Configuring Windows Vista Applications


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
Windows Vista replaces or upgrades many of the applications that came standard with previous versions of Windows. New applications and improvements to existing ones are designed to increase security, productivity and ease of use. The default applications and features included with the Vista operating system depend on the version of Vista that is installed. This course covers many of these new applications and upgrades and explains their use and configuration. New applications include Windows Sidebar, Windows Meeting Space, and Windows SideShow. Upgrades and improvements have been made to such applications as Windows Media Player and Windows Mail, previously known as Outlook Express. These changes are described as well.

Target Audience
The audience for this path are personnel who provide Tier 1 or Tier 2 desktop and help desk support for Windows Vista, and other technical professionals who wish to certify on Windows Vista.

Prerequisites
Candidates for the exam should have 1 year experience in the IT field and have experience with or a need to resolve issue concerning network connectivity, desktop OS’s, security and client applications.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Configuring Windows Vista Applications

  • set up Windows Media Player 11
  • identify the features of Windows Media Player 11
  • recognize the features of Windows Vista Media Center
  • troubleshoot the setup of a media center device
  • add a new e-mail account in Windows Mail
  • modify an existing account in Windows Mail
  • customize Windows Mail
  • recognize the features of Windows Contacts
  • recognize the features of Windows Calendar
  • configure Windows Fax and Scan
  • configure Windows Meeting Space
  • configure Windows Mail
  • Course Number:
    mv_wvcc_a06_it_enus