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Microsoft: Operating Systems

Microsoft Operating Systems Training CoursesAn operating system is the software on a computer that manages the way different programs use its hardware, and regulates the ways that a user controls the computer. Operating systems are found on almost any device that contains a computer with multiple programs. Some popular modern operating systems for personal computers include Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Listed below are the standard Microsoft OS courses  View Microsoft Operating Systems Subject Details

Stage 1 : A Step Into Windows XP ITS04

Scheduled Training Courses

 04/06/2012  04/07/2012  04/09/2012  04/10/2012  04/12/2012

This Training course can also be run on request as a One to One or a Classroom Booking.

Overview

This course is aimed at new users to the PC and assumes the learner has limited to no knowledge of the PC. Knowledge of previous operating systems would be an advantage but not essential. Learners will gain an overview of the Windows environment, computer parts and networks. It will introduce them to terms and concepts relating to personal computers and computer networks, thus demystifying the computer world.

  • Introducing Windows
  • Overview of an Operating System (Purpose / Features / Environment / Hardware / Software)
  • Input Devices (Keyboard & Mouse Functions)
  • XP Desktop & Features (Start / My Computer / My Documents / Recycle Bin / My Network Places / Taskbar)
  • Window Component and Selection Techniques
  • Window Components (Title Bar / Menu Bar / Toolbars / Task Bar / Restore Down / Maximise / Minimise / Close / Borders)
  • Windows Fields & Options (Dialog boxes / Text boxes / List boxes / Drop Down boxes / Check boxes / Radio buttons / Tabs)
  • Selection Techniques (Mouse / Keyboard / Drag & Drop / Properties)
  • Starting to use windows
  • Start Menu Items (Programs / Documents / Search / Control Panel / Shutdown)
  • Task Bar Options (Auto hide / Always On Top / Auto hide / Quick Launch / Controlling Applications / Tiling & Cascading Windows)
  • Getting Assistance
  • Help (Start Menu / F1 Key / Wizards)
  • Applications
  • Windows Accessories (WordPad / Notepad / Paint / Calculator / Clock)
  • My Computer - Recycle Bin & Printing
  • My Computer (Menus / Toolbars / Views / Devices / Drives / Folders / Files)
  • Data Management (Folder Creation / Customisation)
  • Folder Management (Moving & Copying Files / Renaming / Deleting / Creating Shortcuts)
  • Network Data Management (Mapping Drives)
  • Recycle Bin (Clearing Items / Restoring Items)
  • Printers (Installation / Configuration / Default / Managing Print Queue)

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