Course 6081: Windows Vista Essentials

Introduction This online course presents the essential knowledge you need to start getting the most out of your Windows Vista computer right away. From turning on your Vista PC for the first time, through launching your applications and managing your files, this interactive online course will get you up to speed quickly. Become the Vista guru in your office, without leaving your desk. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Start working with Windows Vista.
• Navigate and customize the New Vista UI.
• Work with programs in Windows Vista.
• Work with files and folders in Windows Vista.
• Work with Internet Explorer 7.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Windows Vista Essentials Module Introduction Starting with Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Log On to Windows Vista Switch User Feature of Windows Vista Methods to End a Windows Vista Session Self Test Navigating and Customizing the New Windows Vista Interface Lesson Introduction Start Menu Options Taskbar Options Customize the Sidebar and Gadgets Windows Aero Change the Desktop Background Add a Shortcut to the Desktop Self Test Working with Files and Folders Lesson Introduction What are Folders and Public Folders? Lab: Navigating to Folders and Files on Your Computer Options for Viewing Files and Folders Lab: Viewing File Information Working with Files and Folders Lab: Finding Specific Information Self Test Using Windows Vista Programs Lesson Introduction Methods of Launching a Program What is Windows Mail? Lab: Using Windows Calendar What is Windows Meeting Space? Self Test Using Internet Explorer 7 Lesson Introduction Lab: Setting up Internet Explorer 7 Managing Favorites Security Features of Internet Explorer 7 What are RSS Feeds? 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