Course 5411: Installing and Configuring Devices in Windows Vista

Introduction This online course covers how to install hardware, software, and other Windows Vista operating system components. You will learn how to add printers, scanners, and other peripheral devices. You will also learn how to launch programs using the Startup folder, the Open With dialog box and the Run command. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the hardware devices in Windows Vista™.
• Manage input devices in Windows Vista™.
• Manage output devices in Windows Vista™.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Installing and Configuring Devices in Windows Vista Module Introduction Peripheral Devices in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Types of Peripheral Devices Options for Connecting Peripheral Devices Self Test Managing Input Devices Lesson Introduction Lab: Changing the Way Your Mouse Works Lab: Changing the Keyboard Input Language Lab: Setting Up a Microphone Lab: Configuring Tablet PC Options Self Test Managing Output Devices Lesson Introduction Lab: Changing the Screen Resolution Considerations for Using Multiple Monitors Considerations for Setting up a Printer Lab: Installing and Sharing a Local Printer Connect to a Remote Printer Lab: Setting Up Speakers 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