Microsoft Windows 98 for End-Users Advanced

Microsoft Windows 98 is an operating system that makes it easy to work productively on your computer. Windows 98 offers an on-screen environment of icons and windows that lets you maneuver quickly and easily among programs and files. The units in this course introduce you to the advanced features of Windows 98 and familiarize you with the Windows 98 environment as you share information between programs maintain your computer manage hardware back up important information to you hard dis and explore communication features.

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Duration: 5 hours Training Presented in: English

Audience

This course is designed to help individuals who want to achieve an advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows 98.

Prerequisites

Individuals taking this course need to have a general understanding of Windows 98 and should be able to work with Windows programs manage files using My Computer and Windows Explorer use the Control Panel use Internet Explorer exchange mail and news manage shared files using Network Neighborhood create a web page with FrontPage Express and create a docucentric desktop.

Objective

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Understand embed link insert and edit objects and video clips
• Understand the basics of computer maintenance by finding and repairing disk errors and by compressing and uncompressing a disk
• Understand and view plug-and-play and system hardware
• Install manage and remove printers
• Start and perform normal and incremental backups using Microsoft Backup
• Restore backed up files
• Manage phone numbers and dial over a modem with Phone Dialer Set up NetMeeting

Topics Include

Sharing Information Between Programs

• Understanding Object Linking and Embedding
• Embedding a New Object
• Embedding an Existing File
• Editing an Embedded Object
• Embedding a Video Clip
• Modifying a Video Clip
• Linking an Object
• Updating a Link

Maintaining Your Computer

• Formatting a Disk
• Making an Emergency Startup Disk
• Copying a Disk
• Finding and Repairing Disk Errors
• Defragmenting a Disk
• Adding and Removing a Program
• Compressing and Uncompressing a Disk

Managing Hardware

• Understanding Plug-and-Play Hardware
• Viewing Printer Properties
• Installing a Printer
• Managing Printers and Print Jobs
• Installing Hardware Devices
• Viewing System Hardware
• Viewing Hardware Settings
• Removing a Printer

Backing Up Your Disk

• Developing A Backup Strategy
• Starting Backup
• Selecting Files for a Backup
• Performing a Normal Backup
• Viewing and Printing a Report
• Performing an Incremental Backup
• Restoring a Backed Up File
• Delete a Backup Job

Exploring Windows 98 Communication Features

• Understanding Windows 98 Communication Features
• Setting Up a Dial-Up Networking Connection
• Using Connection Wizard Advanced Settings
• Connecting to a Dial-Up Service
• Dialing Over a Modem with Phone Dialer
• Managing Phone Numbers
• Setting Up NetMeeting
• Calling Others Over the Internet

Duration

5 Hours

Minimum Requirements

IBM-compatible PC with 166 MHz or higher processor 32 MB RAM (64 MB RAM recommended); 800x600 SVGA color monitor with 16-bit high color display; Internet Explorer 4 or Netscape Navigator 4 or later with Shockwave 7.0.1; Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT; 3.5 diskette (for tracking); 28.8 kbps connection or higher for on-line use.

Media

CDROM
Web Based Training

• Microsoft Windows 98 Advanced User
• Microsoft Windows 98 for End-Users Basic
• Microsoft Windows 98 for End-Users Brief
• Microsoft Windows 98 for End-Users Intermediate
• Microsoft Windows 98 Power User
• Microsoft Windows 98 User Fundamentals