Windows Vista:
New
Features
Topic-Level
Outline
Days: 1/2
Prerequisites: Familiarity
with Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional
Unit 1: Windows Vista environment
Topic A: The Windows Vista desktop
A-1: Logging on to a Windows Vista computer
A-2: Identifying desktop components
Topic B: The taskbar and Start menu
B-1: Using the Start menu to open applications
B-2: Switching between applications
B-3: Locking and logging off
Topic C: Sidebar
C-1: Opening the Sidebar
C-2: Adding gadgets to the Sidebar
C-3: Controlling gadgets
C-4: Customizing the Sidebar
Unit 2: Content organization
Topic A: Personal folders and subfolders
A-1: Opening your personal folder
A-2: Opening the Documents folder
A-3: Opening the Pictures and Music folders
A-4: Browsing the folder hierarchy using the list pane
Topic B: Content searches
B-1: Searching for content by name
B-2: Searching for content with specific keywords
B-3: Searching within a folder
B-4: Examining default saved searches
B-5: Saving a search
Unit 3: Internet Explorer
Topic A: Web browsing
A-1: Exploring the new Internet Explorer interface
A-2: Browsing the Web
A-3: Browsing in Internet Explorer using tabs
A-4: Choosing a search provider
Topic B: Security
B-1: Clearing your browse history
B-2: Configuring the Phishing Filter
Topic C: Multimedia content
C-1: Playing audio content
C-2: Playing video content
C-3: Viewing an RSS news feed
Unit 4: Collaboration tools
Topic A: Windows Meeting Space
A-1: Activating and configuring Windows Meeting Space
A-2: Starting a meeting
A-3: Participating in a meeting
A-4: Presenting and sharing handouts
Topic B: Windows Calendar
B-1: Creating an appointment on your calendar
B-2: Publishing your calendar
B-3: Subscribing to a calendar
Unit 5: Customization and security
Topic A: Customization
A-1: Changing your desktop’s background image
A-2: Adjusting your monitor’s resolution and scale
Topic B: Security Center
B-1: Exploring the Windows Security Center
Topic C: Windows Defender
C-1: Scanning for spyware
C-2: Configuring Windows Defender