Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 2
Course Specifications
Course number: 084218
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Description
Course Objective: You will work with Microsoft® Windows® 7 to perform advanced tasks.

Target Student: This course is designed for any knowledge worker or business professional who needs operating system and file management skills.

Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, we recommend that you take the following Element K courses, or have equivalent knowledge. 
•	Introduction to Personal Computers
•	Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1
Hardware Requirements
•	Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz CPU or higher
•	Minimum 512MB of RAM or higher 
•	128 MB graphics processor that supports DirectX® 9.0 
•	Generic Monitor (1024x768)
•	16 GB hard disk space for 32 bit or 20 GB hard disk space for 64 bit 
•	DVD R/RW drive 
•	High-speed Internet connection 
•	Network adapter and cabling connecting each classroom computer
•	Display system to project the instructor’s computer screen 
•	One computer running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition or higher to serve as a classroom domain controller 
Software Requirements
Each computer requires the following software:
•	Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Edition 
•	DirectX® 9.0
•	Windows Server 2003
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	customize the Windows 7 environment.
•	configure user accounts.
•	work with applications in Windows 7.
•	work with devices.
•	manage networks.
•	secure your system data.
•	enhance system performance.
•	work with Internet Explorer 8.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Customizing the Windows 7 Environment

Topic 1A: Apply Aero Features 
Topic 1B: Modify Display Settings 
Lesson 2: Configuring User Accounts

Topic 2A: Create a User Account 
Topic 2B: Manage User Accounts 
Lesson 3: Working with Applications in Windows 7

Topic 3A: Schedule Tasks 
Topic 3B: Work with Media Files 
Topic 3C: Explore Games 
Topic 3D: Manage Programs 
Lesson 4: Working with Devices 

Topic 4A: Modify Device Settings 
Topic 4B: Configure Removable Devices 
Lesson 5: Managing Networks

Topic 5A: An Overview of Networks 
Topic 5B: Share Files and Folders 
Topic 5C: Manage Offline Files 
Lesson 6: Securing System Data

Topic 6A: Back Up Data 
Topic 6B: Restore Data 
Topic 6C: Apply Security Settings 
Lesson 7: Enhancing System Performance

Topic 7A: Improve Processing Speed 
Topic 7B: Optimize Power Consumption 
Topic 7C: Configure Windows Update Settings 
Topic 7D: Troubleshoot Problems 
Lesson 8: Working with Internet Explorer 8

Topic 8A: Manage Favorites 
Topic 8B: Manage History Files 
Topic 8C: Configure Pop-Up Settings 
Topic 8D: Configure Internet Security and Privacy Settings