About the course

The Windows 8 - Desktop and Windows Settings course introduces the Desktop and Help tools. You will also learn how to configure Windows Settings and create User Accounts.

Modules

There are 5 modules in this course

• Windows and Desktop Basics
• Windows Help Tools
• Basic Configuration
• Computer Settings
• User Accounts

Course features

• Simulation training replicates the software you are learning providing a realistic learning experience.
• Learn how to perform tasks at your own pace and interactively by following easy step-by-step actions.
• Reinforce your knowledge at the end of each lesson by completing interactive and multiple choice quiz questions.
• Assess your skills at any time by undertaking the Course Test.
• Lessons can be completed within 30 minutes so training can be undertaken in 'bite' size pieces.
• Bookmarking allows you to learn in multiple training sessions.
• Course navigation features allow you to jump directly to specific topics of interest quickly and easily.
• Designed for people who require initial and refresher training activities.
• Available on-line 24 hours a day.
• Version for Mobile Devices.
• Review course content with eBooks

Course Topics

Desktop and Help ToolsWindows and Desktop Basics

• Understand Windows 8;
• Log On to Windows 8;
• Display Desktop Icons;
• Open Desktop Icons;
• Work with the Taskbar;
• Use the Task Manager;
• Start Applications;
• Log Out from Windows;
• Restart the Computer;

Windows Help Tools

• Activate Help and Support;
• Use Links;
• Navigate Help Topics;
• Get On-line Help;
• Search Help and Support;
• Use Context Help;

Settings and User Accounts

• Basic Configuration;
• Display System Information;
• Change Date and Time Settings;
• Modify Time Zone Settings;
• Change Taskbar Properties;
• Alter Volume Settings;
• Change the Desktop Background:
• Apply Screen Savers;
• Change Colour Schemes;
• Adjust Screen Resolution;

Computer Settings

• Change Computer Settings;
• Open the Control Panel;
• Change Region Settings;
• Change Language Settings;
• Add Input Languages;
• Add Keyboard Layouts;
• Change the Keyboard Language;
• Install Software Programs;
• Remove Software Programs;

User Accounts

• Create User Accounts;
• Modify User Accounts;
• Switch Between User Accounts;
• Delete User Accounts;