COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR
MICROSOFT WINDOWS - INTRODUCTION
This class description basically covers all versions of Windows.
To request the class description and system requirements for your version
of Windows,
send e-mail to the Office Wiz
Did you miss the basics or are you a computer newbie? This course will prepare
you to work with your favorite applications including the internet. You
will be introduced to important computer, network and Internet basics. It
is instructor-led with hands-on activities. Learn to:
- Use fundamental personal computing concepts and terminology.
- Work with Windows desktop objects and windows.
- Navigate to stored information.
- Manage files and folders.
- Use common Windows program techniques by working with
WordPad and Paint.
- Customize the Windows desktop to your needs.
- Access the Internet and use basic functions of the Internet
Explorer.
LENGTH
Approximately eight hours. Recommend two four hour sessions.
PREREQUISITES
You should have a little or no experience with computers.
You may wish to take the Introduction to Personal Computers course
before taking this course. That course covers personal computer basics and
working with hardware.
SPECIFIC CLASS CONTENT
Lesson 1: Introduction to personal computing
Orientation to personal computers
Orientation to how computers work
The larger world of personal computers
Lesson 2: The Windows environment
The Windows desktop
Orientation to the keyboard and mouse
The taskbar and the Start menu
Working with an open window
Using Help
Lesson 3: The Windows hierarchy
An introduction to the Windows hierarchy
My Computer
Network Neighborhood
The Find feature
Lesson 4: Using Windows Explorer
Orientation to the Windows Explorer
Creating folders
Copying and moving objects
Using the Recycle Bin
Lesson 5: Working with Windows programs
An orientation to Windows programs
Cutting, copying, and pasting in Windows programs
Lesson 6: Customizing the Windows desktop
Working with shortcuts
Using Web Style for the desktop and folders
Working with Control Panel settings
Lesson 7: Introduction to Internet Explorer
Connecting to the Internet
Using Internet Explorer
An overview of the Active Channel Guide
Shutting down Windows
NECESSARY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
- 486DX/66MHZ or higher processor with 16 megabytes (MB)
of Random Access Memory (RAM); 32 MB is recommended. A typical installation
requires approximately 195 MB of hard-disk space.
- A CD-ROM drive (either a local drive or access to a network
CD-ROM).
- VGA or higher-resolution monitor.
- Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device.
- A printer (optional).
- Internet access.
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