Microsoft Windows XP - Foundation Course
Windows XP is a computer operating system based on a graphical user interface or GUI. Windows XP not only operates your computer but organises files and provides a stable platform for wide range of software applications.
This introductory course provides a foundation for your skills in using Windows XP.
The course is free online to UNE staff. Register for the course by completing and sending a registration form to Organisational Development, fax 2755 or by internal mail. As soon as this is processed we will contact you to advise that your course is now available through UNE Online.What's in the course?
Windows XP Basics Intro to Windows XP
Description of Windows XP
System Requirements
Logging onto your Desktop
Using your Desktop
Right-clicking with your mouse
Understanding your Desktop Layout
Understanding your Start Menu
Arranging your Desktop Icons
How to use your Mouse and Keyboard
Using the Taskbar
Switching between Windows using the Task bar
Advanced Task bar properties
Moving the Taskbar
Practice Exercise
Adjusting Basic Features
Changing the Date and Time
Adjusting the Sound Level
Restarting, Shutting Down, Logging Off, and Switching Users
Creating and Deleting Shortcuts
Show the Desktop
Practice Exercise
Review Questions
Working With Windows
Understanding the Layout of a Window
Opening and Closing a Window
Minimize, maximize, and restore
Tiling and Cascading Windows
Moving, Sizing and Switching Windows
Practice Exercise
Files and Folders
Creating a New Folder
Renaming a Folder
Opening a Folder or file
Moving Files using Drag and Drop
Deleting a Folder or File
Copying, Cutting, and Pasting a File or Folder
Copy To Folder or Move To Folder
Selecting Multiple Files and Folders
Dragging and dropping a file or folder
Using My Computer to Browse Files and Folders
Practice Exercise
Other Features
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Restoring a File or Folder from the Recycle Bin
My Computer VS Windows Explorer
Practice Exercise
Review Questions
Software Applications
The Help and Support feature
Opening and Navigating Help and Support
Understanding the Layout of Help and Support
Setting Search Options
Practice Exercise
Software Applications
Installing a Program
Removing a Program
Managing Installed Programs
Practice Exercise
Review Questions