1 Day Course

Performance-based objectives

• 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.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating a Document in Windows

• A: Launch a Program
• B: Create a Document
• C: Save a Document
• D: Preview and Print a Document
• E: Cut, Copy, and Paste Information

Lesson 2: Organizing Files

• A: Find Files
• B: Create Folders
• C: Move Files
• D: Create Shortcuts

Lesson 3: Working with Windows Messenger

• A: Create a Microsoft Passport Account
• B: Add Contacts
• C: Send and Receive Instant Messages
• D: Change Windows Messenger Options

Lesson 4: Creating an Efficient Work Environment

• A: Change Mouse Properties
• B: Change a Volume Property
• C: Change the Display Properties
• D: Switch Users
• E: Work with Accessibility Programs

Lesson 5: Researching and Using Windows Media Player

• A: Use Help and Support
• B: Create Your Favorites
• C: Play a Video
• D: Apply a Skin

Lesson 6: Cleaning Up Your System

• A: Check System Capacity
• B: Analyze Your Hard Drive
• C: Delete Your Files and Folders
• D: Empty the Recycle Bin

Lesson 7: Finding Information on the Internet

• A: Browse the Internet
• B: Move to Specific Internet Sites
• C: Use Favorites to Return to Internet Sites
• D: Shut Down Windows

For more information on Acumen Classes
Please contact Deb Wagnon 314.333.3330
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