Introduction to Computers
Microsoft Windows XP (2002) Training - Course Outline

Learning the Basics
Work with Windows XP Features. Start Windows XP. Explore the Windows XP Desktop. Use the Mouse. Close a Window. Explore the Start Menu. Open My Computer. Work with Files & Folders. Use Menu Commands.

Exploring Window Features
Work with Window Sizes. Minimize & Restore Windows. Restore Down & Maximize Windows. Move a Window. Change a Window's Size & Shape. Scroll Open Windows.

Using Programs
Open a Program from the Start Menu. Work with Text. Use a Dialog Box. Save a File to My Documents. Close a Program. Open a File from My Documents.

Working with Views & Toolbars
Use Views & Toolbars. Display & Hide the Status Bar. Hide& Display a Window Toolbar. Use the Back & Forward Buttons. Change Views in a Window. Sort a Folder in the Details View. Add Columns to the Details View. Arrange & Group Icons. Change Folder Options.

Organizing Files & Folders
Use the Common Tasks Pane. Use the Folders List. Select Multiple Items. Rename a Folder or File. Create a New Folder. Copy/Move Files & Folders. Copy/Move with Drag & Drop. Create a Shortcut. Delete Files, Folders, or Shortcuts. Use the Undo Feature. Use Windows Explorer. Organize Files & Folders

Working with Multiple Windows
Switch between Open Windows. Show the Desktop. Cascade Open Windows. Tile Open Windows. Use Grouped Taskbar Buttons. Use the Grouped Taskbar Button Menu. Work with Multiple Windows

Using the Search Companion
Work with the Search Companion. Search for Files & Folders. Use Advanced Search Options. Search by Date. Change Search Preferences. Search for Multimedia Files.

Using the Desktop & Recycle Bin
Create a Folder on the Desktop. Rename an Item on the Desktop. Use Cut/Copy & Paste. Send a Shortcut to the Desktop. Arrange Items on the Desktop. Delete Desktop Items. Create a Folder on the Desktop. Rename an Item on the Desktop. Use Cut/Copy & Paste. Send a Shortcut to the Desktop. Arrange Items on the Desktop. Delete Desktop Items.

Using the Control Panel
Open the Control Panel. Add or Remove Programs. View Audio Settings. View System Properties. Manage Windows Updates. Setting Date & Time Properties. Use Accessibility Options.

Working with Printers & Hardware
Add & Change Hardware. Change Mouse Settings. Change Keyboard Settings. Add a Printer. Setting a Printer as the Default. Setting Print Preferences. Work with the Print Queue.

Customizing the Display
View the Display Properties. Change the Desktop Background. Change the Appearance of Windows. Use Themes. Activate a Screen Saver. Use the Settings Page. Display Desktop Icons. Use the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.

Using the Start Menu
Work with the Start Menu. Add Shortcuts to the Start Menu. Remove Shortcuts from the Start Menu. Rearrange Items - All Programs Menu. Change Start Menu Settings. Change Advanced Settings.

Using the Taskbar
Customize the Taskbar. Hide the Taskbar. Customize the Notification Area. Display a Toolbar on the Taskbar. Unlock the Taskbar. Add a Quick Launch Toolbar Shortcut.

Using Accessories
Use the Calculator. Perform a Basic Calculation. Open a File in a Text Editor. Use the Windows Clipboard. Use the Paint Program.

Using the Help & Support Centre
Explore the Help & Support Centre. Print Help Topics. Search for Help Topics. Change Search Options. Use the Help Index. Use Favourites & History Lists. Change Help Options. Use Support Options. Create a System Restore Point. Use a System Restore
Point.

Using Accounts & Shutting Down
Add Users. Switch Users. Close a Locked Program. Use the Windows Security Dialog Box. Restart Your Computer. Shut Down with the Start Menu.