Course
Description
Keystone training will teach you the many new features of Windows
XP Home Edition. Microsoft has merged the best features of its consumer
operating systems with the power, security, and reliability of the
Windows 2000 engine to create a new friendlier, more dependable
operating system.
About Trainer
Derek Melber is president of Melber and Associates and one of the
founders of BrainCore, a consortium of advanced network professionals.
Derek focuses on technical writing and instructing, as well as computer
consultation. Most recently he has been contributing to the Windows
2000 Certification efforts for many training companies throughout
the United States. He was involved with Microsoft to develop the
Certification Skills and Assessment Program for Windows 2000. He
has authored books for five of the Windows 2000 exams. Derek is
certified as an MCSE (NT/2K), MCT, and A+.
Detailed Course Outlines:
Level 1
.0 Overview of Windows XP Home Edition
1.1 Where Windows XP Home Edition Fits in the Windows Family
1.2 New Features of Windows XP Home Edition
1.3 Windows XP Home Edition OS and Engine
1.4 Recommended Hardware
2.0 Navigating the Windows XP Home Edition Desktop
2.1 Logging On
2.2 Using the Mouse
2.3 Orientation to the Desktop
2.4 Orientation to the taskbar and Start Menu
3.0 Working with Typical Windows
3.1 Minimize and maximize a Window
3.2 Selecting Applications from the taskbar
3.3 Taskbar grouping feature
3.4 Moving Windows
3.5 Resizing Windows
4.0 Working with Windows Applications
4.1 Touring a typical Window
4.2 Built in Applications
5.0 Online Help and Support
5.1 Accessing Help and Support Center
5.2 Using Help and Support Center
5.3 Understanding Help Categories
5.4 Configuring Help and Support Center
5.5 Using the Remote Assistance Wizard
5.5 Using Windows Messenger for Remote Assistance
6.0 Using the Internet
6.1 Understanding the Internet Explorer interface
6.2 Configuring general settings
7.0 Logging Off
7.1 Logging off
7.2 User Switching
7.3 Shutting down
Level 2
1.0 Product Activation
2.0 Customizing the Desktop
2.1 Active Desktop Basics
2.2 Customizing the Active Desktop
2.3 Desktop Icons
2.4 Configuring Desktop Themes
2.5 Changing the Background, Appearance and Settings
2.6 Changing the Screen Saver
2.7 Customizing Taskbar Settings
3.0 Windows Explorer
3.1 Touring the Panes
3.2 Menu Options
3.3 Toolbars
4.0 My Computer
4.1 Menu Options
4.2 Touring the Panes
5.0 Creating and organizing files and folders
5.1 Creating and renaming files
5.2 Creating and renaming folders
5.3 Selecting files and folders
5.4 Sorting files and folders
5.5 Copying and moving files and folders
5.6 Deleting files and folders
5.7 Setting folder options
5.8 Searching files and folders
6.0 Working with Favorites
6.1 Adding new favorites
6.2 Adding Favorites to the Help and Support Center
7.0 Working with Shortcuts
7.1 Adding Shortcuts to the Desktop
7.2 Changing shortcut settings
7.3 Deleting Shortcuts
8.0 Modifying System Settings
8.1 Setting the Date and Time
8.2 Customizing Sounds and Multimedia
8.3 Personalizing the Mouse
8.4 Working with Power Management
9.0 Working with removable media
9.1 Formatting floppy disks
9.2 Copying to floppy disks
9.3 Copying files to CD
9.4 Copying music from CD
9.5 Copying music to CD
Level 3
1.0 Basic System Maintenance
1.1 F8 Menu and Options
1.2 Recovery Console
1.3 System Restore
1.4 Defrag
1.5 Driver Rollback
1.6 Disk Cleanup
2.0 User Maintenance
2.1 Adding Users
2.2 Modifying user configuration
2.3 User Passwords
2.4 Forgotten Password Wizard
2.5 . NET Passport
2.6 Changing User logon
2.7 Fast User Switching
3.0 Cool System Utilities
3.1 Windows Update
3.2 Automatic Update
3.3 Windows Catalog
3.4 Scheduled Tasks
3.5 Computer Management Tools
4.0 Installing Software
4.1 Adding New Windows Programs
4.2 Programs and user Profiles (PPT)
4.3 Installing Extra Components
4.4 Removing Windows Applications
4.5 Compatibility Mode
4.6 Program Compatibility
5.0 Configuring and using Printers
5.1 Adding Printers
5.2 Customizing Printer Properties
5.3 Connecting to a Network Printer
6.0 Sharing
6.1 Sharing and Security Wizard
6.2 Local Sharing
6.3 Network Sharing
7.0 Connecting to Computers over the Network
7.1 Accessing files, folders and printers over the Network
7.2 Adding Network Connections to my Network Places
7.3 Mapping a drive letter to a Network Shared Drive