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About This Course

This one-day instructor-led course provides students with an overview of the Windows Vista operating system.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for novice information workers who want to learn beginning-level Windows Vista skills.

Prerequites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Basic computer knowledge, such as keyboard and mouse skills.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will know how to navigate the Windows desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and folder structure; how to manage files and folders; and how to personalize the Windows Vista interface. They will also be able to access the Internet and locate local and online support resources. Specifically, they will be able to:

• Log on to Windows Vista.
• Update Windows system files.
• End a computing session.
• Find your way around the Windows desktop.
• Use and modify the Start menu.
• Find your way around your computer.
• Use and modify the taskbar.
• Find specific information.
• Change the look of Windows Vista on your screen.
• Change the desktop background.
• Select and manage a screen saver.
• Navigate to folders and files.
• View folders and files in different ways.
• View information about a folder or file.
• Create, rename, and delete folders and files.
• Move and copy folders and files.
• Create shortcuts to files, folders, and programs.
• Rearrange and delete items on the desktop.
• Display Web sites in Windows Internet Explorer 7.
• Block pop-up windows.
• Change your home page.
• Find, save, and return to Web sites.
• Print Web pages.
• Restrict objectionable content.
• Find solutions to common problems.
• Find information through a newsgroup.
• Get help from other Windows users.