Windows Vista


Full Description
Windows Vista


This course introduces students to Microsoft Windows Vista. It discusses the editions available, including Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, and Ultimate, and points out the differences between them. It also introduces some of the new features of Windows Vista, including the Sidebar, Windows Aero, and Windows Media Center. It teaches the user skills such as working on the Desktop, using windows, opening files and applications, and working with the Start menu and Taskbar. The course also includes lessons on customizing the Desktop using background colors, screen savers, and Desktop themes. Students will also gain an understanding of the file system in Windows, including how to use folder windows to copy and move files, create folders, and work with shortcuts. The course will also look at the media tools available with Windows Vista, as well as the applications available to help keep your family and computer safe while surfing the Internet. Finally, the course will walk students through using the Recycle Bin, backing up files, working with system tools, and shutting down the computer.


Outcomes:


This course teaches students how to:
  1. work on the Desktop
  2. use windows
  3. open files and applications
  4. work with the Start menu and Taskbar
  5. customize the Desktop using background colors
And much more!


Assessment:


Student performance is assessed by cumulative training time, number of lessons completed and, where tests are available, the percent correct. Many courses also have a pre- and post-test where the pre-test will automatically assign only the lessons needed to achieve course mastery.


Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)
Program Outline

This course contains 49 lessons
  1. Understand Microsoft Windows Vista
  2. Use The Mouse
  3. Examine The Windows Vista Working Screen
  4. Explore The Start Menu
  5. Use The Start Menu
  6. Understand Windows
  7. Examine The Desktop
  8. Look At Gadgets And The Sidebar
  9. Modify Gadgets And The Sidebar
  10. Personalize Display Properties
  11. Apply Screen Savers
  12. Look At Window Colors And Themes
  13. Look At The Navigation Pane
  14. Resize Windows
  15. Move Windows
  16. Examine The Taskbar
  17. Explore Aero
  18. Manipulate Windows With The Taskbar
  19. Examine The File System
  20. Create Folders
  21. Change Folder Names
  22. Search For Files And Folders
  23. Move Files To Folders
  24. Copy Files To Folders
  25. Understand Shortcuts
  26. Create Shortcuts
  27. Understand The Recycle Bin
  28. Delete Files And Folders
  29. Empty The Recycle Bin
  30. Examine Accessories
  31. Understand Application Windows
  32. Look At WordPad
  33. Modify and Save Documents
  34. Use The Calculator
  35. Examine Media Tools
  36. Look At Windows Media Center
  37. Use Windows Calendar
  38. Understand System Tools
  39. Schedule Tasks
  40. Examine Backup
  41. Look At System Restore
  42. Examine Windows Product Activation
  43. Shut Down The System
  44. Understand Windows Firewall
  45. Look At Windows Defender
  46. Understand Windows Vista Parental Controls
  47. Look At Windows Easy Transfer
  48. Explore Windows Help And Support
  49. Search For Help

Contact Hours: 5