Introduction to Personal Computers Using Microsoft Windows 8
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Introduction to Personal Computers Using Microsoft Windows 8
Course Specifications
Course Number:
091117
Course Length:
1 day
Course Description
Overview:
Welcome to Introduction to Personal Computers Using Microsoft® Windows® 8. Whether you’re new to computers or have used them in the past, this class will help you become more comfortable using a personal computer (PC) and, more specifically, the Windows 8 interface. This course will help you to define what a PC is, and familiarize you with the Windows 8 user interface and its basic capabilities. In this course, you will explore Windows 8 and learn how to create documents, send email, browse the Internet, and share information between applications and with other users.
Course Objectives:
Target Student:
This course is designed for any end user who is interested in learning about and using the features and functionality of the Windows 8 operating system for personal and/or professional use.
Prerequisites:
This course is intended for new computer users who want to use the basic tools and features of Windows 8. No particular prerequisite skills are required, but any previous exposure to personal computers and the Internet is helpful.
Course-specific Technical Requirements
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:
- 1 GHz Pentium®-class processor or faster
- 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- Keyboard and mouse
- Minimum 1366 x 768 resolution monitor
- Internet access with no password required (through Wi-Fi, cabled Ethernet, or mobile broadband)
- (Optional) Printer or an installed printer driver
- Projection system to display the instructor’s computer screen
- Microsoft® Windows® 8 Professional
Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting to Know PCs and the Windows 8 User Interface
Topic A: Identify Components of a Personal Computer
Topic B: Sign In to Windows 8
Topic C: Navigate the Start Screen
Lesson 2: Using Modern Apps and Navigation Features
Topic A: Access and Identify the Charms
Topic B: Modern Apps and Common Navigation Features
Topic C: Multitasking with Apps
Lesson 3: Working with Desktop Applications
Topic A: Navigate the Desktop
Topic B: Manage Files and Folders with File Explorer
Topic C: Elements of a Desktop Window
Topic D: Create and Modify Files with Desktop Applications
Lesson 4: Using Internet Explorer 10
Topic A: Navigate Internet Explorer 10
Topic B: Browse the Web
Lesson 5: Customizing the Windows 8 Environment
Topic A: Customize the Start Screen
Topic B: Customize the Desktop
Lesson 6: Using Windows 8 Security Features
Topic A: Set Privacy Levels and Passwords
Topic B: Use Windows Defender
Topic C: Store and Share Files with SkyDrive
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