Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 1 Course number: 085607; One day; Instructor-led Software: Microsoft Windows Vista Course Description This course is the first in a series of three Microsoft Windows Vista courses. This course will provide you with the basic skills you need to get started with personal computers and work with the various features, tools, and options available in Windows Vista. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basics of personal computers, customize Windows Vista, and manage file and folders. You will also work with simple tools and browse the Internet. Course Objective: You will use a personal computer loaded with Microsoft Windows Vista to help you acquire the latest skills in computers. Target Student: This course is designed for any knowledge worker, business professional, or private individual who needs to use entry-level Windows Vista computer skills in a business or personal environment. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Hardware Requirements This course requires one desktop computer for each student. A PC with a Pentium IV 800 MHz CPU or higher. A minimum of 512 MB of RAM or higher. A generic monitor (1024 x 768). A 40-GB hard disk or larger. A high-speed Internet connection. The following are the hardware requirements for the instructor computer: A PC with a Pentium IV 800 MHz CPU or higher. A minimum of 512 MB of RAM or higher. A generic monitor (1024 x 768). A 40-GB hard disk or larger. A DVD RW drive. A few recordable CDs/DVDs. A high-speed Internet connection. A display system to project the instructors computer screen Platform Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition Software Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition. Microsoft Office 2003 or later. Performance-Based Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify the basic components and capabilities of personal computers. explore Windows Vista. customize the Windows Vista desktop. use common tools and programs available in Windows Vista. manage folders and files. browse the Internet using Internet Explorer 7.0. Course Content Lesson 1: Getting Started with Personal Computers Topic 1A: Personal Computer Basics Topic 1B: Personal Computer Hardware Topic 1C: Personal Computer Functionality Lesson 2: Exploring Windows Vista Topic 2A: Log On to Windows Vista Topic 2B: Explore the Desktop Topic 2C: Manipulate Open Windows Topic 2D: Use Help And Support Topic 2E: Turn Off the Personal Computer Lesson 3: Customizing the Windows Vista Desktop Topic 3A: Customize the Start Menu Topic 3B: Customize the Taskbar Topic 3C: Personalize the Desktop Topic 3D: Set a Screen Saver Topic 3E: Configure the Sidebar Lesson 4: