Microsoft Windows 7: First Look for End Users

Overview/Description
Windows 7 is the latest evolution in the Windows workstation product line of operating systems. Windows 7 builds on the accomplishments of Windows Vista and adds enhancements to create an increasingly user friendly environment. This course looks at some of the new features of Windows 7 including changes to the taskbar, such as jump lists and quick preview; the new desktop features, such as new theme suites and gadgets; and the enhancements to the Aero framework, such as Aero Shake and Aero Peek. This course also discusses how Windows Live Essentials has been separated from the operating system, Windows Touch enhancements, Windows Media Center enhancements, the Libraries system, and HomeGroup setup and management features in Windows 7. This course, created using a pre-release version of Windows 7, will prepare end users for the new environment they will encounter when they log in to it for the first time.

Target Audience
Windows end users who are looking for first glance information about Windows 7.

Prerequisites
A general knowledge of Windows operating systems and knowledge of how Windows Vista works

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows 7: First Look for End Users

recognize the features of gadgets

customize your desktop

add a program shortcut to the taskbar

customize how taskbar buttons are organized

use the thumbnail preview feature

recognize the changes made to built-in Windows 7 programs

use the Aero Snaps feature

use the Aero Peek feature

customize your desktop

use the thumbnail preview feature to open a window

use Aero Snaps and Aero Peek

recognize the functionality of the Windows Live Essentials suite

change the permissions of library folders

join a homegroup

identify the enhancements made to Windows 7 for touch-enabled PCs

identify the enhancements made to Windows Media Center

change the permissions of Libraries folders

join a HomeGroup