Windows Vista Essentials

Video-Based Training with Instructor Joli Ballew

Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 1

• 1.0 Overview of Windows Vista
• 1.1 Windows Vista Product Line
• 1.2 Windows Vista Activation and Registration
• 1.3 Recommended Hardware
• 1.4 New Features of Windows Vista

• 2.0 Getting to Know Vista
• 2.1 Orientation to the Desktop
• 2.2 Orientation to the Start Menu
• 2.3 Exploring Control Panel
• 2.4 Exploring Computer
• 2.5 Exploring Network

• 3.0 The Vista Desktop
• 3.1 Changing Backgrounds
• 3.2 Changing Screen Savers
• 3.3 Changing Desktop Themes
• 3.4 Changing Resolution
• 3.5 Customizing Start Menu
• 3.6 Changing the Taskbar
• 3.7 Changing the User Picture

• 4.0 Vista Windows
• 4.1 Moving, Resizing, Minimizing, and Restoring Windows
• 4.2 Working with Multiple Open Windows
• 4.3 Exploring ways to Search
• 4.4 Saving Search Windows Results

• 5.0 Internet Explorer 7.0
• 5.1 Navigating the Internet Explorer 7 interface
• 5.2 Configuring Interface Settings
• 5.3 Enabling Security Features
• 5.4 Adding and Managing Favorites
• 5.5 Getting the Most from Tabbed Browsing

• 6.0 Windows Mail
• 6.1 Setting Up an Email Account
• 6.2 Managing your Contacts
• 6.3 Creating New Folders and Subfolders
• 6.4 Moving Email to Folders and Subfolders
• 6.5 Backing Up Email

• 7.0 Online Help and Support
• 7.1 Exploring the Help and Support Center
• 7.2 Getting Help with the Basics including Security and Maintenance
• 7.3 Exploring Online Help and Support
• 7.4 Troubleshooting in Windows
• 7.5 About Windows Remote Assistance

Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 2

• 1.0 Organization
• 1.1 Understanding the Built-in Folder Structure
• 1.2 Creating and Deleting Folders and Subfolders
• 1.3 Copying and Moving Folders
• 1.4 Public Folders
• 1.5 Sharing Folders
• 1.6 Create Shortcuts to Folders on the Desktop

• 2.0 Vista's New Applications
• 2.1 Enabling and Customizing the Sidebar
• 2.2 Introducing RSS
• 2.3 Snipping Tool
• 2.4 Performance Information
• 2.5 Sound Recorder
• 2.6 Calendar

• 3.0 Modifying System Settings
• 3.1 Setting the Date and Time
• 3.2 Customizing Sounds and Multimedia
• 3.3 Personalizing the Mouse
• 3.4 Working with Power Management
• 3.5 Modifying the Boot Process

• 4.0 System Security
• 4.1 Windows Firewall
• 4.2 Windows Defender
• 4.3 Windows Update
• 4.4 Internet Security
• 4.5 Parental Controls
• 4.6 Backup Status and Configuration

• 5.0 Access Networked Computers
• 5.1 Using Network From the Start Menu
• 5.2 Navigating the Network and Sharing Center
• 5.3 Connect to a Network Projector
• 5.4 Troubleshooting Network Connections

Microsoft Windows Vista: Level 3

• 1.0 New Hardware
• 1.1 Automatic Installation
• 1.2 Locating Compatible Drivers
• 1.3 Device Driver Rollback
• 1.4 Add New Hardware Wizard

• 2.0 Printers
• 2.1 Adding Printers
• 2.2 Customizing Printer Properties
• 2.3 Printing to a Local or Network Printer
• 2.4 Sharing Your Printer

• 3.0 Administrative Tools
• 3.1 Introduction to Administrative Tools
• 3.2 Task Scheduler
• 3.3 System Configuration
• 3.4 Memory Diagnostic Tool

• 4.0 Windows Meeting Space
• 4.1 Sign in to People Near Me
• 4.2 Receive and Save an Invitation File
• 4.3 Join a Meeting in Progress
• 4.4 Participate in a meeting
• 4.5 Start your Own Meeting and Invite a Participant

• 5.0 Mobile Devices and the Sync Center
• 5.1 Introduction to Sync Center
• 5.2 How Does it Work
• 5.3 When Sync Center Doesn't Recognize Your Device

• 6.0 Course Recap
• 6.1 Course Recap