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Microsoft Windows Vista Level 2
Course type Essentials (What does this mean?)
| Course title | Microsoft Windows Vista Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Delivery method |  Classroom |
| RRP | £295 exc. VAT |
| Days/Duration | 1 |
| Code | DWVL2 |
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Course dates
We currently do not have public dates scheduled for this course.
Please contact us for details on a closed event for your company or to be added to the public course waitlist.
Overview
This course is the second and last in the series of Microsoft Windows Vista courses. This course will provide you with skills that will help you manage some of the advanced tasks available in Windows Vista. In this course, you will familiarise yourself with advanced customisation techniques and work with applications and programs in Windows Vista. In addition to this, you will also work with Internet Explorer 7.0, manage network communications and data, and enhance system performance.
Course Objective: You will work with Microsoft Windows Vista to perform advanced tasks.
Target Student: This course is designed for any knowledgeable worker or business professional with entry-level Windows Vista skills who needs to use more advanced Windows Vista networking, customisation, and file-management features in the business environment.
Prerequisites
- Understand computer hardware and software
- Use a mouse
- Type and use a keyboard
- Work with Windows – minimise, maximise, open and close
- Navigate and customise the Windows desktop
- Use common Vista tools and programs
- Manage files and folders
- Browse the Internet
Delegates will learn how to
- Customise the Windows Vista environment.
- Work with Windows Vista applications.
- Work with Internet Explorer 7.0.
- Manage network communication and sharing.
- Back up and restore files and folders.
- Enhance system performance using technologies available in Windows Vista.
Course Outline
1. Customising the Windows Vista Environment
- Apply a Theme or Colour Scheme
- Implement Windows Aero
- Modify the Display Settings
- Modify Device Settings
2. Working with Windows Vista Applications
- Manage Contact Information Using Windows Contacts
- Manage Appointments and Tasks Using Windows Calendar
- Schedule Applications
- Use the Snipping Tool to Capture Screens
- Manage Pictures Using Windows Photo Gallery
3. Working with Internet Explorer 7.0
- Manage Web Pages Using Internet Explorer 7.0
- Manage RSS Feeds
- Search the Web
- Configure the Basic Internet Explorer Privacy Settings
4. Managing Network Communications and Sharing
- An Overview of Networks
- Access Network Resources
- Share Files and Folders
- Access Offline Files
- Synchronise Data Using Sync Centre
- Collaborate Using Windows Meeting Space
5. Backing Up and Restoring Data
- Back Up Your Data
- Restore Data
6. Enhancing System Performance
- View System Information
- Optimise Power Consumption
- Improve the System Performance with ReadyBoost
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