An Introduction to Windows 95
There is no doubt that Windows 95 represents a big step forward in the world of software. This course aims to teach you how to use the basic features of Windows 95. As this is not a course for only beginners, it is assumed that you are able to perform certain basic tasks.
Participants will need to prioritise which of the following topics they wish to cover:
  • Getting Started

    starting Windows - logging on/shutting down

  • Installing A Program

    installing a new program
    where to install the program

  • Windows/Document Basics

    selection/list/input boxes
    spin and slider controls
    opening/saving/closing a document
    selecting and editing text

  • Files, Folders & Shortcuts

    creating a new folder
    putting a shortcut in a folder
    copying and finding a file

  • Windows Explorer

    hiding and showing the Toolbar
    creating/moving/copying/deleting a folder

  • Systems Tools & Settings

    defragmenting a hard disk
    adding new hardware

  • Miscellaneous Skills

    playing CDs
    creating a start-up disk
    removing the Train IT program
  • Notepad

    saving and printing a document
    working with text

  • WordPad Basics

    entering text and saving your document
    deleting and replacing words
    formatting selected text and paragraphs

  • Paint Basics

    drawing lines and shapes
    using the eraser and fill tool
    choosing colours

  • Capturing Screen Shots & Editing Pictures

    using Paint to grab part of a picture
    capturing screen shots
    flip/rotate/stretch/skew

  • Calculator/Briefcase/Backup

    using the standard calculator
    using the scientific calculator
    statistical functions

  • System Agent

  • Network Neighbourhood

  • Sharing & Mapping Drives

  • Sharing Printers

  • Microsoft Exchange
There is no doubt that Windows 95 represents a big step forward in the world of software. This course aims to teach you to use the many features of Windows 95.

You will learn about the following:
Start and shut down Windows 95.

Click, double-click, right-click and drag with the mouse.

Use the Start button to open the Start menu and subsequent menus.

Minimise, maximise, restore, close and resize windows.

Use the Taskbar and the Windows Desktop.

Use the menus, toolbar buttons and short cut key combinations.

Open and close folders; create new folders

 Use Windows Explorer (the new version of File Manager).

Installing a program.

Working with menus, toolbars and folders.

Using command buttons, lists, options and other features commonly found in Windows and Windows application programs. Working with windows, including changing their size and position.

Working with documents, including loading, saving and printing a document and selecting and formatting text.

Removing a program from your computer.
The Trainer/Tutor

Our trainers are all "Quality Assured" and have a wealth of practical experience in the field of computer applications with qualifications to match. We are using the latest in purpose written Information Technology training courseware.

With so much to learn, it's time to get started!
BEST OF LUCK!

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