Learning Windows XP

Learning
Windows XP

3 Sessions –
9 Hours of Interactive Training

Update your computing skills and jump-start new ones as you learn Windows XP from experts Nicole Kimzey and Erica Wadley. This LearnKey course uses real scenarios to help you optimize your system with enhanced settings, browser and email options, and much more. You’ll learn how to use advanced features including the photo editing suite, digital media library and moviemaker interface. As you become familiar with the Windows XP environment, you’ll build timesaving skills that help you get the most from you PC and become more productive.

Benefits

Quickly gain mastery of Windows XP to maximize your productivity.

Be confident in understanding functions and features to make tasks a breeze.

Increase your earning potential with technical mastery and proficiency.

About The Authors

Nicole Kimzey is owner of a development company that markets customized software to businesses worldwide. She previously owned a data processing firm and taught word processing to end-users all over the world for a Fortune 500 company. Her insight and experience, combined with a relaxed teaching style, enable her to effectively communicate with her audience.

Dr. Erica Wadley has extensive experience in the computer and training industries, with noted universities and Fortune 500 companies. Erica is skilled at planning and structuring the development of educational content, gained from her experience teaching at the University of Arizona, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and Southern Utah University and as a presenter at many Technology Conferences. She has worked with companies such as IBM, Microsoft, and AOL.

Session 1

Section A: What is Windows XP?
· Introduction
· Why Windows XP?
· System Requirements
· Activate Windows

Section B: Working with Windows
· Desktop
· Basic Layout
· Icons
· Opening Windows
· Window Characteristics
· Window Controls
· Resize Windows
· Arrange Windows
· Taskbar

Section C: Working with Programs
· Basic Program Layout
· WordPad Program
· Scrolling in Documents
· Moving Insertion Point
· Delete & Insert Key
· Selecting Text
· Cut, Copy & Paste
· Working with Multiple Programs

Section D: Files & Folders
· Organization
· View Folder Structure
· Working with Folders
· Search for Files

Section E: Organizing Workspace
· Personal Desktop
· Shortcuts
· Start Menu
· Start Properties
· Display as Menu
· Taskbar
· Quick Launch

Section F: Enhanced Setting
· Accessibility Options
· Narrator
· On Screen Keyboard
· Accessibility Wizard
· Mouse
· Utility Manager

Section G: Help & Support
· Locate a Topic
· Help Options
· Search Options
· Navigate Help
· History & Favorites
· Online Support

Session 2

Section A: Themes
· Navigate Control Panel
· Change Theme
· Desktop Settings
· Screen Saver Settings
· Appearance Settings
· Display Settings
· Mouse SettingsPrinters & Hardware

Section B: Printers & Hardware
· USB Ports
· Printer Overview
· Add Printer Wizard
· Printer Preferences
· Advanced Options
· Paper & Quality Options

Section C: The Internet
· Introduction
· Internet Connection Wizard
· Connect to Internet
· Internet Explorer
· Elements of a Web Page

Section D: Customizing the Browser
· Using Search
· Search Engines
· Using Find
· Set Home Page
· Favorites
· Customize Links
· Working Offline
· Save Web Pages
· Print Pages
· Privacy Features
· Security Features
· Downloads
· Security & Privacy Options

Section E: Email & Windows Messenger
· Outlook Express
· Outbox & Sent Items
· Address Book
· New Contact Options
· Create New Folder
· Organize Contacts
· Groups
· Create New Email
· Attach File
· Receive Email
· Windows Messenger
· Add Contact
· Send Message
· Receive a Message

Section F: Network Basics
· Network Planning
· Network Setup Wizard
· Network Places
· Share a Folder

Section G: User Accounts
· Admin Accounts
· Limited Accounts
· Create User Accounts
· Switch Users

Session 3

Section A: Working with Photos
· View Option
· Edit Options
· Picture Option
· Printing Pictures
· Order
· Customize Desktop
· Get Pictures
· Organizing Photos
· My Pictures Screen Saver
· Get Pictures from Internet

Section B: Windows Media Player
· Radio Tuner
· Customize the Player
· Visualizations
· Media Library
· Music CDs
· Create Playlist
· Create Music CDs

Section C: Maintenance
· Recycle Bin
· Disk Cleanup
· Add & Remove Programs
· Schedule Maintenance
· Power Options

Section D: Windows Movie Maker
· Windows Movie Maker
· Requirements
· Movie Maker Interface
· Video Tips
· Audio Tips
· Edit
· Record Narration
· Save Movie
· Import Pictures

Section E: Troubleshooting
· Memory
· Virtual Memory
· Adjust Virtual Memory
· Viruses & Trojan Horses
· Device Manager
· Troubleshoot Device
· System Restore
· System Restore Wizard