Windows 98: Introduction

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Overview

Students will learn the benefits of working with personal computers and of using Windows 98 to manage information, to run programs, and to access the Web.

Prerequisites

None. However, if students have little or no experience with computers, they may benefit from completing an Introduction to Personal Computers course before taking this course. That course will increase their understanding of the basics of personal computers and in working with hardware devices.

Target Student

Students enrolling in this course should understand very little about computers and working with the operating system. Performance-Based Objectives

Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use fundamental personal computing concepts and terminology
Work with Windows 98 desktop objects and windows
Navigate to information stored on their computer
Use Windows Explorer to manage files and folders
Use common Windows 98 program techniques by working with WordPad and Paint
Customize the Windows 98 desktop to best suit their needs
Access the Internet and use the basic functions of the Internet Explorer environment

Delivery Method

Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. What's next

Windows 98: Introduction is the first course in this series. Windows 98: Selected Features and Internet Options, the next course in this series, teaches students how to customize the Windows 98 desktop, manage files, work with print and Help options, run system tools, and use Windows 98 Internet features.

Course duration 1 Day(s) Course outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to personal computing

Orientation to personal computers
Orientation to how computers work
The larger world of personal computers

Lesson 2: The Windows 98 environment

The Windows 98 desktop
Orientation to the keyboard and mouse
The taskbar and the Start menu
Working with an open window
Using Help

Lesson 3: The Windows 98 hierarchy

An introduction to the Windows 98 hierarchy
My Computer
Network Neighborhood
The Find feature

Lesson 4: Using Windows Explorer

Orientation to the Windows Explorer
Creating folders
Copying and moving objects
Using the Recycle Bin

Lesson 5: Working with Windows 98 programs

An orientation to Windows 98 programs
Cutting, copying, and pasting in Windows 98 programs

Lesson 6: Customizing the Windows 98 desktop

Working with shortcuts
Using Web Style for the desktop and folders
Working with Control Panel settings

Lesson 7: Introduction to Internet Explorer 4.0

Connecting to the Internet
Using Internet Explorer
An overview of the Active Channel Guide
Shutting down Windows 98

Hardware/software Requirements

At a minimum, your system should be a 486DX/66MHZ or higher processor with 16 megabytes (MB) of Random Access Memory (RAM); 32 MB is recommended. A typical installation requires approximately 195 MB of hard-disk space. Either a local CD-ROM drive or access to a CD-ROM drive via a network is needed. VGA or higher-resolution monitor. Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device.

Windows 98 should be setup to start in the Active Desktop in its default state.> Printers are not required (unless you want to print the documents created in the course), although you will need to install a printer driver. This course does require a full Internet connection for each workstation, either directly through a network, or by dialing in to an access provider. Workstations should be equipped with a 14.4 or 28.8 BPS modem (or better) properly installed and configured, or a network card and network cable connection to an Internet host. See your reference manual for hardware considerations that apply to your specific hardware setup.

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