Course
number: 085608
Software: Microsoft® Windows Vista™
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
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.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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