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Module 1 (Core) Course Outline
The Fundamentals
  • A Look at Windows Vista
  • What’s New in Windows Vista
  • Starting and Logging On to Windows Vista
  • Understanding the Windows Vista Screen
  • Using the Mouse: Pointing, Clicking, and Double-clicking
  • Using the Mouse: Clicking and Dragging, and Right-clicking
  • Using the Keyboard
  • Using Help and Support
  • Turning Off Your Computer

Working with a Window

  • Opening a Window
  • Understanding the Parts of a Window
  • Using Window Sizing Buttons
  • Resizing a Window
  • Moving a Window
  • Switching Between Windows
  • Arranging Windows Automatically
  • Closing a Window

Working with a Program

  • Using a Menu
  • Using Toolbars
  • Understanding Controls
  • Entering and Editing Text in WordPad
  • Opening a File
  • Saving a File
  • Selecting and Replacing Text
  • Using Undo and Redo
  • Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Text
  • Previewing and Printing a Document
  • Getting Help

Working with Folders and Files

  • Understanding What’s in Your Computer
  • Opening Drives, Folders and Files
  • Navigating to Other Locations on the Computer
  • Folder and File Basics
  • Selecting Multiple Folders and Files
  • Copying and Moving Folders and Files
  • Changing the Window Layout and Views
  • Using Heading Buttons
  • Using Search
  • Working with Compressed Folders

Customizing the Taskbar and Desktop

  • Understanding the Taskbar
  • Customizing the Taskbar
  • Understanding the Start Menu
  • Customizing the Start Menu
  • Using the Quick Launch Bar
  • Starting a Program Automatically with Windows
  • Working with Desktop Icons
  • Using Windows Sidebar

Customizing Windows

  • A Look at the Control Panel
  • Changing Colour and Appearance
  • Changing the Desktop Background
  • Using a Screen Saver
  • Adjusting Display Settings
  • Adjusting Sound
  • Adjusting the Mouse
  • Changing the Date and Time
  • Changing Language and Region Options
  • Customizing Folder View Options

Free Programs

  • Windows Calendar
  • Windows Contacts
  • Calculator
  • Notepad
  • Paint
  • Snipping Tool
  • Sound Recorder
  • Windows Explorer
  • WordPad
  • System Tools
  • Games
  • Other Free Programs and Accessories

Using the Internet

  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • Displaying a Specific Web Page
  • Browsing the Web
  • Browsing with Tabs
  • Using the Information Bar and Pop-Up Blocker
  • Searching the Web
  • Changing the Home Page
  • Using Favourites
  • Using Browsing History
  • Downloading Pictures and Files

Using E-mail

  • Introduction to E-mail
  • Composing and Sending E‑mail
  • Adding a Name to Windows Contacts
  • Receiving and Printing E-mail
  • Replying to a Message
  • Forwarding a Message
  • Deleting a Message
  • Controlling Junk E-Mail


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