This chapter will prepare you to work with all
Microsoft Windows 2000 based
applications. Learning how to use Windows is as essential as learning to read a
book. Think about when you were a small child. Learning to read was a daunting
task, but once you mastered one book, you were ready to try reading another. Then
you felt even braver, and ready to try to read many different books. Soon you had no
difficulty reading any unfamiliar book. Microsoft Windows is the same way. At
first this might seems like a lot to learn all at once, but as you gain more experience,
and practice, Windows will become second nature to you. Once you have mastered
Windows, all other Windows-based programs will be easier to learn at a rapid pace.
All the other Microsoft programs you will be learning. share many basic elements covered
in this section. |
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By the end of this tutorial, you will:
- Understand Microsoft Windows 2000
- Be able to use the mouse and keyboard
- Understand the Desktop and Start Menu
- Understand how to use the window
- Be able to navigate through dialog boxes
- Learn how to use the Help system
- Manage disks and files
- Create and utilize folders
- Modify files
- Explore the Internet
- Learn how to properly shut-down Windows
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| Here is a list of lessons and what will be
covered in each. |
| Lesson |
Description |
Link |
| Introduction: |
This section provides a brief
overview of the history of Windows. You will see why Windows 2000 is the best
version to date. |
Microsoft
Windows 2000 |
| Lesson 1: |
A look at the two
most common input devices: the mouse and the keyboard. You will learn how and when
to use each. |
The Mouse and Keyboard |
| Lesson 2: |
This section will focus on the
features and essential functions of the Windows 2000 desktop, as well as the Start Menu. |
The Desktop
and Start Menu |
| Lesson 3: |
The window itself
is what makes the Windows operating system so unique and user-friendly. You will
learn how to manipulate the window in this section. |
The Window |
| Lesson 4: |
This section will teach you how to
use dialog boxes, a feature found throughout the Windows operating system and related
applications. |
Dialog Boxes |
| Lesson 5: |
It is impossible
to learn all the commands associated with Windows. This section will provide you
with the tools to receive help. |
The Help System |
| Lesson 6: |
This section will teach you how
properly work with disks and files, essential components for complete Windows
productivity. |
Disk and File
Management |
| Lesson 7: |
You will learn how
to effectively use folders to organize the many files on your computer. This section
helps to maximize your efficiency. |
Folders |
| Lesson 8: |
Now that you understand files, you
will learn how to make changes to the files on your computer. Many features also
apply to folders. |
Modifying
Files |
| Lesson 9: |
This section
focuses on the principle that Windows allows you to access files that are found on your
computer, as well as on other computers. |
The Internet |
| Lesson 10: |
Once you are ready to stop using
Windows there is a proper method for shutting down the computer. |
Shutting Down |
PowerPoint Lesson |
You can view
all of the PowerPoint lesson slides for this chapter by accessing this section. |
PowerPoint Presentation |
Hands-On Activities: |
You will review
all sections covered by completing a final project. In this section you will be provided
with a set of directions. You will have to use what you learned from the ten lessons to
complete the project. If you get stuck feel free to refer back to the lessons in
which the for help. You will submit this assignment to your teacher. |
Hands-On Activity |
External
Links: |
If you wish to learn more about Windows here are some places you may wish
to look towards to supplemental resources.
Please note: These sites are independent of this course and are maintained by their
respective owners. |
External Links |
FINAL
MASTERY
EXAM: |
Once you have completed all the lessons, attended the lecture, completed
the Hand-On Activity, and reviewed, you are ready for this Final Master Exam. You
will be submitting this exam to you teacher for your final grade. Good luck! |
Final Mastery
Exam |
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