Objectives
After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Differences with the new Windows XP Operating System

• Modifying the Taskbar

• Use Windows Explorer

• Copying, moving, renaming & deleting files & folders

• Work with different XP Applications

• Understand components of the Internet

• Utilise the Help system

What you will learn
Topics covered by this course include:

Getting Started

• The Windows XP Desktop

• Examining Options on the Start Menu

• Customising the Taskbar

• Moving and Resizing a Window

• Logging on and off Windows XP

Exploring Your Computer

• Examine components of your computer

• Windows Explorer

Managing Your Files

• Copy and Move files

• Create a Folder

Working with XP Applications

• Creating a Word document and Excel Spreadsheet

• Running two Applications at the same time

• Utilising Commands in a Windows XP Application

Windows XP Accessories

• Using accessory options

Creating and using Shortcuts

• Placing and Removing a Shortcut on your Desktop

• Rearranging Icons on your Desktop

Browsing the World Wide Web

• Understanding the Internet and the World Wide Web

• Using Internet Explorer and MSN Explorer

The Help System

• Displaying Help

• Additional Help and Support Centre Resources

Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of Personal Computer fundamentals is recommended for this course.

Dates and times
Please refer to your Fourth R centre for dates and times.

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