Course 5408: Working Efficiently in Windows Vista

Introduction This online course introduces the Windows Vista™ operating system user interface and how to manage your computer using the Windows desktop. You will learn how to manage applications and data on your computer using the Start Menu, the Taskbar, as well as the new Windows Sidebar. You will also learn how to create and manage shortcuts to access your mostly frequently used programs and files. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Vista™ user interface.
• Modify the Windows Vista™ user interface.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Working Efficiently in Windows Vista Module Introduction Finding Your Way Around the User Interface Lesson Introduction Elements of the Windows Vista User Interface Overview of the Windows Vista Desktop Start Menu Options Taskbar Options How Windows Vista Organizes Information on Your Computer Lab: Exploring the Storage Structure on Your Computer Self Test Modifying the User Interface Lesson Introduction Lab: Modifying the Start Menu Lab: Modifying the Taskbar Add Shortcuts to the Desktop Organize Icons and Shortcuts Lab: Adding a Shortcut to a Web Page and Organizing the Desktop Self Test Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction 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