After completing What's New in Windows 98, the user should be able to:
| Use the Active Desktop |
| Configure the Active Desktop |
| Use and change the toolbars on the taskbar |
| Use Automatic Channels for web browsing |
| Configure and run the Windows Maintenance Wizard and System File Checker |
| Read and send mail with Outlook Express |
| Find information in the new Help interface |
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The Active Desktop
| Starting the Active Desktop |
| Changing icons to single-click configuration |
Configuring the Active Desktop
| Adding content to the Active Desktop |
| Using the Microsoft Gallery to add links to the desktop |
Customizing Folders and Toolbars
| Changing the folder view |
| Changing the settings of toolbars |
| Creating a custom toolbar |
Browsing with Active Channels
| Navigating the Active Channel Guide page and the Channel Bar |
| Subscribing to an Active Channel |
| Adding an Active Channel to the Channel Bar |
| Searching for an unlisted channel |
Keeping the System Healthy
| Setting up a maintenance schedule for your system |
| Adding a new task to Scheduled Tasks |
| Checking system files |
Using Outlook Express
| Navigating the Outlook Express window |
| Reading and replying to an email message |
| Creating a new email message |
| Attaching a file to an email message |
The New Face of Help
| Using Help Contents to find help topics |
| Accessing Windows 98 Troubleshooter pages |
| Searching for information using the Help Index |
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This course is distributed with:
| Exercises, with sample files, that allow users to practice in Windows 98 |
| A file containing the text of the exercises |
| Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to Windows 98 |
| A Windows 98 glossary |
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