Windows XP : Introduction

Course Description

Overview: 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.

Prerequisites:

·           Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 98:

Performance-Based Objectives

Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. 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