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Microsoft Windows Vista: Basic
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Adopting new technology is never easy? With knowledge, comes acceptance. Our Microsoft Windows Vista Basic courseware training materials will enable you to easily teach and empower your students.
With all the tools you need provided to you in our Microsoft Windows Vista training materials courseware, why would you spend your time preparing lessons plan? We really have done ALL the work for you. From an Instructor Guide, Workbook, Quick reference Guide, Student Manual right down to the Lesson Plan, it’s all here. Not only that, our easy to follow tutorials are a part of our industry tested material.
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Learning how to properly operate Windows Vista will allow you and your students to reap the benefits of its true capabilities. With our training material we’ll talk to through step-by-step as you learn the basics and begin to interact with Vista.
Section 1: Getting Started
Lesson 1.1: The Basics of Windows Vista
What's New in Windows Vista?
Vista Versions
Logging On
The Vista Screen
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 1.2: Interacting with Vista
Pointing the Mouse
Using Click and Double-Click
Using Click and Drag
Using Right-Click
Using the Keyboard
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Lesson 1.3: A Quick Look at Vista
Using the Welcome Center
Viewing the Demos
Using the Desktop
Using the Start Menu
Using the System Tray
Using the Taskbar and Quick Launch
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 1.4: Exiting Vista
Shutdown Options
Logging off the Computer
Restarting the Computer
Turning off the Computer
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Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Section 2: Working with Vista
Lesson 2.1: Application Basics
Starting a Program
Parts of the Application Window
Moving Around in a Program
Launching Help from within an Application
Ending a Frozen Program
Exiting a Program
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 2.2: Working with a Window
Using Minimize, Maximize, and Restore
Scrolling in a Window
Moving a Window
Switching Between Windows
Sizing Windows
Using the Taskbar Menu to Resize Windows
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Lesson 2.3: Working with Files and Folders
Understanding Files
Understanding Folders
Opening the Computer Folder
Overview of the Computer Folder
Navigating through Your Computer
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Lesson 2.4: Commanding Vista
Basics of Menus
Using Shortcut Menus
Using Shortcut Keys
Using Shortcut Keys and Menus Together
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Section 2: Case Study
Section 2: Review Questions
Section 3: The Basic Vista Applications
Lesson 3.1: WordPad Basics
Launching WordPad
Interface Overview
Entering Text
Closing WordPad
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Lesson 3.2: Doing More with WordPad
Editing Text
Formatting Text
Saving your File
Opening a File
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Lesson 3.3: The Windows Calculator
Launching Calculator
Interface Overview
Using the Calculator
Closing Calculator
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Lesson 3.4: Paint
Launching Paint
Interface Overview
Drawing in Paint
Closing Paint
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Lesson 3.5: Other Vista Programs
Notepad
Windows Media Player
Windows Calendar
Windows Contacts
Windows Photo Gallery
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Section 3: Case Study
Section 3: Review Questions
Section 4: Doing More with Vista
Lesson 4.1: Staying Safe
Opening the Security Center
Security Center Overview
The Security Essentials
Modifying Security Settings
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 4.2: The Basics of Internet Explorer 7
Launching Internet Explorer 7
Setting up Internet Explorer
Interface Overview
Closing Internet Explorer
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Lesson 4.3: Doing More with Internet Explorer 7
Using the Address Bar to Access a Web Site
Accessing a Web Site via a Hyperlink
Opening a Page in a New Window
Opening a New Tab
Switching Between Tabs
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 4.4: Windows Mail
Launching and Closing Windows Mail
The Windows Mail Interface
Using the Folder List
Using the Menus in Windows Mail
How to Create and Modify an E-Mail Account in Windows Mail
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 4.5: More on Windows Mail
How to Send and Receive E-Mail
Typing a Message
Opening Messages
Deleting Messages
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Section 4: Case Study
Section 4: Review Questions
Section 5: Getting Help in Vista
Lesson 5.1: The Basics of Help
Launching Help from the Start Menu
Launching Help from within a Vista Application
Overview of the Help and Support Window
Find an Answer
Ask Someone
Information from Microsoft
Step-By-Step
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Lesson 5.2: Using the Preset Topics (Windows Basics)
Choosing a Preset Topic
Choosing Subtopics
Moving Back and Forward
Printing a Topic
Returning to Help and Support
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Lesson 5.3: Using the Table of Contents
Opening the Table of Contents
Choosing a Topic
Choosing a Subtopic
Moving Back and Forward
Printing a Topic
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Lesson 5.4: Advanced Help and Support Tools
Remote Assistance
Setting Help Options
Online vs. Offline Help
Windows Online Help and Support
Step-By-Step
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Section 5: Case Study
Section 5: Review Questions
Index
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