Windows XP
Foundation Level |
Section One
Section Two
Section Three
Section Four
Section Five |
The
Fundamentals
Work with a Window
Use Windows Programs
The Free Programs
Explore the Internet
Explore Email |
Enhanced Level |
Section One
Section Two
Section Three
Section Four
Section Five |
Files and Folders
Customize the Desktop
Customize Windows
Optimize and Maintain
Music and Movies |
Expert Level |
Section One
Section Two |
Advanced Functions
Network Computers |
|
Foundation |
|
The Fundamentals |
| This section is optional and is intended for
"first-time" computer users. |
What is Windows
Start and Log On
Understand the Desktop
Use the Mouse - Point, Click, and Double-click
Use the Mouse - Drag and Drop
Use the Mouse - Right-click
Use the Keyboard
Exit Windows and Turn Off Computer |
|
Foundation |
|
Section One - Work with a Window |
Start a Program
Understand the Parts of a Window
Minimize, Maximize, and Restore
Close a Window
Move a Window
Size a Window
Switch between Windows
Tile and Cascade Windows |
|
Foundation |
|
Section Two - Use Windows Programs |
| Use Menus
Use Toolbars
Fill Out a Dialog Box
Enter Text in WordPad
Edit Text
Save and Open a File
Select, Replace, and Delete Text
Use Undo
Print a File
Cut, Copy, and Paste Text
Change the Font Type and Size
Use Bold, Italics, and Underline
Change Paragraph Alignment
Help by Contents
Help with Index and Search
Manage Files |
|
Foundation |
|
Section Three - The Free Programs |
| WordPad
Notepad
Calculator
Sound Recorder
Paint
Play Games
Character Map |
|
Foundation |
|
Section Four - Explore the Internet |
| Introduction to the Internet
Connect to the Internet
Display a Specific Web Page
Browse the Web
Search the Web
Add to Favorites and Add a Home Page
Display a History of Visited Websites
Download Files and Pictures to Disk |
|
Foundation |
|
Section Five - Explore Email |
Introduction to Email
Compose and Send Email
Add a Name to the Address Book
Receive Email
Reply to a Message
Forward and Delete a Message |
|
Enhanced |
|
Section One - Files and Folders |
| Folders and Files
Use My Computer
Open a Folder
Create and Rename a Folder
Copy, Move, and Delete a Folder
Open, Rename, and Delete a File
Copy and Move a File
Use the Recycle Bin
A Closer Look at Files and Folders
Change How Information is Displayed
Select Multiple Files and Folders
Find a File
Use Windows Explorer
File Management |
|
Enhanced |
|
Section Two - Customize the Desktop |
| Move, Resize, and Hide the Taskbar
Adjust the Volume
Customize the Start Menu
Understand Personalized Menus
Organize the Start Menu
Open Recently Used Documents
Use the Run Command
Add Shortcuts to the Desktop
Start a Program Automatically
Use the Quick Launch Toolbar |
|
Enhanced |
|
Section Three - Customize Windows |
| A Look at the Control Panel
Change the Date and Time
Add Wallpaper to the Desktop
Change Colours and Appearance
Adjust the Screen Resolution
Adjust the Screen Colour Depth
Use a Screen Saver
Change System and Program Sounds
Use a Desktop Theme
Adjust the Mouse
Use Web View
Customize Folders
Customize Folder View Options |
|
Enhanced |
|
Section Four - Optimize and Maintain |
Format a Floppy Disk
Copy a Floppy Disk
Repair Disk Errors
Defragment the Hard Disk
Back Up the Hard Disk
Restore a Back Up
Free Up Space on the Hard Disk
Schedule Tasks
Install New Software
Remove Software
Manage Windows Components
Install a Printer
Change Printer Settings
Use Windows Internet Update |
|
Enhanced |
|
Section Five- Music and Movies |
Use the Media Guide
Use the Media Library
Copy Music to a CD or Portable Device
Use Windows Media Player Skins
Windows Movie Maker Requirements
Record a Video
Use the Storyboard
Save a Project as a Movie |
|
Expert |
|
Section One - Advanced Functions |
| Use MS-DOS Command
Install New Hardware
Use Windows Internet Update
Create an Emergency Startup Disk
Install and Re-install Windows
Use the Device Manager |
|
Expert |
|
Section Two - Network Computers |
| Introduction to Networks
Browse the Network
Map a Network Drive
Connect to a Network Printer
Create a New User
Log Off Windows
Log On Windows
Change a Password
Share Files and Printers
Change Permissions to Shared Files
Specify Security Options |
|
