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CLAIT Level 1 - Using a computer with Windows XP




Course Aims
This course is designed to help learners obtain the skills and knowledge required for New CLAIT Unit 1 "Using a Computer". Students will learn to use the Windows XP computer operating system to create, edit, and print basic text files.
Assumed Knowledge
This course is intended for students who are pursuing the New CLAIT qualification and seeking basic computer skills.
Course Audience
No previous experience of using computer hardware or software is required.

This course can be found in the following categories:
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Table of Contents
Windows XP - Getting Started
  		• Understand the terms
  		• Hardware
  		• Software
  		• GUI
  		• Operating System
  		• Work safely with computer equipment
  		• Switch on the computer and start Windows
  		• Identify elements of the Desktop (icons, Taskbar, Start menu)
  		• Use a mouse and keyboard
  		• Turn off and restart the computer
  		• Log off from Windows
     
    Windows XP - Working with Windows
  		• Open and close windows
  		• Identify window elements (title bar, menu bar, command icons, border, resize handle, scroll bars, status bar)
  		• Minimise, maximise and restore windows
  		• Cascade and tile windows
  		• Move and resize windows
     
    Windows XP
  		• Menus, Commands, and Dialogue Boxes
  		• Select commands from a menu using both the mouse and keyboard
  		• Understand the different symbols on a menu
  		• Cancel a menu
  		• Use SpeedKeys to activate commands
  		• Use different controls in a dialogue box
  		• Use a Wizard to complete a command
  		• Use a toolbar
     
    Windows XP - The Start Menu and Taskbar
  		• Understand the functions of the items on the Start menu
  		• Start an application
  		• Use the Taskbar to switch between applications
  		• Change the display of the Taskbar and Start menu
    Windows XP - Exploring Drives and Folders
  		• Understand the hierarchy of disks and folders
  		• Recognise drive, folder, file, and object icons
  		• Browse folders on your PC and on a network
     
    Windows XP - Using Applications Software
  		• Create, open, and save files
  		• Create simple text files with Notepad
  		• Use WordPad to create documents
  		• Create drawings with Paint
  		• Use the Windows Calculator
  		• Transfer data between programs
  		• Insert a Print Screen graphic
  		• Exit an application
  		• End an application that is Not Responding
     
    Windows XP - Searching for Files
  		• Search for a file or folder by name, date, type, and size
  		• Search for a file name using wildcards
  		• Use the History bar to open recently-used files
     
    Windows XP - Printing
  		• Use the Printers folder to choose a printer
  		• Switch on a printer and load a paper tray
  		• Change print settings
  		• Print documents
  		• Pause and resume printing
  		• Use drag-and-drop to print a document
  		• Install a printer
     
    IT Fundamentals - Password Management
  		• Understand the use of computer accounts and permissions
  		• Know how to select an effective password
  		• Change a Windows log on password
  		• Recognise appropriate uses of passwords for different accounts
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