Windows 1 – Introduction to Windows XP

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3 2-hour classes

Fee: $15

Prerequisites : Computer Intro or equivalent experience.

Objectives: When you finish this course, you should be able to:

Name and describe the graphic components of the Windows Desktop

Describe the structure and name the  parts of a window.

Open and modify the shape and size of a window on the Desktop

Open and arrange multiple windows.

Create, name, save, move, copy, and delete files.

Use some of the Windows accessories and applications

Course Summary:  The following topics are covered in this class:.

Introducing Windows XP.

Start Windows

Describe the Windows Desktop:  Wallpaper, Icons, the Taskbar, the Start button, and Shortcut Menus

Work with Windows

Open a window, Name the parts of a window, Maximize, minimize, restore, and close a window, change the size of a window, use scroll bars, and move a window.

Open multiple windows, select an active window, display open windows in a variety of configurations.

Create and Manage Files

Create, name, rename, and save a file; copy data between programs; move and copy files; delete a file and use the Recycle Bin; create shortcut icons

Use Windows Explorer to manage files

Use special utilities and applications in the Start Menu such as Help, Search, Run, and Control Panel