Windows Mod I
Basic

Download Class
Data Files

Working with Computers
Working with Computers
Working with Hardware
Working with Software
Working with Memory
Working with the Monitor
Connecting Hardware
Working with the Keyboard
Working with the Mouse
Working with Printers
Working with Disk Drives
Working with Multimedia Devices

Learning the Basics
Starting Windows XP
Working with the Windows XP Desktop
Using the Mouse
Closing a Window
Working with the Start Menu
Using Menu Commands
Using a Dialog Box
Viewing Computer Resources
Using the Help and Support Center

Exploring Window Features
Working with Window Sizes
Minimizing and Restoring Windows
Restoring Down and Maximizing Windows
Moving a Window
Changing a Window's Size and Shape
Scrolling Open Windows
Switching between Open Windows
Showing the Desktop
Cascading Open Windows
Tiling Open Windows
Using Grouped Taskbar Buttons

Using Programs
Opening a Program from the Start Menu
Working with Text
Using a Dialog Box
Saving a File to My Documents
Closing a Program
Opening a File from My Documents

Using Microsoft Word 2002
Starting Microsoft Word 2002
Entering Text into a Document
Printing a Document

Using Microsoft Excel 2002
Starting Microsoft Excel 2002
Navigating to Cells in a Workbook
Entering Text into Cells
Entering Numbers into Cells
Previewing a Worksheet
Printing a Worksheet

Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
Starting Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
Entering Text into a Presentation
Adding a New Slide
Switching Views
Running a Slide Show

Using Shutdown Options
Switching Users
Closing a Locked Program
Restarting Your Computer
Shutting Down with the Start Menu
Using Shutdown Options

Using the Help and Support Center
Exploring the Help and Support Center
Printing Help Topics
Searching for Help Topics
Changing Search Options
Using the Help Index
Using the Help and Support Center

Windows Mod II
Intermediate

Download Class
Data Files

Working with Views and Toolbars
Using Views and Toolbars
Displaying and Hiding the Status Bar
Hiding and Displaying a Window Toolbar
Using the Back and Forward Buttons
Changing Views in a Window
Sorting a Folder in the Details View
Adding Columns to the Details View
Arranging and Grouping Icons
Changing Folder Options

Working with Multiple Windows
Switching between Open Windows
Showing the Desktop
Cascading Open Windows
Tiling Open Windows
Using Grouped Taskbar Buttons
Using the Grouped Taskbar Button Menu

Using My Computer
Working with Files and Folders
Hiding and Displaying a Window Toolbar
Using the Back and Forward Buttons
Changing Views in a Window
Using the Folders List
Using Windows Explorer
Formatting a Diskette

Organizing Files and Folders
Using the Common Tasks Pane
Using the Folders List
Selecting Multiple Items
Renaming a Folder or File
Creating a New Folder
Copying/Moving Files and Folders
Copying/Moving with Drag and Drop
Creating a Shortcut
Deleting Files, Folders, or Shortcuts
Using the Undo Feature
Using Windows Explorer

Using the Desktop and Recycle Bin
Creating a Folder on the Desktop
Renaming an Item on the Desktop
Using Cut/Copy and Paste
Sending a Shortcut to the Desktop
Arranging Items on the Desktop
Deleting Desktop Items
Restoring a Deleted Item
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Configuring the Recycle Bin

Customizing your Computer
Using the Control Panel
Adding or Removing Programs
Viewing System Properties
Setting Date and Time Properties
Changing Mouse Settings
Adding a Printer
Customizing the Desktop
Displaying Desktop Icons
Arranging Items on the Desktop

Using the Control Panel
Opening the Control Panel
Adding or Removing Programs
Viewing Audio Settings
Viewing System Properties
Managing Windows Updates
Setting Date and Time Properties
Using Accessibility Options

Customizing the Display
Viewing the Display Properties
Changing the Desktop Background
Changing the Appearance of Windows
Using Themes
Activating a Screen Saver
Using the Settings Page
Displaying Desktop Icons
Using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard

Using Windows XP Accessories
Using the Calculator
Performing a Basic Calculation
Using the Paint Program
Opening a File in a Text Editor
Using the Windows Clipboard
Saving a File to My Documents

Using Office XP
Starting an Office XP Program
Working with the Application Window
Using Menu Commands
Displaying Hidden Toolbar Buttons
Changing Menu and Toolbar Options
Using the Task Pane
Saving a New Office XP File
Closing an Office XP File
Creating a New Office XP File
Opening an Existing Office XP File
Exiting an Office XP Program

Windows Mod III
Advanced

Download Class
Data Files

Using the Start Menu
Working with the Start Menu
Adding Shortcuts to the Start Menu
Removing Shortcuts from the Start Menu
Rearranging Items - All Programs Menu
Changing Start Menu Settings
Changing Advanced Settings

Using the Taskbar
Customizing the Taskbar
Hiding the Taskbar
Customizing the Notification Area
Displaying a Toolbar on the Taskbar
Unlocking the Taskbar
Adding a Quick Launch Toolbar Shortcut

Using the Search Companion
Working with the Search Companion
Searching for Files and Folders
Using Advanced Search Options
Searching by Date
Changing Search Preferences
Searching for Multimedia Files

Working with Multimedia Files
Customizing a Folder
Using the Picture and Fax Viewer
Opening the Windows Media Player
Using the Windows Media Player
Using Compressed Folders

Working with Storage Devices
Viewing Storage Device Properties
Mapping a Network Device
Sending a Folder or File to Diskette
Copying Files to CDs
Formatting a Diskette

Working with Printers and Hardware
Adding and Changing Hardware
Changing Mouse Settings
Changing Keyboard Settings
Adding a Printer
Setting a Printer as the Default
Setting Printing Preferences
Working with the Print Queue

Getting Started with Internet Explorer
Starting Internet Explorer
Entering URLs in the Address Bar
Using Hyperlinks to Open Other Web Pages
Navigating Web Pages
Returning to Your Designated Home Page
Using the Favorites List
Opening Pages from the History List
Searching the Internet for Information
Getting Started with Internet Explorer

Using Microsoft Word 2002
Starting Microsoft Word 2002
Entering Text into a Document
Selecting Text
Formatting Character
Aligning Paragraphs
Previewing a Document
Printing a Document
Creating a Document Based on a Template

Using Microsoft Excel 2002
Starting Microsoft Excel 2002
Navigating to Cells in a Workbook
Entering Text into Cells
Entering Numbers into Cells
Editing Cell Entries
Entering Formulas
Using the AutoSum Button
Formatting Numbers and Text
Previewing a Worksheet
Printing a Worksheet

Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
Starting Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
Entering Text into a Presentation
Adding a New Slide
Working with the Outline Tab
Changing the Slide Layout
Applying a Design Template
Switching Views
Running a Slide Show
Previewing a Presentation
Printing a Presentation

Using the Help and Support Center
Exploring the Help and Support Center
Printing Help Topics
Searching for Help Topic
Changing Search Options
Using the Help Index
Using Favorites and History Lists
Changing Help Options
Using Support Options
Creating a System Restore Point
Using a System Restore Point

Using Accounts and Shutting Down
Adding Users
Switching Users
Closing a Locked Program
Using the Windows Security Dialog Box
Restarting Your Computer
Shutting Down with the Start Menu