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- Louise Nolan
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ECDL Using the Computer and Managing Files with MS Windows 2000
Course Aims
This course is designed to prepare readers for the ECDL module 2 examination. The course will allow readers to use the operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 to manage files and folders, use basic software applications and print documents. The course closely follows ECDL syllabus version 3.0, but can also be used in conjunction with the earlier syllabus, version 1.5. |
Assumed Knowledge
No prior experience of using a PC or Windows is assumed. |
Course Audience
Intending, new or recent users of MS Windows 2000 who want to gain a good understanding of the use of computers and how to manage files in a short space of time. |
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Table of Contents
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Getting Started with Windows 2000
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The Windows 2000 Operating System
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Starting the Computer and Windows; User Log On
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Windows Desktop; Using a Mouse; Using a Keyboard
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Basic Windows Features; The Title Bar
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Maximising, Restoring and Minimising Windows
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The Program Control Icon; Closing Windows
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Cascading and Tiling Windows
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Repositioning a Window; Sizing a Window
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Scrolling Around a Window
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Menus, Commands and Dialogue Boxes
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Menus; Commands; SpeedKeys
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Greyed Out Commands; Shortcut Menus
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Dialogue Boxes; Wizards; Toolbars
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The Start Menu and Taskbar
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The Start Menu; The Programs Menu Item
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The Documents Menu; Getting Assistance
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The Run Menu Item; The Shut Down Menu Item
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The Settings and Search Menus; The Taskbar
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Changing the Position and Size of the Taskbar
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Working with Folders
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About Files, Folders and Disks
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Navigating Folders in Windows; Path Names
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My Computer; Windows Explorer
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Browsing Network Folders; Creating a Folder
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Renaming a Folder; Deleting a Folder
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Moving and Copying a Folder
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Selecting Multiple Folders
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Changing the Appearance of Items in a Folder
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Customising My Computer and Windows Explorer
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Working with Files
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Understanding Files; File Size and Disk Space;
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Searching for Files; Renaming Files; Deleting a File
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The Recycle Bin; Moving and Copying a File
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Selecting Multiple Files; Undo
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Formatting a Floppy Disk; Shortcuts; History Bar
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Windows 2000 Applications
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Application Windows; Starting an Application
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Opening Files; Notepad; Saving a File; WordPad
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Paint; Calculator; Transferring Data
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Customizing the Desktop
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The Control Panel; System Information
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Windows 2000 and the Year 2000
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Regional Options; Mouse Properties
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Keyboard Properties; Display Properties
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Active Desktop; Controlling Volume and Sounds
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Setting the Date/Time; Recycle Bin
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Adding Shortcuts to the Start Menu
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Printing
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The Printers Folder; Printing Documents
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Managing the Print Queue; Printing Preferences
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