Microsoft Windows 7 Introduction Course

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Overview

Windows 7 is the latest release of the Microsoft Windows operating system.  The course will provide you with the basic skills to make the most out of the new features in Windows 7 to improve your general efficiency and business productivity.

Microsoft Windows 7 Introduction training courseAudience

End users who have upgraded to Windows 7 and are struggling to understand and take full advantage of its many new features.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the various changes and new interface of Windows 7
  • Customise the Windows 7 environment to suit their needs and preferences
  • Use the new functions to search for folders and files
  • Work with the new organisational and productivity tools and applications

Prerequisites

Previous experience of Windows is useful but not essential.

Course Contents (1 day)

  • Exploring Microsoft Windows 7
    • Log on, Log off and Lock states
    • Understanding the desktop
    • Explore the Control Panel & Computer
    • Using Windows Aero
  • Desktop Customisation
    • Change desktop appearance
      • themes backgrounds, screen savers, resolution
    • Customise the Taskbar and Start Menu
    • Customise the Sidebar and Gadgets
    • Customise the System settings
      • date & time, sounds, multimedia, mouse
  • Working with Windows and Searching
    • Moving, Resizing, Minimizing, Restoring
    • Working with Multiple Open Windows
    • Exploring ways to Search
    • Saving search windows results
    • Using Instant Search & the Search pane
  • Windows Explorer
    • Auto-organisation and file tags
    • Create, move, copy & rename folders/Files
    • Move, copy & rename files
    • Send/burn data to other drives
    • Deleting files, folders, and shortcuts
    • Enhanced column header controls
    • Creating desktop shortcuts to Folders
    • Sharing folders and Public folders
  • Using Applications
    • Schedule Applications
    • Snipping Tool screen capture
    • Photo Gallery picture management
  • Online Help and Support
    • Using the Help and Support Center
    • Online Help and Support
    • Troubleshooting in Windows
    • About Windows Remote Assistance
    • Update settings
    • Add/Manage Printers
  • Using Internet Explorer 9
    • Enabling security features
    • Managing Favorites
    • Tabbed browsing
  • Useful Keyboard shortcuts

Course Materials

Enliten IT will provide each delegate with a workbook and other useful reference materials where applicable.


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