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Introduction

Windows overview

• easier-to-use activities, easier manageability
• greater compatibility, more powerful

Getting started with Windows

• starting Windows, using your desktop
• using the start menu, using My Computer
• moving, resizing, and hiding the taskbar
• viewing and changing taskbar properties
• adding items to the taskbar
• using the quick launch toolbar, using the system tray icons
• using Windows help

Using Windows Explorer

• opening Windows Explorer, parts of a window
• viewing files and folders, creating and renaming folders
• copying and moving files, deleting files
• customizing and controlling toolbars
• using the address bar

Finding files and folders

• finding a file
• specifying a wildcard search, specifying a date search
• searching for text in a file, saving a search
• using the indexing service

Performing disk operations

• formatting a diskette, copying a diskette
• using backup, using additional system tools

Using scheduling tasks

• scheduling a new task, modifying a scheduled task
• deleting a scheduled task, using the scheduled task wizard

Working with programs

• installing programs, uninstalling programs
• installing Windows components, installing program shortcuts
• starting programs automatically
• adding an entry to the start menu, using menu bars
• using scroll bars, using dialog boxes
• closing programs, troubleshooting programs

Sharing data between programs

• creating a Microsoft Word document, copying information
• copying information to another document
• what is object linking and embedding ?
• embedding information into another document
• linking and embedding information

Working with Windows accessories

• using WordPad, using synchronization manager
• switching to a command prompt, using the calculator Using print features
• creating a shortcut for a printer
• using the shortcut menu to print a document
• examining printer properties, understanding printer fonts
• additional print topics

Miscellaneous Windows operations

• associating a file type with an application
• setting a file to read only
• customizing a folder's appearance, customizing a windows appearance
• examining accessibility options

Final Case Study

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