Course Description

1 day course

This course is the second and the last in the series of Microsoft® Windows® 7 courses. This course is designed to provide you with skills that will help you manage some of the advanced tasks available in Windows® 7. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the advanced customization techniques and work with applications and programs in Windows® 7. In addition to this, you will also work with Internet Explorer 8, manage network communications and data, and enhance system performance.

Course Objective:

You will work with Microsoft® Windows® 7 to perform advanced tasks.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take the following Element K courses, or have equivalent knowledge.

• • Introduction to Personal Computers

• • Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1 (First Look)

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• • customize the Windows 7 environment.
  • configure user accounts.
  • work with applications in Windows 7.
  • work with devices.
  • manage networks.
  • secure your system data.
  • enhance system performance.
  • work with Internet Explorer 8.

Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows 7 Environment

• 1A: Apply Aero Features
• 1B: Modify Display Settings

Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts

• 2A: Create a User Account
• 2B: Manage User Accounts

Lesson 3: Working with Applications in Windows 7

• 3A: Schedule Tasks
• 3B: Work with Media Files
• 3C: Explore Games
• 3D: Manage Programs

Lesson 4: Working with Devices

• 4A: Modify Device Settings
• 4B: Configure Removable Devices
• 4C: Capture Screens Using the Snipping Tool
• 4D: Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool

Lesson 5: Managing Networks

• 5A: An Overview of Networks
• 5B: Share Files and Folders
• 5C: Manage Offline Files

Lesson 6: Securing System Data

• 6A: Back Up Data
• 6B: Restore Data
• 6C: Apply Security Settings

Lesson 7: Enhancing System Performance

• 7A: Improve Processing Speed
• 7B: Optimize Power Consumption
• 7C: Configure Windows Update Settings
• 7D: Troubleshoot Problems

Lesson 8: Working with Internet Explorer 8

• 8A: Manage Favorites
• 8B: Manage History Files
• 8C: Configure Pop-Up Settings
• 8D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings

For more information on Acumen Classes
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