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This course covers working with Windows Vista, including managing and using windows, accessing programs, using search facilities, and working with the Desktop, files and folders, multiple windows, and the Recycle Bin. Students will learn to work with storage devices, printers, multimedia files, the Control Panel, Taskbar, and Start Menu, and they will learn to customize the Desktop. Students will explore common program techniques and learn to access help and support. Finally, students will explore accounts and security.

What You'll Learn

• Learn the basics
• Manage windows
• Use programs
• Work with the Desktop
• Explore window features and views
• Organize files and folders
• Work with multiple windows
• Use the search facilities
• Use the Recycle Bin
• Work with storage devices
• Work with printers
• Work with multimedia files
• Use the Control Panel
• Customize the Desktop
• Use the Taskbar
• Work with the Start Menu
• Use common program techniques
• Use Windows help and support
• Work with accounts and security

Who Needs to Attend

Business users who have a familiarity with personal computers

Prerequisites

A familiarity with personal computers

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Course Outline

1. Learning the Basics

• Upgrading from XP: an Introduction
• Starting Windows Vista
• Exploring the Windows Vista Desktop
• Using the Mouse
• Closing a Window
• Exploring the Start Menu
• Working with Files and Folders
• Using Toolbars and Menus
• Turning off the Computer

2. Managing Windows

• Upgrading from XP: Window Components
• Exploring the Components of a Window
• Minimizing, Maximizing, and Restoring Windows
• Moving a Window
• Changing a Window's Size and Shape
• Scrolling Open Windows

3. 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

4. Working with the Desktop

• Adding a Shortcut to the Desktop
• Using a Desktop Shortcut
• Renaming a Desktop item
• Showing and Hiding Desktop Icons
• Arranging Items on the Desktop
• Deleting Desktop Icons and Shortcuts

5. Exploring Window Features and Views

• Upgrading from XP - Window Features
• Displaying and Hiding Parts of a Window
• Using the Back and Forward Buttons
• Changing Views in a Window
• Sorting Items in Details View
• Arranging Columns in Details View
• Arranging and Grouping Icons
• Customizing Folder Options

6. Organizing Files and Folders

• Upgrading from XP: Files and Folders
• Using Windows Explorer
• Using Favorite Links and the Folders List
• Using the Address Bar
• Creating a New Folder
• Renaming a Folder or File
• Selecting Multiple Items
• Copying/Moving Files and Folders
• Copying/Moving with Drag-and-Drop
• Creating a Shortcut
• Deleting Files, Folders, or Shortcuts
• Using the Undo Feature

7. Working with Multiple Windows

• Upgrading from XP: Multiple Windows
• Switching Between Open Windows
• Previewing Open Windows using Flip 3D
• Arranging your Windows
• Using Group Buttons on the Taskbar
• Showing the Desktop

8. Using the Search Facilities

• Upgrading from XP: Search
• Searching from the Start Menu
• Searching from Folder Windows
• Using the Search Folder
• Using Advanced Search Options
• Saving a Search
• Changing Search Options
• Searching for Specific File Types

9. Using the Recycle Bin

• Configuring Recycle Bin Settings
• Restoring a Deleted Item
• Emptying the Recycle Bin
• Showing or Hiding the Recycle Bin

10. Working with Storage Devices

• Upgrading from XP: Storage Devices
• Viewing Storage Device Properties
• Mapping a Network Drive
• Using Send To
• Copying to CD or DVD - Mastered Format
• Copying to CD or DVD - LFS Format
• Backing up Data
• Using Compressed Files and Folders

11. Working with Printers

• Adding a Printer
• Setting a Printer as the Default
• Setting Printing Preferences
• Working with the Print Queue

12. Working with Multimedia Files

• Upgrading from XP: Multimedia Files
• Working with the Pictures Folder
• Working with Windows Photo Gallery
• Working with the Windows Media Player

13. Using the Control Panel

• Upgrading from XP: Control Panel
• Opening the Control Panel
• Viewing System Information and Settings
• Adjusting Audio Settings
• Setting Date and Time Properties
• Setting Regional and Language Options
• Using Ease of Access Options
• Installing or Uninstalling Programs
• Managing Windows Updates
• Adding or Changing Hardware
• Changing Mouse Settings
• Changing Keyboard Settings

14. Customizing the Desktop

• Upgrading from XP: Customizing the Desktop
• Working with the Windows Sidebar
• Working with Gadgets
• Choosing a Desktop Background
• Personalizing Window Color and Appearance
• Changing the Screen Saver
• Adjusting the Display Settings
• Changing the Theme

15. Using the Taskbar

• Moving and Resizing the Taskbar
• Hiding and Showing the Taskbar
• Customizing the Notification Area
• Displaying Toolbars on the Taskbar
• Adding Items to the Quick Launch Toolbar

16. 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

17. Using Common Program Techniques

• Selecting Text
• Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
• Using Drag-and-Drop
• Copying Between Programs
• Using Undo and Redo

19. Using Windows Help and Support

• Upgrading from XP: Help and Support
• Accessing Help and Support Facilities
• Searching for Help Topics
• Browsing for Help Topics
• Using Help Options
• Printing Help Content
• Getting Help with Dialog Boxes and Windows
• Using Windows Remote Assistance
• Using Online Help Options
• Creating and Using a System Restore Point

20. Working with Accounts and Security

• Upgrading from XP: Accounts and Security
• Restarting Your Computer
• Creating a User Account
• Understanding User Account Control
• Switching Users
• Using Windows Task Manager
• Using the Windows Security Screen