Windows 2000 and Internet - Introduction

Course Length:  1 day

Course Overview

This course is to provide individuals who are new to Microsoft Windows 2000 with the basic computing knowledge necessary to operate Windows 2000 and the Internet.  This is an introductory course designed to provide an overview of Windows 2000 and to become familiar with the desktop, mouse, Windows Icons and navigate through various Window applications and the Internet.

At Course Completion

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the Principal Features of Windows 2000 and the Basics of Internet Explorer.
• Recognize Desktop Objects
• Use various Window’s Tools and Features to Navigate through Window Applications.
• Recognize parts of a typical Windows Application.
• Delete Files and Restore them from the Recycle Bin.
• Perform a Search for a file using Windows Explorer.
• Copy and Format a Disk
• Run a Program from the Start Menu
• Create, save and print a document
• Run Accessory Programs from the Accessories Menu
• Access the World Wide Web through the Internet Explorer

Prerequisites

• This is a basic introduction to computers and no previous experience

in using a personal computer is required for this course. 

Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction to Windows 2000

Basic Pointing Device Techniques

Starting Windows 2000

Using your Desktop

Using the Start Menu

Using My Computer

Moving, Resizing, and Hiding the Taskbar

Using the System Tray Icons

Using Windows 2000 Help

Section 2: Using Windows Explorer

Introduction of Windows Explorer

Opening and Using Windows Explorer

Parts of a Window

Viewing Files and Folders

Creating and Renaming Folders

Copying, Moving and Deleting Files

Customizing and Controlling Toolbars

Using the Address Bar

Finding Files and Folders

Using Search Features to perform Wildcard Search, Date Search or Text Search

Saving a Search

Using the Indexing Service

Section 3: Working with Window Programs

Installing and Uninstalling Programs

Installing Window Components and Program Shortcuts

Adding an Entry to the Start Menu

Using Menu and Scroll Bars

Using Dialog Boxes

Closing Programs

Troubleshooting Programs

Section 4: Sharing Data between Programs

Creating a Microsoft Word Document

Copy Information to Another Document

What is Object Linking and Embedding?

Embedding Information into another Document

Linking and Embedding Information

Section 5:  Working with Windows 2000 Accessories

Using WordPad

Using the Calculator

Switching to a Command Prompt

Using Synchronization Manager

Section 6:  Using Print Features

Creating a Shortcut for a Printer

Using the Shortcut Menu to Print a Document

Examining Printer Properties and Options

Understanding Printer Fonts

Section 7:  Internet Introduction

What is the Internet?

What is the World Wide Web?

What is the Internet Explorer?

The Components of a URL

Connecting to the Internet

Starting Internet Explorer

Understanding the Internet Explorer Window

Displaying Help Information

Exiting from the Internet Explorer

Section 8:  Browsing and Searching the World Wide Web

Displaying a Specific Web Page

Navigating through a Web Site

Using the History Explorer Bar

Setting a New Home Page

Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List

Printing a Web Page

Internet Search Services

Using the Search Assistant

Using the Auto Search Feature

Section 9:  Additional Internet Options and E-Mail

Placing a Web Page Shortcut on the Desktop

Viewing a Channel

Subscribing to a Channel/Adding a Channel to the Desktop

Using a Web Page as your Desktop Wallpaper

Understanding Internet Computer Addresses

Finding an E-Mail Address

Starting Outlook Express/Adding an Entry to the Outlook Express Address Book

Sending an E-mail Address

Responding to an E-Mail Message