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Microsoft Windows XP
Foundation Level Training Course
1. GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS XP
UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS XP
- What is Windows XP?
- The New Windows Engine
- Windows XP System Requirements
- Using the Microsoft Web Site
STARTING WINDOWS XP
- Using the Windows Welcome Tutorial
- Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
- Using the AutoRun Wizard
- Using Dynamic Update
- Taking the Windows XP Tour
- Activating Windows XP
GETTING TO KNOW THE WINDOWS XP ENVIRONMENT
- Working with the New Windows XP Interface
- Using the Start Menu
- Using Icons
- Using Windows
- Using the Desktop
- Using the Taskbar
2. WORKING WITH THE START MENU
GETTING TO KNOW THE START MENU
- Accessing the Most Frequently Used Programs
- Accessing Internet and E-mail Programs
- Accessing All Programs
GETTING TO KNOW DEFAULT FOLDERS IN THE START MENU
- Accessing Accessories
- Accessing Games
- Adding Applications to the Startup Menu
MANAGING THE START MENU
- Adding Programs to the Start Menu
- Removing Programs from the Start Menu
- Adding Programs to the Pinned Items List
- Renaming Programs on the Start Menu
- Opening a Start Menu Folder
- Exploring a Start Menu Folder
- Running Programs and opening Folders and Documents
CUSTOMIZING THE START MENU
- Selecting a Start Menu Style
- Selecting a Start Menu Icon Size
- Changing the Number of Programs Displayed in the Start Menu
- Displaying Internet and E-mail Programs
- Changing Start Menu Settings
- Modifying Menu Items
- Displaying Recent Documents
- Adding or Removing Programs from the Classic Start Menu
- Clearing Recent Documents from the Classic Start Menu
- Using Advanced Options from the Classic Start Menu
STARTING AND ENDING YOUR COMPUTER SESSION
- Logging On
- Logging Off
- Switching Between Users
- Restarting the Computer
- Sending the Computer into Hibernation
- Shutting Down the Computer
3. WORKING WITH FILES AND FOLDERS
GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS XP FOLDERS
- About Folders
- Using My Documents
- Using My Pictures
- Using My Music
- Using My Computer
- Using My Network Places
- Using the Recycle Bin
- Displaying Folders on the Desktop
MANAGING FILES AND FOLDERS
- Opening a File or Folder
- Copying, Cutting, and Pasting Files and Folders
- Creating Shortcuts for Files and Folders
- Renaming Files and Folders
- Deleting Files and Folders
- Changing File and Folder Views
- Displaying the File and Folder Structure
- Navigating Folders
- Displaying File and Folder Properties
- Modifying Folder Options
- Modifying the Folder Window Toolbar
- Using Task Panels
USING THE SEARCH COMPANION
- About the Search Companion
- Displaying the Search Companion
- Searching for Pictures, Music, or Video
- Searching for Documents
- Searching for all Files and Folders
- Searching for Computers or People
- Searching for Information in the Help and Support Center
- Searching the Internet
- Changing Search Companion Preferences
- Managing the Animated Character
- Using Windows Explorer or My Computer
4. WORKING WITH WINDOWS
UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS
- About Windows
- Using the Title Bar
- Using the Program or Folder Icon
- Using the Scroll Bars
MANIPULATING WINDOWS
- Minimizing Windows
- Minimizing All Open Windows
- Maximizing Windows
- Restoring Windows
- Closing Windows
RESIZING AND MOVING WINDOWS
- Resizing the Window Border
- Cascading Windows
- Tiling Windows Horizontally
- Tiling Windows Vertically
- Moving a Window
UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS MENUS
- Getting to Know Windows Menus
- Using the File Menu
- Using the Edit Menu
- Using the View Menu
- Using the Favorites Menu
- Using the Tools Menu
- Using the Help Menu
5. CUSTOMIZING THE DESKTOP AND TASKBAR
CUSTOMIZING THE DESKTOP
- Applying a Desktop Theme
- Creating a Desktop Theme
- Applying a Desktop Background
- Applying your own Image to the Desktop Background
- Applying a Screen Saver
- Password Protecting a Screen Saver
- Changing Window Appearance
- Changing Screen Settings
- Changing Desktop Icons
- Using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard
CUSTOMIZING THE TASKBAR
- About the New Taskbar Grouping Feature
- Changing the Taskbar Appearance
- Locking the Taskbar
- Auto-hiding the Taskbar
- Showing the Quick Launch Toolbar
- Modifying Taskbar Notification Settings
WORKING WITH TASKBAR TOOLBARS
- Displaying the Quick Launch Toolbar
- Adding and Deleting Items from the Quick Launch Toolbar
- Displaying the Address Toolbar
- Displaying the Links Toolbar
- Displaying the Desktop Toolbar
- Creating a New Taskbar Toolbar
6. WORKING WITH WEB APPLICATIONS
USING INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0
- About Internet Explorer 6.0
- Opening Internet Explorer
- Entering a Web Site Address
- Searching the Internet
- Adding a Web Site to your Favorites
- Displaying the Media Bar
- Using Internet Options
USING OUTLOOK EXPRESS
- About Outlook Express
- Opening Outlook Express
- Using the Internet Connection Wizard
- Adding Extra E-mail Accounts
- Adding Newsgroups
- Creating E-mail
- Replying to E-mail
- Forwarding E-mail
- Deleting E-mail
- Working with the Address Book
USING MSN EXPLORER
- About MSN Explorer
- Setting up MSN Explorer
USING WINDOWS MESSENGER
- About Windows Messenger
- Opening Windows Messenger
- Adding Contacts
- Sending an Instant Message
- Transferring Files
- Starting a Voice Conversation
- Starting a Video Conversation
PUBLISHING TO THE WEB
- About Web Publishing
- Publishing Folders to the Web
- Publishing Files to the Web
7. WORKING WITH WINDOWS XP ACCESSORIES
USING NOTEPAD
- About Notepad
- Opening Notepad
- Entering Text in Notepad
- Finding Text in a Notepad Document
- Replacing Text in a Notepad Document
- Wrapping Text
- Saving a Notepad Document
- Printing a Notepad Document
- Exiting Notepad
USING PAINT
- About Paint
- Opening Paint
- Drawing a Line with a Pencil
- Drawing a Line with a Brush
- Drawing a Line with an Airbrush
- Adding Text
- Adding Shapes
- Filling Shapes with Color
- Erasing a Drawing
- Opening an Existing Image
- Saving an Image
- Setting an Image as the Desktop Background
- Printing an Image
- Exiting Paint
USING WORDPAD
- About WordPad
- Opening WordPad
- Entering Text in WordPad
- Formatting Text
- Inserting Objects
- Saving a WordPad Document
- Printing a WordPad Document
- Exiting WordPad
USING THE CLOCK
- About the Clock
- Displaying the Clock
- Setting the Date and Time
- Setting the Time Zone
USING THE CALCULATOR
- About the Calculator
- Displaying the Calculator
- Switching between the Standard and Scientific Calculator
- Using the Number Pad
- Exiting Calculator
USING THE ADDRESS BOOK
- About the Address Book
- Opening the Address Book
- Adding a New Contact
- Viewing Contact Properties
- Searching for a Contact
- Printing a Contact
- Deleting a Contact
- Exiting the Address Book
USING THE COMMAND PROMPT
- About the Command Prompt
- Opening the Command Prompt
- Exiting the Command Prompt
8. GETTING HELP AND SUPPORT
USING THE HELP AND SUPPORT CENTER
- About the Help and Support Center
- Displaying the Help and Support Center
- Searching for a Help Topic
- Displaying Search Results
- Using the Table of Contents
- Browsing for Help Topics in the Index
- Using Remote Assistance
- Using Microsoft Online Assisted Support
- Getting Help from a Windows Newsgroup
MANAGING THE HELP AND SUPPORT CENTER
- Returning to the Help and Support Center Home Page
- Navigating the Help and Support Center
- Adding and Browsing Favorite Help Topics
- Viewing Help and Support Center History
- Customizing Help and Support Options
- Changing the Help Topic View
- Locating a Help Topic in the Contents
USING WINDOWS UPDATE
- About Windows Update
- Using Automatic Update
- Running Windows Update
- Viewing the Installation Update History
- Personalizing Windows Update
USING ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS
- About Accessibility Options
- Running the Accessibility Wizard
- Using the Magnifier
- Using the Narrator
- Using the On-Screen Keyboard
- Using the Utility Manager
- Using Accessibility Tools
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