Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
To describe the basic skills and configurations necessary to start using the Windows XP operating system

Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows XP

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration (hours)
4.7

Lesson Objectives

Getting Started with Microsoft Windows XP

  • describe the key components of Windows XP.
  • create new user accounts.
  • create a new user account, change a user account's name, password, picture, and type, and configure a .NET passport.
  • install and run programs using Windows XP.
  • use the Windows XP Help.
  • create and manage files.
  • manage files and folders using My Computer and Windows Explorer.
  • use Windows Explorer to manage files.
  • customize the Windows XP desktop.
  • describe and configure accessibility options in Windows XP.
  • customize the Windows XP Start menu, desktop, and accessibility options.
  • choose the best method of connecting to the Internet and describe how to configure an Internet and e-mail account.
  • configure an Internet and e-mail connection.
  • browse the Internet and send and receive e-mail.
  • Course Number:
    112949_eng