Computer Basics - Win XP
Windows XP is the backbone of most home and office computer systems. Perform standard operating system functions, such as working with windows, copying files, creating folders, setting up printers and more.
Quick Facts
Duration: 1 Days
Class Size: 10
Level: Beginner
Times: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx
About the Course
This 1 day course introduces Microsoft Windows XP. Hands-on guidance will help you get familiar with your computer and learn how to navigate the system, start programs, copy files, create folders, set up a printer, use shortcuts and perform other common tasks.
Who should do this course?
This course is intended for people who wish to learn how to work with Windows XP to perform standard operating system functions. It is an ideal companion course to undertake with application software, teaching participants the practical skills of managing their computer.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for participants with little or no knowledge of computing and/or Windows XP. As such it assumes no prerequisite skills or knowledge.
Course Units
- Unit 1: Windows XP Concepts
- - Windows XP Overview
- - Starting Windows XP
- - The Windows XP Screen
- - The Windows XP Interface
- - Working With A Mouse
- - Using An Intellipoint Mouse
- - Understanding Menus
- - Accessing Menus Using A Pointing Device
- - Accessing Menus Using The Keyboard
- - Using Short-Cut Menus
- - Switching To Single Click
- - Switching To Double Click
- - Turning Off Your Computer
- - Windows XP Concepts Quick Reference
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- Unit 2: Working with a Window
- - Working With A Window Overview
- - The Anatomy Of A Window
- - Working With The Control Menu
- - Maximising, Minimising And Restoring
- - Resizing A Window
- - Moving A Window
- - Scrolling In A Window
- - Closing A Window
- - Working With A Window Quick Reference
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- Unit 3: Window Techniques
- - Overview Of Window Techniques
- - Toggling Common Tasks Mode
- - Using The Common Tasks Pane
- - Working With Multiple Windows
- - Navigating Through Different Windows
- - Navigating Through The Same Window
- - Working With Dialog Boxes
- - Keyboard Techniques For Windows
- - Window Techniques Quick Reference
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- Unit 4: Using Applications
- - Using Applications Overview
- - Starting An Application From The Start Menu
- - Starting An Application From A Folder
- - Opening Multiple Applications
- - Managing Multiple Applications
- - Minimising And Restoring Applications
- - Closing Applications
- - Accessing Recently Used Applications
- - Using Applications Quick Reference
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- Unit 5: Windows Explorer
- - Windows Explorer Overview
- - Starting The Windows Explorer
- - The Windows Explorer Screen
- - Changing The Folder List View
- - Navigating The Explorer Bar Hierarchy
- - Sorting The List
- - Closing Windows Explorer
- - Windows Explorer Quick Reference
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- Unit 6: Working with Folders
- - Working With Folders Overview
- - Drives, Folders and Files
- - Creating A New Folder
- - Creating A Hierarchy Of Folders
- - Renaming A Folder
- - Moving Folders
- - Copying A Folder
- - Deleting A Folder
- - Deleting A Folder Hierarchy
- - Working With Folders Quick Reference
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- Unit 7: Working with Files
- - Files Overview
- - Setting Up Windows Explorer For Files
- - Selecting Files
- - Selecting Multiple Files
- - Moving Files
- - Copying Files
- - Copying Over Existing Files
- - Deleting Files
- - Deleting A Folder With Files
- - Undoing Actions
- - Copying To A Floppy Disk
- - Working With Files Quick Reference
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- Unit 8: The Recycle Bin
- - Recycle Bin Overview
- - Sending Files To The Recycle Bin
- - Examining The Recycle Bin
- - Restoring Deleted Items
- - Emptying The Recycle Bin
- - Changing The Recycle Bin Settings
- - Accessing The Recycle Bin From The Desktop
- - The Recycle Bin Quick Reference
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- Unit 9: Shortcuts
- - Shortcut Overview
- - Creating A Shortcut To A Folder
- - Working With Shortcuts
- - Creating A Shortcut To A Document
- - Creating A Shortcut To An Application
- - Changing The Properties Of A Shortcut
- - Renaming A Shortcut
- - Deleting A Shortcut
- - Shortcuts Quick Reference
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- Unit 10: Printing
- - How Printing Works
- - Checking Your Printers
- - Adding A Local Printer
- - Changing The Default Printer
- - Sharing Your Printer
- - Adding A Network Printer
- - Printing A Document
- - Printing Multiple Documents
- - Pausing A Printer
- - Viewing The Print Queue
- - Changing Priorities In The Print Queue
- - Purging A Print Job
- - Printing From The Queue
- - Printing Quick Reference
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- Unit 11: Changing the Desktop
- - Overview Of Changing The Desktop
- - Changing The Desktop Theme
- - Changing The Desktop Background
- - Cleaning Up The Desktop
- - Changing The Screen Saver
- - Changing The Desktop Appearance
- - Changing Screen Settings
- - Changing The Desktop Quick Reference
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Upcoming Courses
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Sydney
Level 11, 32 Walker Street
North Sydney
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- Date:
- 29 Sep 10
- 22 Nov 10
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Melbourne
Level 12, 379 Collins Street
Melbourne
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- Date:
- 13 Sep 10
- 06 Dec 10
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Brisbane
C/- Training Choice, Mezzanine Level, 88 Creek Street
Brisbane
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Date: upon demand
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Canberra
C/- Training Choice, Level 4, 54 Marcus Clarke Street
Canberra
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Date: upon demand
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Adelaide
C/- Mindfull Computer & Seminar, Level 4, 74 Pirie Street
Adelaide
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Date: upon demand
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Perth
C/- Training Choice, Level 7, 105 St Georges Terrace
Perth
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Date: upon demand
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Duration: 1 Days
Class Size: 10
Level: Beginner
Times: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx
