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Self-taught course

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Booking

This course is self taught (Materials may be loaned out).

Bookings cannot be made on this course (Course is not taking bookings).



Booking / availability

Windows XP: 3 levels (work books + CDs)
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Description
System requirements

PC with Windows XP installed.

Foundation

Understanding Windows XP, Starting Windows XP, Getting to know the Windows XP Environment, Getting to know the Start Menu, Managing the Start Menu, Customizing the Start Menu, Starting and Ending your Computer Session, Using MSN Explorer, Using Windows Messenger, Publishing to the Web, Using Notepad, Using Paint, Using WordPad, Using the Clock, Using the Calculator, Using the Address Book, Using the Command Prompt, Using the Help and Support Centre, Managing the Help and Support Centre, Using Windows Update, Using Accessibility Programs.

Intermediate

Understanding the Control Panel, Modifying Appearance and Themes, Configuring Internet and Network Settings, Adding or Removing Programs, Changing Sounds, Scheduling Performance and Maintenance, Modifying Hardware Settings, Modifying User Accounts, Modifying Date, Time, Time Zone, Language, and Regional Options, Applying Accessibility Options, Adding and Managing Printers, Adding a Scanner or Camera, Adding a Game Controller, Adding a Modem, Modifying Mouse Settings, Modifying Keyboard Settings, Managing Hardware, Playing and Managing Music, Customizing Windows Media Player, Taking and Managing Digital Photos, Sharing Digital Photos, Using Windows Movie Maker, Editing and Saving a Movie, Playing Games, Playing Internet Zone Games, Setting up a Network, Making New Connections, Connecting to the Internet, Sharing Resources, Working with a Remote Desktop, Managing a Remote Desktop Connection, Maintaining a Computer System, Using System Tools.

Upgrade

Understanding Windows XP, Starting Windows XP, Modifying User Accounts, Starting and Ending a Computer Session, Getting to know the Windows XP Start Menu, Customizing the Start Menu, Customizing the Desktop, Customizing the Taskbar, Using the Help and Support Centre, Managing the Help and Support Centre, Using Windows Update, Using Internet Explorer 6.0, Using MSN Explorer, Using Windows Messenger, Publishing to the Web, Playing and Managing Music, Customizing Windows Media Player, Taking and Man aging Digital Photos, Sharing Digital Photos, Using Windows Movie Maker, Editing and Saving a Movie, Playing Windows XP Games, Setting up a Network, Using a Network Bridge, Connecting to the Internet, Working with a Remote Desktop, Managing a Remote Desktop Connection, Managing Files and Folders, Using the Search Companion, Understanding the Control Panel, Maintaining the Computer System.

Themes

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