Microsoft Windows XP Introduction
Overview
Students will create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet. Students will gain the skills needed to create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.
The target student for this course is a user who has worked with basic computer concepts and gained skills related to IBM and compatible computers.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- You will create a document by using WordPad
- You will organize the contents of your hard drive by using Windows Explorer
- You will communicate instantly with others by using Windows Messenger
- You will create an efficient work environment by using the Control Panel and Accessibility programs
- You will perform a variety of media tasks by using the Help and Support Center and Media Player
- You will clean up your system by using My Computer and the Recycle Bin
- You will find information on the Internet by using Internet Explorer
Prerequisite:
Students are recommended to take the following courses or possess equivalent knowledge:
Next courses:
Related Classes:
The Career Center Course Curriculum for Windows XP Introduction:
Lesson 1: Creating a Document in Windows
- Topic 1A: Launch a Program
- Topic 1B: Create a Document
- Topic 1C: Save a Document
- Topic 1D: Preview and Print a Document
- Topic 1E: Cut, Copy, and Paste Information
Lesson 2: Organizing Files
- Topic 2A: Find Files
- Topic 2B: Create Folders
- Topic 2C: Move Files
- Topic 2D: Create Shortcuts
Lesson 3: Working with Windows Messenger
- Topic 3A: Create a Microsoft Passport Account
- Topic 3B: Add Contacts
- Topic 3C: Send and Receive Instant Messages
- Topic 3D: Change Windows Messenger Options
Lesson 4: Creating an Efficient Work Environment
- Topic 4A: Change Mouse Properties
- Topic 4B: Change a Volume Property
- Topic 4C: Change the Display Properties
- Topic 4D: Switch Users
- Topic 4E: Work with Accessibility Programs
Lesson 5: Researching and Using Windows Media Player
- Topic 5A: Use Help and Support
- Topic 5B: Create Your Favorites
- Topic 5C: Play a Video
- Topic 5D: Apply a Skin
Lesson 6: Cleaning Up Your System
- Topic 6A: Check System Capacity
- Topic 6B: Analyze Your Hard Drive
- Topic 6C: Delete Your Files and Folders
- Topic 6D: Empty the Recycle Bin
Lesson 7: Finding Information on the Internet
- Topic 7A: Browse the Internet
- Topic 7B: Move to Specific Internet Sites
- Topic 7C: Use Favorites to Return to Internet Sites
- Topic 7D: Shut Down Windows