Course 5350: Configuring Windows Vista Post-Installation System Settings

Introduction In this online course, you configure Windows post-installation system settings, including Windows Aero, user controls, and power options. In addition, you configure hardware such as mobile devices, multiple monitors, and Tablet PC settings. This online course is one of several courses that focus on Windows Vista technologies. It is composed of a rich multimedia experience coupled with comprehensive technical labs. It is intended for IT Professionals who must implement or support Windows Vista. This course helps prepare you for certification exams 70-620, 70-621, and 70-623. This course also helps you prepare to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP). Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the features of the new Windows Vista interface and the hardware that is required to enable the new interface.
• Describe the use of UAC and Parental Controls in Windows Vista.
• Describe the benefits of various power saving settings in Windows Vista.
• Configure the settings that are specific to Tablet PCs.
• Configure additional hardware and troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Post-Installation System Settings Module Introduction Introduction to Configuring Windows Aero Lesson Introduction Features of the Windows Vista Desktop Interface Requirements for Enabling Windows Aero Self Test Configuring User Controls Lesson Introduction What Is User Account Control in Windows Vista? User Account Control Settings Parental Control Options Self Test Configuring Power Options Lesson Introduction Power Plan Settings in Windows Vista Power-Saving Options Guidelines for Configuring Power Options Self Test Configuring Tablet PC Settings Lesson Introduction Settings for Tablet PCs Guidelines for Configuring Tablet PC Settings Choosing Settings for Tablet PCs Settings for the Tablet PC Input Panel Self Test Configuring Additional Hardware Lesson Introduction Process for Configuring Mobile Hardware Accessories Process for Configuring Multiple Monitors Guidelines for Troubleshooting Post-Installation Configuration Issues Self Test Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Configuring the Tablet PC Settings Configuring Pen and Input Devices Configuring Aero Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled