Learning the Basics
Upgrading from Windows XP: an Introduction, Exploring the Windows Vista Desktop, Using the Mouse, Closing a Window, Exploring the Start Menu, Working with Files & Folders, Using Toolbars & Menus, Turning Off the Computer
Managing Windows
Exploring the Components of a Window, Minimizing, Maximizing & Restoring Windows, Moving a Window, Changing a Window’s Size & Shape, Scrolling Open Windows
Using Programs
Opening a Program from the Start Menu, Working with a Text Editor, Using a Dialog Box, Saving a File to the Documents Folder, Closing a Program, Opening a File from the Documents Folder
Working with the Desktop
Adding a Shortcut to the Desktop, Using a Desktop Shortcut, Renaming a Desktop item, Showing & Hiding Desktop Icons, Arranging Items on the Desktop, Deleting Desktop Icons & Shortcuts
Exploring Window Features & Views
Displaying & Hiding Parts of a Window, Using the Back & Forward Buttons, Changing Views in a Window, Sorting Items in Details View, Arranging Columns in Details View, Arranging & Grouping Icons, Customizing Folder Options
Organizing Files & Folders
Using Windows Explorer, Using Favourite Links & the Folders List, Using the Address Bar, Creating a New Folder, Renaming a Folder or File, Selecting Multiple Items, Copying / Moving Files & Folders, Copying/Moving with Drag-&-Drop, Creating a Shortcut, Deleting Files, Folders or Shortcuts, Using the Undo Feature
Working with Multiple Windows
Switching Between Open Windows, Previewing Open Windows using Flip 3D, Arranging your Windows, Using Group Buttons on the Taskbar, Showing the Desktop |
Using the Search Facilities
Using the Recycle Bin,
Configuring Recycle Bin Settings, Restoring a Deleted Item, Emptying the Recycle Bin, Showing or Hiding the Recycle Bin
Working with Multimedia Files
Working with the Pictures Folder, Working with Windows Photo Gallery, Working with the Windows Media Player
Using the Control Panel
Opening the Control Panel, Viewing System Information & Settings, Adjusting Audio Settings, Setting Date & Time Properties, Setting Regional & Language Options, Using Ease of Access Options, Installing or Uninstalling Programs, Managing Windows Updates, Adding or Changing Hardware, Changing Mouse Settings, Changing Keyboard Settings
Customizing the Desktop
Working with the Windows Sidebar, Working with Gadgets, Choosing a Desktop Background, Personalizing Window Colour & Appearance, Changing the Screen Saver, Adjusting the Display Settings, Changing the Theme
Using the Taskbar
Moving & Resizing the Taskbar, Hiding & Showing the Taskbar, Customizing the Notification Area, Displaying Toolbars on the Taskbar, Adding Items to the Quick Launch Toolbar
Working with the Start Menu
Pinning Programs to the Start Menu, Removing Shortcuts from the Start Menu, Customizing the Start Menu, Clearing the Recent Items List, Changing the Start Menu to Classic View, Restoring Start Menu Defaults
Using Common Program Techniques
Selecting Text, Using Cut, Copy, & Paste, Using Drag-&-Drop, Copying Between Programs, Using Undo & Redo |
