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Instructor: Andrew Abraham



Windows XP: Introduction

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Windows XP:

Introduction Software: Windows XP

Course length: 1 Semester

Course times: Monday 8 - 10 am

Course Description:
In this course, students will familiarize themselves with the Windows environment and examine file management, media, system clean-up, and internet usage.

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Course Objective:
Students will gain the skills needed to create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.

Target student:
The target student for this course is a user who has worked with basic computer concepts and gained skills related to IBM and compatible computers.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.[[media:name_of_file.pdf|NASA secret files]]

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.



Lesson 1: Creating a Document in Windows

 * 1) 	Topic 1A: Launch a Program
 * 2) 	Topic 1B: Create a Document
 * 3) 	Topic 1C: Save a Document
 * 4) 	Topic 1D: Preview and Print a Document
 * 5) 	Topic 1E: Cut, Copy, and Paste Information

Lesson 2: Organizing Files

 * 1) 	Topic 2A: Find Files
 * 2) 	Topic 2B: Create Folders
 * 3) 	Topic 2C: Move Files
 * 4) 	Topic 2D: Create Shortcuts

Lesson 3: Working with Windows Messenger

 * 1) 	Topic 3A: Create a Microsoft Passport Account
 * 2) 	Topic 3B: Add Contacts
 * 3) 	Topic 3C: Send and Receive Instant Messages
 * 4) 	Topic 3D: Change Windows Messenger Options

Lesson 4: Creating an Efficient Work Environment

 * 1) 	Topic 4A: Change Mouse Properties
 * 2) 	Topic 4B: Change a Volume Property
 * 3) 	Topic 4C: Change the Display Properties
 * 4) 	Topic 4D: Switch Users
 * 5) 	Topic 4E: Work with Accessibility Programs

Lesson 5: Researching and Using Windows Media Player

 * 1) 	Topic 5A: Use Help and Support
 * 2) 	Topic 5B: Create Your Favorites
 * 3) 	Topic 5C: Play a Video
 * 4) 	Topic 5D: Apply a Skin

Lesson 6: Cleaning Up Your System

 * 1) 	Topic 6A: Check System Capacity
 * 2) 	Topic 6B: Analyze Your Hard Drive
 * 3) 	Topic 6C: Delete Your Files and Folders
 * 4) 	Topic 6D: Empty the Recycle Bin

Lesson 7: Finding Information on the Internet

 * 1) 	Topic 7A: Browse the Internet
 * 2) 	Topic 7B: Move to Specific Internet Sites
 * 3) 	Topic 7C: Use Favorites to Return to Internet Sites
 * 4) 	Topic 7D: Shut Down Windows

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