This one-hour course provides you with an overview of the new features in Windows 7. It describes how you can get started working with Windows 7. It also describes how Windows 7 helps you become more organized and productive, with improvements in the user interface, enhanced search capabilities, and new features such as Libraries and Jump Lists.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:
* Start working with Windows 7
* Use the features of the new Windows 7 interface
* Work with Libraries
* Search for programs and files

Course prerequisites:
You must have working knowledge of a Microsoft Windows operating system to take this course. You must also have experience working with files and folders in a Windows environment.

Course Length: 1 hour

System Requirements:
Pentium II 400 MHz
256MB RAM
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
256k connection (broadband recommended)
Windows XP, 2000 or higher
Flash Player 7.0 or higher
Speakers and soundcard

Subscription: 1 year.

Getting Started with Windows 7
Introduction
Logging on to Windows 7
Fast User Switching
Ending a Logon Session
Self Test

Using the New User Interface
Introduction
User Interface Improvements in Windows 7
Working with Jump Lists
Customizing the Taskbar
Pinning Items to the Taskbar
Lab: Using the New Windows 7 User Interface
Self Test

Working with Libraries
Introduction
Understanding Libraries
Lab: Working with Libraries
Self Test

Searching for Programs and Files
Introduction
Search Improvements in Windows 7
Searching for Programs, Settings and Files
Understanding Federated Search
Lab: Searching for Programs and Files