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Overview
In this course, the student will explore the new Windows XP environment, learn how to work offline, use the newest version of Internet Explorer, use Windows Messenger, explore Windows Media Player, and use Windows Movie Maker.
Prerequisites
- Windows 2000: Introduction
Target Student
This course is designed for persons who already are familiar with and comfortable working in Windows 2000 and want to know the new features in Windows XP from Windows 2000. This course is not for students who are first-time Windows users.
Performance-Based Objectives
- The student will switch views using the new Control Panel, open
multiple files from the My Documents folder, view his/her hard drive from
the My Computer folder, customize the user interface, use the new Help and
Support to find help information, and will create and switch users.
- The student will use Internet Explorer 6.0.
- The student will use Windows Messenger.
- The student will use Windows Movie Maker.
Delivery Method
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
What's next
This is the only transition course available for Windows XP. Students can take the Windows XP: Introduction course for more information on Windows XP.
Course duration
1 Day(s)
Course outline
Lesson 1: Using the New Windows XP Environment
- Topic 1A: Switch Views Using the Control Panel
- Topic 1B: Open Multiple Files Using the My Documents Folder
- Topic 1C: View Your Hard Drive Using the My Computer Folder
- Topic 1D: Customize the User Interface
- Topic 1E: Use the Help and Support Center
- Topic 1F: Create and Switch Users
Lesson 2: Getting Information from the Web Using Internet
Explorer 6.0
- Topic 2A: Browse for Information on the Web
- Topic 2B: Search for Information on the Web
- Topic 2C: Use Favorites to Navigate to Web Sites
Lesson 3: Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
- Topic 3A: Create a .NET Passport Account
- Topic 3B: Add Contacts
- Topic 3C: Let Others Know You are Unavailable
- Topic 3D: Block Another User
- Topic 3E: Change Windows Messenger Options
Lesson 4: Creating Movies Using Windows Movie Maker
- Topic 4A: Create a Collection
- Topic 4B: Record Video
- Topic 4C: Create a Movie
- Topic 4D: Edit Your Movie
- Topic 4E: Add Narration to Your Movie
Hardware/software Requirements
You will need:
- A 233 MHz or higher processor is required.
- A 300 MHz or higher processor is recommended. A 128 MB of RAM
is recommended as the minimum for Windows XP Professional.
- A mimimum of 1.5 GB of available hard-disk space.
- Either a local CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or access to a networked
CD-ROM drive.
- A Microsoft Mouse, or compatible pointing device.
- A 14.4 Kbps or higher modem.
- An Internet connection with access to the World Wide Web is necessary
to complete some tasks throughout the book. (Note: Internet access may require
payment of a separate fee to a service provoider; local charges may also apply.)
- A PC camera or other digital video recording device is required
for one activity in the book.
- An email address is required if you plan to complete the “Sending
and Receiving Instant Messages” lesson.
