Introduction to PC Training Course

This course has been superseded by Windows 7

The PC has become a standard tool in the office and even in the home environment. Everyone must acquire essential skills in navigating their way around a computer.

Course Details

This course offers the set of basic skills often referred to as computer literacy, Including understanding the desktop environment, browsing, opening and closing files.

Delivery Method

Instructor Led classroom based training. Scheduled classes are normally held in Kyalami, Midrand - near to Sandton in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Stationary and textbook included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided for full time courses. Light finger meals are supplied for part time courses.

Audience

Anyone who needs to use a PC

Pre-Requisites

None

Course Duration

2 Days

Cost using our PC's as from 1st of March 2012

R 2,560.00 excl vat
R 2,918.40 incl vat

Cost using your own PC's as from 1st of March 2012

R 2,160.00 excl vat
R 2,462.40 incl vat

Note: information may change without notice.

Course Outline

1. Getting started
• What is Windows
• What's new in Windows
• Using your Mouse
• Starting Windows
• The Desktop
• The Start Button
• Online Help
• Using the Help Index
• Using the Search Box
• Assisted Support
• Product Activation
• Log off/ Turn Off your Computer
2. Basic Control
• Menu
• Dialog Boxes
• Structure of A Window
• Moving A Window
• Maximizing,Minimizing and Restoring a Window
• Switching Between Windows/Tasks
• Resizing A Window
• Arranging Windows
• Arranging Icons
• Scrolling
• Closing A Window
3. My Computer and Windows Explorer
• My Computer
• Windows Explorer
• Explorer Bar
• Changing The Display
• Sorting your Files
• The Standard Button Toolbar
• The Address Bar
• The Links Toolbar
• Toolbar Sharing
• Folder Option
• Customizing Folders
4. Managing Files
• Selecting Multiple Files
• Copying and Moving Files/Folders
• Deleting Files/Folders
• The Recycle Bin
• Creating a New File/ Folder
• Renaming A File/ Folder
• Backtracking File Operations
• File properties
• Different Ways of Opening Files
• Searching for Files
• Compressed Folders
• Creating Scraps
5. Working with Programs
• Starting and Closing your Programs
• Starting the Program using Run
• Creating a Shortcut
• Reorganising Start Menu Item
• Taskbar Grouping
• Task Manager
• Using Startup
• Starting Programs Minimized or Maximized
• Install and Uninstall Programs
• Alter Windows Components
• Program Compatibility
• The Command Prompt
6. The Internet And .NET Passport
• New Internet Connection
• Starting Internet Explorer
• Browsing the Web
• Searching the Internet
• Bookmark Favorites
• Media Bar Playback
• History Bar
• Printing Web Pages
• Image Toolbar and Resizing
• Internet Connection Firewall
• .NET Passport
7. Windows Messenger and E-mail
• See Who is Online
• Sending an Instant Message
• Setting up Outlook Express
• Checking your Mail
• Reading Messages
• Replying to a Message
• Composing A New Message
• Messenger from Outlook Express
• Sending Web Pages as E-mail
8. Printing Fonts
• Print Set Up
• Fonts
• Printing Documents
• Print Management
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting
9. Networking
• Network Set Up Wizard
• My Network Places
• Sharing your Folders and Printers
• Using Shared Resources from the other Computers
10. Customizing Windows XP
• Appearance and themes
• User accounts
• Date and time
• Sounds, speech and audio devices
• The taskbar
• Desktop clean up
11. Pictures, Music and Videos
• Capturing Pictures
• Working in my Picture folder
• Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
• Creating your own Cd's
• Using Media Player
• Working in my Music Folder
• Movie Maker
12. Maintaining Your System
• Display System Properties
• Keeping Windows Up to Date
• Cleaning Up your Disk
• Defragment your Disk
• Scheduling Tasks
• Configuring Power Options
• Backing Up and Restoring Data
• Using System Restore
• Migrating Files and Settings
13. Services Pack 2
• What is SP2
• Installing SP2
• Windows Security Center
• Windows Firewall
• Windows Updates
• Pop-up Blocker
• Managing Add-ons
• Blocking External HTML Content in Outlook Express

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