Microsoft® Windows Vista™: Level 2

Course Specifications

Course number: 085608
Software: Microsoft® Windows Vista™
Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description

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 familiarize yourself with advanced customization 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, customization, and file-management features in the business environment.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following Element K course or have equivalent knowledge: Microsoft® Windows Vista™: Level 1.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Platform Requirements

Software Requirements

Performance-Based Objectives

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

Course Content

Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows Vista Environment

Topic 1A: Apply a Theme or Color Scheme

Topic 1B: Implement Windows Aero™

Topic 1C: Modify the Display Settings

Topic 1D: Modify Device Settings

 

Lesson 2: Working with Windows Vista Applications

Topic 2A: Manage Contact Information Using Windows Contacts

Topic 2B: Manage Appointments and Tasks Using Windows Calendar

Topic 2C: Schedule Applications

Topic 2D: Use the Snipping Tool to Capture Screens

Topic 2E: Manage Pictures Using Windows Photo Gallery

 

Lesson 3: Working with Internet Explorer 7.0

Topic 3A: Manage Web Pages Using Internet Explorer 7.0

Topic 3B: Manage RSS Feeds

Topic 3C: Search the Web

Topic 3D: Configure the Basic Internet Explorer Privacy Settings

 

Lesson 4: Managing Network Communications and Sharing

Topic 4A: An Overview of Networks

Topic 4B: Access Network Resources

Topic 4C: Share Files and Folders

Topic 4D: Access Offline Files

Topic 4E: Synchronize Data Using Sync Center

Topic 4F: Collaborate Using Windows Meeting Space

 

Lesson 5: Backing Up and Restoring Data

Topic 5A: Back Up Your Data

Topic 5B: Restore Data

 

Lesson 6: Enhancing System Performance

Topic 6A: View System Information

Topic 6B: Optimize Power Consumption

Topic 6C: Improve the System Performance with ReadyBoost

 

Appendix A: Using the Windows Movie Maker