M5116

Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

(MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration

M5116 70-620

Course Title: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing

and Applications

Course Code: M5116
Version: A
Level: 200
Duration: 2 Days

Course Overview

The Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications M5116 Microsoft training course has been designed to provide candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge required to successfully configure mobile computers and applications that run Windows Vista. The course also provides candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge required to ensure successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and productivity applications that ship with Windows Vista. The course focuses on six main areas: maintenance and optimisation tools, media applications, productivity applications, notebook computers, mobile devices and Tablet PCs.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M5116 Microsoft training course are IT Professionals aiming to become technology specialists. A Windows Vista technology specialist is defined as a technology specialist interested in learning about, assessing skills, using reference products, or taking exams to prove his or her knowledge and experience in relation to Microsoft`s Windows Vista technologies. Technology specialists typically work in enterprises, medium to small or retail organisations and may be working toward an extended technical knowledge in a particular technology and are interested in learning about Windows Vista technologies in greater detail.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M5116 course candidates will be able to:

• Maintain and optimise Windows Vista systems
• Configure Windows Vista Media Applications
• Configure Windows Vista Productivity Applications

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M5116 Microsoft training course should have previously attended and completed the M5115 course or possess the equivalent skills and knowledge. Candidates should be familiar with computer hardware and devices, such as the ability to look into device manager and look for unsupported devices. A basic TCP/IP knowledge, such as knowing why a valid IP address is required as well as a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Active Directory, such as knowing about domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership.

Candidates are also required to have experience mapping network file shares, such as being familiar with UNC paths and mapping local resources to server/share, running commands from a command window, such as the DOS command prompt and reviewing BIOS settings. And finally candidates are recommended to have completed Clinic 5056 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals and Hands-on-Lab 5057 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals, however this is not compulsory.

Testing and Certification

The M5116 along with M5115 - Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System Microsoft training course, is the recommended preparation for the 70-620 - TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista exam.

Course Content

Module 1: Maintaining and Optimising Windows Vista Systems

In this module candidates will learn how to use the performance tools and diagnostics tools to maintain and optimise Windows Vista systems as well as how to configure Windows Update.

Lessons:

• Maintaining Performance by Using Windows Vista Performance Tools
• Optimising Windows by Using Windows Vista Diagnostics Tools
• Configuring Windows Update

Lab: Maintaining and Optimising Windows Vista

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

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Maintain performance by using Windows Vista performance tools
• Optimise reliability by using Windows Vista diagnostic tools
• Configure Microsoft Windows Update

Module 2: Configuring Windows Vista Media Applications

In this module candidates will learn how to configure the Microsoft Windows Media Player and the Windows Media Centre.

Lessons:

• Configuring Windows Media Player for Windows Vista
• Configuring Windows Media Centre

Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Media Applications

• Configuring Windows Media Centre
• Configuring Windows Media Player
• Troubleshooting Windows Media Player

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 for Windows Vista
• Configure Microsoft Windows Media Centre

Module 3: Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

In this module candidates will learn 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, candidates will be able to:

• Use and configure Windows Sidebar
• Use and configure Windows Mail
• Use and configure Windows Meeting Space
• Use and configure Windows Calendar
• Use and configure Windows Fax and Scan

Module 4: Configuring Mobile Computers

In this module candidates will learn how to configure the settings in Windows Vista specifically for mobile computers as well as 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, candidates will be able to:

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

Module 5: Configure power options

In this module candidates will learn 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, candidates will be able to:

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

Module 6: Networking Mobile Computers

In this module candidates will learn 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, candidates will be able to:

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

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