Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
      The ECDL 5 - Using the Computer and Managing Files tutorial takes you step by step through tasks in Windows 7 as per Module 2 of the ECDL 5 Syllabus.      
      Starting the Computer and Desktop Basics      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify the Functions of Windows 7;
2. Log on to Windows 7;
3. Identify Gadgets;
4. Open Desktop Icons;
5. Work with the Taskbar;
6. Close Non-responsive Applications;
7. Use the Start Menu;
8. Log off from Windows;
9. Restart and Turn off the Computer.		      
      Desktop Icons      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify various Desktop Icons;
2. Rename Desktop Icons;
3. Arrange Desktop Icons;
4. Create Desktop Shortcuts;
5. Open Desktop Icons;
6. Remove Desktop Icons.

      
      Computer Window Basics      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify Computer Window Objects;
2. Navigate Using the Folder List;
3. Identify Different File Types;
4. Identify Different Drives;
5. Use Different Views;
6. Format Removable Media.		      
      Backup and Compress Files      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Understand the Need for Backups;
2. Back Up Files;
3. Restore Files;
4. Compress Files Using Windows;
5. Extract Files From Compressed Folders;
6. Compress Files Using WinZip;
7. Extract Files From WinZip Files.		      
      Printing Documents      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Print WordPad Documents;
2. Change Printer Settings;
3. Print from the Shortcut Menu;
4. Use Drag and Drop to Print;
5. Install New Printers;
6. Change the Default Printer.		      
      Basic Configuration      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify System Configuration;
2. Change Date and Time Settings;
3. Modify Time Zone Settings;
4. Change Taskbar Properties;
5. Alter Volume Settings;
6. Work with Display Properties.		      
      Working with Windows      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Activate the Start Menu;
2. Identify Start Menu Components;
3. Open Applications;
4. Switch Between Open Windows;
5. Use Window Components;
6. Work with the Menu Bar;
7. Move and Re-size Windows;
8. Close Application Windows.		      
      Using Windows Explorer      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Open and Close Windows Explorer;
2. Open Folder Pane Objects;
3. Expand and Collapse Objects;
4. Open Objects in the Contents Pane;
5. Sort Files and Folders;
6. Use Filters;
7. Open Files from Windows Explorer;
8. Change File Properties;
9. Rename Files and Folders.		      
      Virus Checking      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Identify the Need for Virus Checking;
2. Start AntiVirus Software;
3. Manually Launch Computer Scans;
4. Scan Drives, Folders and Files;
5. Recognise Other Computer Threats.		      
      Controlling the Printer      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Print Multiple Files;
2. Identify the Taskbar Printer Icon;
3. Pause Printing;
4. Cancel Print Jobs;
5. Resume Printing.
      
      Computer Operations      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Work with Control Panel Components;
2. Work with Regional Settings;
3. Add Input Languages and Keyboard Layouts;
4. Install and Remove Programs.		      
      Using WordPad      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Open WordPad;
2. Identify WordPad Screen Components;
3. Create New Files;
4. Capture Screen Contents;
5. Paste Screen Captures into Files;
6. Save Documents;
7. Open Existing Documents;
8. Select Text;
9. Format Text.

      
      Working with Files and Folders      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Open Explorer from Shortcut Menus;
2. Create New Folders;
3. Move and Copy Objects;
4. Select Objects using Various Methods;
5. Copy Files to Removable Media;
6. View Recently Modified Files;
7. View Recently Used Files.		      
      Help Tools      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Activate Help and Support;
2. Use Links;
3. Navigate Help;
4. Search Help;
5. Use Context Help.		      
      Search Tools      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. View Folder Properties;
2. Search using Wildcards;
3. Search for Files and Folders;
4. Search using File Content;
5. Search with Filters;
6. Save Searches.		      
      Recycle Bin      
      Upon successful completion you will be able to:

1. Delete Files and Folders;
2. Open the Recycle Bin;
3. Restore Files and Folders;
4. Edit Recycle Bin Properties;
5. Delete Recycle Bin Items;
6. Empty the Recycle Bin.		      
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