This course requires one desktop computer for each student.
- A PC with Pentium IV 800 MHz or higher.
- A minimum of 512MB of RAM or higher.
- A 128 MB graphics processor that supports DirectX 9.0.
- Generic Monitor (1024x768)
- A 40 GB hard disk or larger.
- A USB 2.0 Thumb Drive with a minimum capacity of 1 GB.
- A DVD RW drive.
- A High-speed Internet connection.
This course requires a laptop computer for the instructor.
- A laptop computer with Pentium IV 800 MHz or higher.
- A minimum of 512MB of RAM or higher.
- A 40 GB hard disk or larger.
- A DVD RW drive.
- A USB 2.0 Thumb Drive with a minimum capacity of 1 GB.
- Support for audio output.
- A High-speed Internet connection.
- A display system to project the instructor’s computer
screen (Projector)
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business Edition.
Software Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business Edition
- Microsoft® Office 2007®
- DirectX 9
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students
will be able to:
- examine the various changes and new interface components
of the Windows Vista environment.
- use new Windows Vista™ functions to search for folders
and files.
- work with the new organizational and productivity tools
and applications provided in Windows Vista™.
- share data and collaborate with other users using the networking
and sharing options of Windows Vista™.
- enhance system performance by using several features provided
by Vista.
- enhance your system security against online threats and
unauthorized access.
