Getting Started with Windows Vista

Overview/Description
Windows Vista is Microsoft's much anticipated, latest release in the desktop operating system market. Vista includes many new features, most notably an updated graphical user interface, and numerous user-friendly features such as Windows Gadgets. This course discusses the hardware requirements necessary to implement Windows Vista, as well as demonstrating how to work with the Start menu, desktop, and Control Panel.

Target Audience
First-time computer users; first-time users of Windows operating systems; students with a basic knowledge of other Windows products seeking an introduction to Windows Vista.

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Getting Started with Windows Vista

distinguish between the different editions of Windows Vista

recognize the main requirements for installing Windows Vista

log on to Vista

log on to Vista to change security settings

access basic computer information from the Welcome Center

use the Start menu

access and use the Search box

customize the Start menu

customize Windows Vista

use the taskbar

open a program from the Start menu

customize the desktop