Introduction to Computers

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Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Price: $175.00
Seats Remaining: 4

1. Learning the Basics
Working with Windows XP Features, Starting Windows XP, Exploring the Windows XP Desktop, Using the Mouse, Closing a Window, Exploring the Start Menu, Opening My Computer, Working with Files and Folders, and Using Menu Commands.

2. Using the Desktop and Recycle Bin
Creating a Folder on the Desktop, Renaming an Item on the Desktop, Using Cut/Copy and Paste, Sending a Shortcut to the Desktop, Arranging Items on the Desktop, Deleting Desktop Items, Restoring a Deleted Item, Emptying the Recycle Bin, and Configuring the Recycle Bin.

3. Using the Taskbar
Customizing the Taskbar, Hiding the Taskbar, Customizing the Notification Area, Displaying a Toolbar on the Taskbar, Unlocking the Taskbar, and Adding a Quick Launch Toolbar Shortcut.

4. Working with Views and Toolbars
Using Views and Toolbars, Displaying and Hiding the Status Bar, Hiding and Displaying a Window Toolbar, Using the Back and Forward Buttons, Changing Views in a Window, Sorting a Folder in the Details View, Adding Columns to the Details View, Arranging and Grouping Icons, and Changing Folder Options.

5. Exploring Window Features
Working with Window Sizes, Minimizing and Restoring Windows, Restoring Down and Maximizing Windows, Moving a Window, Changing a Window’s Size and Shape, and Scrolling Open Windows.

6. Working with Multiple Windows
Switching between Open Windows, Showing the Desktop, Cascading Open Windows, Tiling Open Windows, Using Grouped Taskbar Buttons, and Using the Grouped Taskbar Button Menu.

7. Organizing Files and Folders
Using the Common Tasks Pane, Using the Folder List, Selecting Multiple Items, Renaming a Folder or File. Creating a New Folder, Copying/Moving Files and Folders, Copying/Moving with Drag and Drop, Creating a Shortcut, Deleting Files, Folders, or Shortcuts, Using the Undo Feature, and Using Windows Explorer.