- course id
- M-VISTAL2
- duration
- 1 day(s)
- Aimed At
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This course is designed for any knowledgeable worker or business professional with entry-level Windows Vista skills who needs to use more advanced Windows Vista networking, customization, and file-management features in the business environment.
- Prerequisites
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To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the above Element K course or have equivalent knowledge.
- Course in a Nutshell
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This course is the second and last in the series of Microsoft® Windows Vista™ courses. This course will provide you with skills that will help you manage some of the advanced tasks available in Windows Vista. In this course, you will familiarize yourself with advanced customization techniques and work with applications and programs in Windows Vista. In addition to this, you will also work with Internet Explorer 7.0, manage network communications and data, and enhance system performance.
- Customize It!
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Customize this course to your specific background and job requirements at little-to-no additional cost. We’ll tailor the topics included in the course, the emphasis each topic receives, the pace of coverage, and the choice of hands-on exercises to suit your particular needs. If you have an interest in a particular area, let us know, so we can be sure to address it.
- Learn How To
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You will work with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ and learn to perform advanced tasks. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- customize the Windows Vista environment.
- work with Windows Vista applications.
- work with Internet Explorer 7.0.
- manage network communication and sharing.
- backup and restore files and folders.
- enhance system performance using technologies available in Windows Vista.
- Course Outline
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Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows Vista Environment
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Topic 1A: Apply a Theme or Color Scheme
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Topic 1B: Implement Windows Aero™
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Topic 1C: Modify the Display Settings
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Topic 1D: Modify Device Settings
Lesson 2: Working with Windows Vista Applications
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Topic 2A: Manage Contact Information Using Windows Contacts
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Topic 2B: Manage Appointments and Tasks Using Windows Calendar
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Topic 2C: Schedule Applications
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Topic 2D: Use the Snipping Tool to Capture Screens
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Topic 2E: Manage Pictures Using Windows Photo Gallery
Lesson 3: Working with Internet Explorer 7.0
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Topic 3A: Manage Web Pages Using Internet Explorer 7.0
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Topic 3B: Manage RSS Feeds
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Topic 3C: Search the Web
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Topic 3D: Configure the Basic Internet Explorer Privacy Settings
Lesson 4: Managing Network Communications and Sharing
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Topic 4A: An Overview of Networks
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Topic 4B: Access Network Resources
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Topic 4C: Share Files and Folders
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Topic 4D: Access Offline Files
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Topic 4E: Synchronize Data Using Sync Center
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Topic 4F: Collaborate Using Windows Meeting Space
Lesson 5: Backing Up and Restoring Data
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Topic 5A: Back Up Your Data
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Topic 5B: Restore Data
Lesson 6: Enhancing System Performance
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Topic 6A: View System Information
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Topic 6B: Optimize Power Consumption
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Topic 6C: Improve the System Performance with ReadyBoost
Appendix A: Using the Windows Movie Maker
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