Course Outline

Windows 7 New Features

Days: Half day

Prerequisites: None. However, students who have used a mouse, a keyboard, and floppy disks will feel more comfortable and have more success in this course.

Unit 1 : The Windows 7 environment

Topic A: 0 The Windows 7 desktop

A-1: Identifying desktop components

Topic B: 0 The Start menu and taskbar

B-1: Exploring the Start menu and taskbar

Topic C: 0 Window management

C-1: Switching between windows

C-2: Moving and resizing windows

Unit 2 : Customizing the environment

Topic A: 0 Customizing the taskbar and Start menu

A-1: Pinning icons for your frequently used programs

A-2: Removing Start menu shortcuts and taskbar icons

A-3: Customizing Start menu and taskbar properties

A-4: Using Jump Lists

Topic B: 0 Working with gadgets

B-1: Working with gadgets

Unit 3 : Libraries, folders, and content

Topic A: 0 Folders and libraries

A-1: Browsing folders in Windows Explorer

A-2: Using libraries

Topic B: 0 Working with Windows Explorer

B-1: Customizing Windows Explorer

B-2: Editing metadata

Topic C: 0 Searching for content

C-1: Searching for file names and contents

Unit 4 : Device Stage

Topic A: 0 Devices and printers

A-1: Exploring devices

A-2: Installing a device

A-3: Installing a local printer

Unit 5 : File protection and troubleshooting

Topic A: 0 File protection

A-1: Scheduling a backup

A-2: Restoring folders and files from a backup

A-3: Securing your data with BitLocker To Go

Topic B: 0 Troubleshooting

B-1: Troubleshooting a problem

B-2: Making an older program compatible with Windows 7

B-3: Recording and reporting a problem

Unit 6 : Internet Explorer 8

Topic A: 0 Internet Explorer security and privacy

A-1: Configuring the SmartScreen Filter

A-2: Configuring security zones

A-3: Managing your browsing data

A-4: Exploring privacy options