command Prompt

Getting Help and Support
Using the Help and Support Centre
Managing the Help and Support Centre
Using Windows Update
Using Accessibility Programs

Target Audience

Intending, new or recent MS Windows XP users who will be using Windows and network based applications. This is essential training for anyone who will be attending applications software product courses. This is not a conversion course for MS Windows 3.x or Windows 95 users.

Assumed Knowledge

A basic understanding of PCs and a standard keyboard layout as gained from attendance on a "PC Introduction" course or from past experience. No experience of networking is required.

Related Courses

Microsoft Office applications. – MS Word Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced. MS Excel Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced. MS Access Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced.

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