What you'll learn?

·     Understanding computer fundamentals

·     Understanding Windows Vista basics

·     Managing PC content using the operating system

·     Displaying, documenting and modifying PC various data types

·     Being identified with the most important available accessories in Windows Vista

Description

This course brings in the study of one of the most important PCs operating systems, Windows Vista, developed by Microsoft Corporation which is an international company specialized in computer and information technology services.

Audience :

Individuals with basic computer knowledge and maybe some experience using it can attend this course.

Topics :

Computers Overview

o  What is a computer?

o  Computer Types

o  Compatible computers

Computer Hardware Components

o  Input units

o  Processing units

o  Output units

o  Input and Output units

Computer Software

o  The Operating System

o  Applications

Computers and Information Technology

o  Computer Networks

o  The Internet

o  E-mail

Windows Operating System

o  Windows Versions

o  Windows Vista Editions

o  Windows Vista System Requirements

The Mouse and Keyboard

o  The Mouse

o  The Keyboard

Windows Vista First Work Session

o  Logging On

o  Welcome Center

The Windows

o  Moving the Window

o  Resizing the Window

o  Activating a Window

o  Closing a Window

Finishing Work

o  Logging Off

o  Shutting Down

Desktop Icons

o  Adding New Desktop Icons

o  Creating a Text File on the Desktop

o  Resizing Desktop Icons

o  Handling Different Icons

The Taskbar

o  The Start Menu

o  Quick Launch Toolbar

o  Opened Applications Area

o  Notification Area

The Sidebar

o  Customizing The Sidebar

o  Adding Sidebar Gadgets

About Windows Explorer

o  Launching Windows Explorer

o  The Toolbar

o  The Menu Bar

o  The Title Bar

o  The Windows Explorer Panes

Explore Using Windows Explorer

o  Explore using the Title Bar

o  Explore using the Folders Pane

o  Explore using Shortcut Icons

Basic Concepts of Data Storage

o  Storage Units

o  Files

o  Folders

Handling Files and Folders

o  Selecting Files Or Folders

o  Creating Folders

o  Renaming Files Or Folders

o  Copying and Moving Files Or Folders

Handling Files and Folders Considerations

o  Renaming a File

o  Changing a File Extension While Renaming

o  Moving a File to the Same Folder

o  Replacing a File

o  Operating System Files

Searching for Files and Folders

o  File Properties

o  Search Using the Start Menu

o  Search Using Windows Explorer Window

o  Search Using the Search Folder

Handling Search Results

o  Saving Search Results

o  Retrieving Search Results

Customizing Windows Colors & Backgrounds

o  Setting the Color Scheme

o  Changing the Desktop Background

o  Handling Windows Themes

o  Customizing the Screen Saver

o  Applying a 3D-Text Screen Saver

Configuring Computer Hardware Components

o  Customizing Display Settings

o  Customizing Mouse Settings

Customizing Keyboard and Power Saving Settings

o  Customizing Keyboard Settings

o  Customizing Power Saving Settings

Customizing Regional Settings

o  Choosing Location

o  Customizing Numbers Formats

o  Customizing Currency Options

o  Customizing Time Options

o  Customizing Date Options

Handling Fonts

o  Fonts Print and Display

o  Installing a New Font

o  Removing a Font

Taskbar & Start Menu

o  Customizing the Taskbar Icons

o  Customizing the Start Menu

Printers

o  Changing the Default Printer

o  Removing a Printer

AutoPlay

o  Changing Media or Devices Default Settings

o  Auto-playing CDs and Other Media

Program Overview

o  Launching the Program

o  Program Interface Components

Using the Program

o  Adding Photos to the Program

o  Handling Photo Files

o  Sorting Photos

o  Editing Photos

Program Overview

o  The Program Interface

o  Controlling Files Playing

o  Changing Visualizations

o  Changing the Program Skin

The Library

o  The Library Basic Components

o  Creating a Playlist

o  Adding and Deleting Library Files

o  Burning Files onto a CD

Program Overview

o  Launching the Program

o  The Program Window Components

o  Showing\Hiding the Program Window Components

Paint Drawing Skills

o  Selecting Colors

o  Using the Drawing Tools

o  Using the Coloring Tools

Handling Files

o  Saving Files

o  Creating a New File

o  Opening a Pre-saved File

Editing Operations

o  Selecting a Drawing Area

o  Moving

o  Copying

o  Copying the Contents of Another File

o  Undoing Actions

Printing

o  Preparing to Print

o  Print Preview

o  Print

Starting with WordPad

o  Launching the Program

o  The Program Window Components

o  Showing/Hiding the Program Window Components

Handling Documents

o  Creating a New Document

o  Saving the Document

o  Opening an Existing Document

o  Navigating the Document

o  Closing the Document

Editing Texts

o  Typing Texts

o  Selecting Texts

o  Deleting Texts

o  Moving Texts

o  Repeating Texts

o  Searching for Texts in a Document

o  Replacing Texts

o  Undoing Actions

o  Inserting Date and Time

Formatting Fonts

o  Changing Font Type

o  Changing Font Size

o  Changing Font Style

o  Changing Font Color

o  Applying Font Effects

Formatting Paragraphs

o  Indentation

o  Alignment

o  Bullets

o  Tabs

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

There are no prerequisites or prior knowledge required for starting this course

Category :

  • Desktop

Training Materials :

YAT Official Courseware

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

This course is essential for trainees at the elementary stage of computer study as a major step toward future study of all computer programs.

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