PrecisionBS - Training

Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows XP

Course Specifications

Software: A Typical installation of Windows XP Professional.
Course length: 3 - 4 hours, depending on class size

Course Description

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.

Course Objective: You will learn the basic skills necessary to operate a personal computer.

Target Student: 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.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite courses for this course.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives

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.

Course Content

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