Windows 95 Introduction

Course Length/Prerequisites

This one-day course requires no previous knowledge of computers.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for new users of Windows 95 and those who are planning to use applications running under Windows 95.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this hands-on workshop, students will be able to:
launch and exit Windows, Windows applications and non-Windows applications
minimize, maximize and restore applications, and switch between them while they’re running
use the Windows Help screens
use Explorer to format disks, manipulate directories and files, and search for files
create simple documents using WordPad
create simple drawings using Paint
create shortcuts to customize the Windows desktop to suit individual tastes
copy and move information using the Clipboard
print files

Course Content

What is Windows 95?

The Desktop
Using and Customizing the Mouse

Customizing the Desktop

The Taskbar
Launching and Closing Applications

Launching Multiple Applications

Switching Between Applications Using the Taskbar

Switching Between Applications Using <Alt><Tab>

Viewing Multiple Windows

Customizing the Taskbar

Working with Windows
Parts of a Window

Resizing Windows

Working with Menus

Working with Context Menus and Dialog Boxes

Using Dialog Boxes

Working with Scroll Bars

File Handling
Drives, Folders and Files

Viewing Folders and Files

New, Open, Save and Save As

Copying and Moving Information
Selecting, Copying, and Moving Information

Drag and Drop Editing

File Management with Explorer
Viewing Drives, Folders and Files

Viewing Folder and File Details

Creating and Deleting Folders

Copying and Moving Folders and Files

Drag and Drop File Management

Renaming Folders and Files

Creating Shortcuts

Using Recycle Bin

Floppy Diskette Management
Formatting and Copying Floppy Diskettes

Printing
Printing From Running Applications

Printing From My Computer or Explorer

Drag and Drop Printing

Using Help
Contents, Index, Find

Turning Off the Computer

Advanced Features
Installing Hardware and Printers

Regional Settings

System Properties

Increasing Disk Space

Working with Multimedia

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