Operating Systems

Windows XP: Introduction

This course covers the basic environment, mouse controls, customising your desktop, running software, multitasking, setting up your system and general maintenance of the system. The course covers the syllabus of ECDL Module 2: Using the computer and managing files. By the end of the course, attenders should be able to use the basic facilities of Windows and understand how to manage their PC and their file system.

Topics

What is Windows?
Starting Windows
Getting around the desktop with a mouse
System settings
File store

Suitability

This course is for people who want a systematic introduction to the use of Windows

Pre-requisites

None, although those who have not previously used a mouse and keyboard should work through the tutorials at www.its.qmul.ac.uk/training/Tutorials/index.htm

Course length

1 half day

Date, location, tutor

Tue, 30 October 2012, 1415-1645 at Mile End, David Lexton
Wed, 1 May 2013, 1415-1645 at Mile End, David Lexton (Additional course)

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