Windows NT 4.0 Basic Courseware Outline

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What is Windows NT Workstation 4?

• Windows NT Workstation 4 Hardware Requirements
• Friendly Installation Wizard
• The Windows NT Workstation 4 Desktop
• The Start Button
• The Taskbar
• The Recycle Bin
• My Computer
• Network Neighborhood
• Where is the Program Manager?
• Where is the File Manager?
• Where is the MS-DOS Prompt?
• Where is the Control Panel?
• Where is the Print Manager?

Window Components and Selection Techniques

• The Title Bar
• The Scroll Bars
• Maximize, Minimize, Restore and Close Buttons
• Borders
• The Control Menu Icon
• Dialog Boxes
• Text Boxes
• List Boxes
• Drop Down List Boxes
• Check Boxes and Radio Buttons
• Command Buttons
• Tabs
• Mouse Selection Techniques
• Keyboard Selection Techniques
• Drag and Drop Techniques
• The 'Other' Mouse Button
• What are Property Sheets?

Starting to Use Windows NT Workstation 4

• What is the Start Button?
• The Start Menu
• The Start Button
• Programs
• The Start Button
• Documents
• Settings
• Find
• Help Topics
• Run
• Shut Down
• The StartUp Folder
• What is the Taskbar?
• Controlling Applications From the Taskbar
• Moving and Customizing the Taskbar
• Tiling and Cascading Windows Using the Taskbar
• Arranging Your Desktop Icons
• Adding Programs to Your Start Menu
• Creating a New File Directly From the Desktop

Help Within Windows NT Workstation 4

• "Tip of the Day"
• Help Within the Start Menu
• Using The F1 Key To Get Help
• Contents and Index
• The Help Toolbar
• Using Index Help
• 'What's This?' Help
• Wizards
• Troubleshooting Using Help

The Windows NT Workstation 4 Accessories

• What is WordPad?
• WordPad
• Creating and Saving a New Document
• WordPad
• Editing an Existing Document
• What is Paint?
• Paint
• Drawing Tools
• Using Text Within Paint
• The Calculator
• The Clock

The Explorer, My Computer and the Recycle Bin

• What are Drives, Folders and Files?
• The Explorer vs. My Computer
• The Explorer Window
• Long File Names
• Folder Selection Techniques
• Switching Drives
• Folder Creation
• Moving or Copying Files and Folders
• Renaming Files or Folders
• Deleting Files or Folders
• The Recycle Bin and Deleted Files
• Customizing the Explorer File Display
• Sorting Files Within the Explorer
• File Searches
• Starting Programs via the Explorer
• File Association Techniques
• Adding Icons to the Desktop

Networking With Windows NT Workstation

• Windows NT Workstation Network Features
• Peer-to-Peer Networks vs. Server-Based Networks
• Sharing Documents and Folders
• Sharing Printers
• Windows NT Workstation as a Network Client
• Remote Access Services (RAS)
• Windows NT Workstation and the Internet
• Mail and Fax Services

Customizing Windows NT Workstation

• Customizing the Background
• Setting a Screen Saver
• Setting Color Schemes
• What is the Control Panel?
• Setting the Time and Date
• Customizing the Mouse and Keyboard
• Changing Your Windows NT Workstation Password
• Installing New Application Programs
• Creating Shortcuts
• Customizing Shortcut Behavior
• Customizing Shortcut Icons