Using Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional in the classroom

Step-by-step instructions, glossaries, tips, and annotated illustrations of Microsoft Windows 2000 screens teach you features, such as Windows File Protection and support for the latest hardware. These two topics help you circumvent potential problems when you upgrade from earlier versions of Windows.

The accompanying instructor presentation offers a guide to the tutorial, suitable for use by an instructor leading a class or for self-paced learning.

Find the materials you need with the powerful Microsoft Windows search tools.

Set up, use, and synchronize offline files for anytime, anywhere access to network and Internet resources.

Attach hardware to your computer with Plug and Play.

Take advantage of the Windows self-repairing File Protection features so that you no longer have to worry about losing valuable data.

Make the most of your portable computer by setting up multiple dial-up connections.

Set up power management options for your mobile computer to conserve power and warn about a low battery.

Set accessibility features and personalized menus so that you can make on-screen presentations more effective.

Touring Windows 2000 Professional
Tour ways to efficiently and effectively communicate, collaborate, and share information with Windows 2000 Professional.

Using Windows 2000 Professional
Find the resources you are looking for with the Windows 2000 Search Assistant. This tool makes it easy to search for files and folders, people, and other computers.

Using offline files
Use offline files so that you can make changes to your files any time. After you have worked on a network or Internet file offline, use the Synchronization Manager to update network versions.

Making your on-screen materials easier to see
Make your on-screen presentation easier for your audience to see by using Microsoft Magnifier and High Contrast mode.

Hooking up hardware to your computer
Find out how Windows 2000 Plug and Play technology enables you to plug in a device and go.

Working as a mobile user
Compute from place to place without having to reconfigure your settings, using the Dial-up Connection Wizard and Power Options.

Windows File Protection
Safeguard core system files from being deleted or overwritten.

Getting help
Learn where to go to get help for Windows 2000 Professional at any time.