Windows XP Fundamentals: Beginning to Use Windows XP

Overview/Description
Microsoft Windows XP is a personal computer operating system that provides a simple-to-use graphical-user interface that you interact with via simple commands. This course is a hands-on introduction to using Microsoft Windows XP. You can use Windows XP to manage files and folders, access programs and applications, switch from one application to another, transfer information between applications, and use basic Microsoft applications such as WordPad and Paint.

Target Audience
There are no prerequisites for this course; however, some experience in using a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful.

Expected Duration
This course, including the practice exercises, will take up to 4 hours to complete.

Objectives:

Introducing Windows XP

  • Log on to Windows XP
  • Enter a password
  • Navigate the desktop
  • Display the Start menu
  • Use menus and cascading menus
  • Open, close, minimize, and maximize windows
  • Use icons to open windows and start applications
  • Activate windows
  • Arrange windows
  • Display ScreenTips
  • Log off the computer
  • Switch users
  • Turn off the computer
  • Restart the computer

    • Organizing Icons, Files, and Folders

  • Create and move shortcuts
  • Move and copy folders
  • Search for files and folders
  • Open the My Computer window
  • Change views
  • Arrange icons
  • Display shortcut menus
  • Open folders
  • Use Folders view
  • Expand and collapse folders
  • Create folders
  • Rename folders and files
  • Display dialog boxes
  • Use dialog box elements
  • Use the keyboard in dialog boxes
  • Delete files and folders
  • Restore files and folders
  • Empty the Recycle Bin

    • Using WordPad, Paint, and Help Programs

  • Start WordPad
  • Format a text document
  • Edit a document using Cut, Copy, and Paste
  • Save a document
  • Open a document
  • Print a document
  • Create a new document
  • Exit WordPad
  • Start Paint
  • Draw a graphic using toolbox tools
  • Save a picture or graphic
  • Open a picture or graphic
  • Flip or rotate a picture or graphic
  • Change the size of a picture or graphic
  • Print a picture or graphic
  • Exit Paint
  • Start the Help and Support Center
  • Search for a specific Help topic
  • Use the Index to find a specific Help topic
  • Use Remote Assistance


    • Course Number: MWNE0201