Windows 7 - Level 1 (End User)

Course details

Students will log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, identify the different components in the interface, customize the Windows 7 desktop, manage files and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, and browse the Internet.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• log on to Windows 7, explore its interface, and identify the different components present in the interface. 
• customize the Windows 7 desktop. 
• manage files and folders.  
• use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7.  
• browse the Internet.

Lesson 1: Exploring Windows 7

• Identify Personal Computer Functionality 
• Log On to Windows 7 
• Explore the Desktop 
• Work with Windows 
• Access the Help and Support Feature 
• Turn Off the Personal Computer

Lesson 2: Customizing the Windows 7 Desktop

• Customize the Start Menu 
• Customize the Taskbar 
• Personalize the Desktop 
• Add Gadgets to the Desktop

Lesson 3: Managing Folders and Files

• Navigate to Folders Using Windows Explorer 
• Work with Folders and Files 
• Secure Folders and Files 
• Organize Folders and Files 
• Search for Folders and Files

Lesson 4: Using Common Tools and Programs in Windows 7

• Create a Document in WordPad 
• Work with the Calculator 
• Capture Screens Using the Snipping Tool 
• Customize a Graphic with the Paint Tool

Lesson 5: Browsing the Internet

• Get Familiar with the Internet 
• Browse Websites Using Internet Explorer 8 
• Download and Install a Gadget