Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully configure mobile computers and applications that run Windows Vista.It will also provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and productivity applications that ship with Windows Vista.Students will focus on six main areas: maintenance and optimization tools, media applications, productivity applications, notebook computers, mobile devices, and Tablet PCs.Course contentModule 1: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista SystemsThis module explains how to use the performance tools and diagnostics tools to maintain and optimize Windows Vista systems. This module also explains how to configure Windows Update.
Lessons

• Maintaining Performance by Using Windows Vista Performance Tools
• Optimizing Windows by Using Windows Vista Diagnostics Tools
• Configuring the Windows Update Tool

Lab: Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista

• Monitoring General System Activity by Using Resource Overview
• Viewing System Stability by Using Reliability Monitor
• Configuring Windows Update

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Maintain performance by using Windows Vista performance tools
• Optimize reliability by using Windows Vista diagnostic tools
• Configure the Windows Update tool

Module 2: Configuring Windows Vista Media ApplicationsThis module explains how to configure the Windows Media Player and the Windows Media Center.
Lessons

• Configuring Windows Vista Media Player
• Configuring Windows Media Center

Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Media Applications

• Configuring Windows Media Center
• Configuring Windows Media Player
• Troubleshooting Windows Media Player

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows Vista Media Player
• Configure Windows Media Center

Module 3: Configuring Windows Vista Productivity ApplicationsThis module explains how to configure the productivity tools included with every edition of Windows Vista.
Lessons

• Configuring Windows Sidebar
• Configuring Windows Mail
• Configuring Windows Meeting Space
• Configuring Windows Calendar
• Configuring Windows Fax and Scan

Lab : Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

• Setting Up Windows Vista Productivity Applications
• Configuring Windows Mail
• Configuring Windows Sidebar

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows Sidebar
• Configure Windows Mail
• Configure Windows Meeting Space
• Configure Windows Calendar
• Configure Windows Fax and Scan

Module 4: Configuring Mobile ComputersThis module explains how to configure the settings in Windows Vista specifically for mobile computers, and also explains how to configure power management.
Lessons

• Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
• Configuring Mobile Devices
• Configuring Power Options

Lab: Configuring Mobile Computers

• Configuring a Sync Partnership for a Mobile Device
• Configuring Power Options

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure mobile computer settings
• Configure mobile devices.
• Configure power options

Module 5: Configuring Tablet PC SettingsThis module explains how to configure the options in Windows Vista specifically for a Tablet PC.
Lessons

• Configuring Windows Vista Tablet PC Settings
• Configuring Pen and Input Devices

Lab: Configuring a Windows Vista Tablet PC

• Configuring the Tablet PC Settings
• Configuring Pen and Input Devices

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows Vista Tablet PC settings
• Configure Pen and Input Devices

Module 6: Networking Mobile ComputersThis module explains how to configure wireless networking and how to use Windows Vista tools to use offline files.
Lessons

• Networking Without Wires
• Connecting to a Wireless Network
• Working with Offline Files

Lab : Networking Mobile Computers

• Configuring a Wireless Network
• Troubleshooting a Wireless Network
• Using Offline Files

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure networks without wires
• Configure a connection to a wireless network
• Configure Offline Files