Introduction to PC

TRAINING COURSE

Details

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.

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 Methods

Delivery Method Duration
Classroom
2 Days Get a Quote
Live Virtual Training
2 Days Get a Quote

Discounts Available

Save up to 10% by booking and paying 10 business days before the course.

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Audience

Anyone who needs to use a PC

Pre-Requisites

None

Course Outline / Curriculum

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Printing Fonts
    • Print Set Up
    • Fonts
    • Printing Documents
    • Print Management
    • Configuration
    • Troubleshooting
  • Networking
    • Network Set Up Wizard
    • My Network Places
    • Sharing your Folders and Printers
    • Using Shared Resources from the other Computers
  • Customizing Windows XP
    • Appearance and themes
    • User accounts
    • Date and time
    • Sounds, speech and audio devices
    • The taskbar
    • Desktop clean up
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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