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1 Windows 7 Basic Computer Course Windows 7 is the latest user operating system. This course covers everything you need to know about the current technology. FIRST TIME COMPUTER USERS If you have never used a computer before and you are new to using computers, we suggest that you attend our COMPUTER ORIENTATION COURSE and then move onto Windows 7 training course. Objectives This course covers the usage of the Windows 7 system for end-users. Windows 7 has added new features such as opening DOCX files in WordPad, Windows Multi-touch. Duration 2 days Audience

2 End users Pre-Requisites Familiarity with Windows on the desktop. Outline Introducing Windows 7 What is Windows? Windows 7 Other Windows 7 Editions Windows 7 Features PC Requirements 32-Bit versus 64-Bit Installation Options Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Upgrade Reports Starting Windows 7 Network Location Finalize Settings Windows Recovery User Account Control Using Your Mouse Windows Touch Getting Started Select User and Sign On The Desktop The Start Button Getting Started/Welcome Get Windows Live Essentials Windows Live Settings Antivirus Protection Help and Support Center More Support Options

3 Product Activation Add a Printer Print Preview Turn Off Your Computer Switch Users Basic Controls Menus Dialog Boxes Structure of a Window Moving a Window Restoring a Window Resizing a Window Arranging Windows Aero Snaps Switching Windows Windows Flip and Flip 3D Arranging Icons Scrolling Closing a Window Windows Explorer Windows Explorer Computer Folder Exploring Drives Opening Windows Explorer Navigation Pane Libraries Customize the Library Address Bar Customize Layout Folder Contents Changing Views Sorting Filtering Grouping Folder Options

4 Customizing Folders Manage Files and Folders Select Files and Folders Copy or Move Files or Folders File Conflicts Delete Files and Folders The Recycle Bin Create a File or Folder Rename a File or Folder Backtrack File Operations File Properties Open Files Recent Items Search for Files and Folders Compressed Folders Fonts Folder Character Map Working with Programs Start and Close Programs Start Menu Searches Create a Shortcut Pin to Start Menu Pin to Taskbar Taskbar Grouping Startup Folder Minimized (or Maximized) Install and Uninstall Windows Features Program Compatibility Windows Virtual PC Configure XP Mode Command Prompt Task Manager Resource Monitor Internet and Windows

5 Internet Connection Start Internet Explorer Browse the Web Browser Buttons Search the Internet Change Search Provider Bookmark Favorites RSS Feeds History Home Page Tabbed Browsing Zoom Print and Messaging Web Mail Enable Pop Mail Start Windows Live Mail Receive s Read a Message Reply to a Message Compose a New Message Windows Live Contacts Instant Messaging Newsgroups Block Spam Senders Send a Web Page Networking Network Components Set Up Your Network Internet Connection Discover Networks Network and Sharing Center Join the HomeGroup Sharing a Printer Network Map

6 View Network Components Share Files and Folders Network Troubleshooting Customize Windows Personalize Your Computer Change Color and Sound Screen Saver Get More Themes Windows 7 Basic Desktop Icons Screen Resolution Display Settings Desktop Gadgets User Accounts Configure the Account Password Reset Disk Date and Time Functions Ease of Access Centre Mouse Settings Digital Media Upload Pictures Windows Live Photo Gallery Windows Live Movie Maker Windows DVD Maker Windows Media Player Copy Audio CD Play DVD Movies Media Library Online Resources Windows Media Center System and Security System Properties Performance Information Clean Up Your Disk Back Up and Recover Data

7 System Restore Action Center Windows Firewall Malware Protection Windows Update Change Settings

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