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Introduction to Microsoft Windows

    Our range of comprehensive courses on software, hardware and operating systems

  • microcomputing training for Introduction to Microsoft Windows is built using "real world" scenarios based on past customer feedback.
  • Our attention to detail ensures that the Introduction to Microsoft Windows coursework you receive is comprehensive, informative and includes practical exercises.
  • Classes of only 6 delegates guarantees individual attention.
  • Our training room broadcast system allows the instructor to monitor and broadcast examples to all attendees.
  • At lunchtime, attendees are taken to a local establishment for a hot meal (paid for by microcomputing).
PRICING

Introduction (1 day)

£120

Payment is due 7 days in advance of the course. Charges still apply for cancellation or transfers within 7 days of the start of the course. Pricing is exclusive of VAT.

Objectives: This course is designed to provide an Introduction to the basic concepts of the Windows Environment and some of the applications that may be used.

Pre Requisites: Attendees need no previous PC or Windows experience.

Duration: 1 day

The topics covered are as follows:

1 Introduction to the PC
• Hardware Elements
• Input Devices
• Output Devices

2 Examining the Desktop
• Objects on the Desktop
• Working with Objects on the Desktop

3 Working with Windows
• Components of a Window
• Manipulating individual Windows
• Using Menus and Toolbars
• Folder Options
• Dialog Boxes

4 Customising with Control Panel
• Display Settings
• Date and Time Settings
• Changing the Mouse Settings

5 Investigating the Structure
• Viewing ‘My Computer’
• Viewing at Different Levels
• Swapping between Windows
• Rearranging Open Windows on the Desktop
• Minimising Open Windows on the Desktop

6 The START Menu
• Using the Programs menu

7 Working with Applications
• Creating New Files
• Opening Existing Files
• Updating Existing Files
• Switching between Applications
• Transfer Data between programs

8 Further START Menu Choices
• Using the Documents Menu
• How to search for files
• Creating Shortcuts to a Document

9 Working with Diskettes
• Formatting a Diskette

10 Using ‘My Computer’ and ‘Explorer’ for File Management
• Navigating the File Hierarchy
• Creating New Folders
• File Selection Techniques
• Moving and Copying Files

11 The Recycle Bin
• Deleting Files
• Restoring Files
• Recycle Bin Properties

12 Windows Help
• Activating the Help System

13 Closing Down Windows
• Using the Shut Down Command

microcomputing company serves the Tyne & Wear, Northeast England region, with software training courses arranged for all types of companies in Sunderland, Washington, Gateshead and Newcastle as well as County Durham, Northumberland and the Teeside area with courses for organisations in Middlesbrough, Darlington and Stockton.

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