Windows XP -- Introduction to Windows XP

Students will gain the skills needed to create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system and find information on the Internet. Students should have minimal experience with personal computers.

Creating a Document in Windows

• Launch a program
• Create a document
• Save a document
• Preview and print a document
• Cut, copy and paste information

Organizing Files

• Find files
• Create Folders
• Move Files
• Create Shortcuts

Working with Windows Messenger

• Create a Microsoft Passport account
• Add contacts
• Send and receive Instant Messages
• Change Windows Messenger options

Creating an Efficient Work Environment

• Change Mouse properties
• Change a volume property
• Change the display properties
• Switch Users
• Work with accessibility programs

Researching and Using Windows Media Player

• Use Help and Support
• Create your favorites
• Play a video
• Apply a skin

Cleaning Your System

• Check system capacity
• Analyze your hard drive
• Delete your files and folders
• Empty your Recycle Bin

Finding Information on the Internet

• Browse the Internet
• Move to specific Internet sites
• Use Favorites to return to Internet sites
• Shut down Windows