Publication Details

Introduction to Windows XP
Price: $99.00
Business Focus: Basic Computer Literacy
Instructor: AlanSimpson
Course Code: wxp
Delivery Method: Instructor-led Online Course
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Course Overview:
Windows XP -- the new Windows Experience -- is the latest and greatest version of Microsoft Windows. Whether you're new to Windows or an experienced PC aficionado, there's a lot to learn in the all-new Windows XP.

For the Windows newbie, there's never been a better time to learn. The new XP interface is designed to make the learning curve easier than ever. Experienced Windows users will also appreciate the new frictionless interface that makes a computer quicker, easier, and more productive. This course covers all the basic skills and concepts needed to use a computer to do anything - be it surf the Internet, write a book, day trade stocks, manage your finances, play music, edit photos, or just do e-mail. You need only know enough to get connected to the online course. Basic buzzwords and concepts of drives, directories, files, and so forth are explained in depth, as well as all the skills you need to get help when you need it, back out of awkward situations gracefully, and take advantage of the Internet like never before.

You'll also learn to use and customize the new interface; work with texts, pictures, photos, sound, music and DVD, Interactive TV and video; create shortcuts to favorites; get the most from the Internet; and even build your own local area network (LAN).
Instructor Biography:
Alan Simpson is the award-winning author of over 100 computer books published in many languages throughout the world, including his latest: Alan Simpson's Windows Vista Bible. Alan's books and courses have been praised for his crystal-clear, friendly writing style. Alan has taught for the California State University and the University of California, has earned a Master's Degree, and holds Security+ certification.
Course Syllabus:
Lesson 1 Syllabus Getting Started with Windows XP
Lesson 2 Syllabus Using Programs and Documents
Lesson 2 Objective Start, use, and shut down Windows XP properly.
Lesson 3 Syllabus Playing with Pictures
Lesson 3 Objective Use programs to create, print, save, and open documents.
Lesson 4 Syllabus Fun with Music, Video, and DVD
Lesson 4 Objective Acquire, modify, and print digital photographs and other pictures.
Lesson 5 Syllabus Cool New Internet Features
Lesson 5 Objective Copy and manage music, create your own audio CDs.
Lesson 6 Syllabus Exploring your System
Lesson 6 Objective Secure you computer against hackers and other Internet threats.
Lesson 7 Syllabus Managing Files and Folders
Lesson 7 Objective Navigate to any disk drive, file, or folder on your computer.
Lesson 8 Syllabus Personalizing Windows XP
Lesson 8 Objective Move, copy, rename, delete, and restore files and folders.
Lesson 9 Syllabus Performance, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
Lesson 9 Objective Customize your desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and mouse, and more.
Lesson 10 Syllabus Expanding your System
Lesson 10 Objective Maintain your computer, and get the most from your system’s hardware.
Lesson 11 Syllabus Producing your own Movies
Lesson 11 Objective Expand your computer system by adding new programs and gadgets.
Lesson 12 Syllabus Creating your own Network
Lesson 12 Objective Produce you own movies and slide shows using Windows Movie Maker.