Computer Group Meeting September 27, 2011

Tuesday   9/27/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon     

Session 1 on "Internet"

1. Importing Computer Group E-Mail Contacts.

2. Internet Explorer vs Google Chrome.

3. Concept of a Google Search.

4. Using Google Maps.
5. Searching for Business and People addresses and phone numbers.
6. Visiting different sites on the Net.
7. Purchasing on Item on a Web site.
8. Using E-Bay and Pay Pal.

Tuesday 10/04/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon     

Session 2 on "Internet"

1. Searching for People and Business addresses and 

    phone numbers.

2. Searching for Restaurants and Business locations.
3. Finding NOAA, Epicurious and LL Bean.
4. Visiting different sites on the Net.
5. Setting up a Pay Pal Account.
6. How to Buy or Bid on E-Bay.

7. Security on the Internet.

Tuesday 10/11/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      PHOTO PICASA 

Tuesday 10/18/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      PHOTO PICASA 

Tuesday 10/25/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      MOVIE MAKING 

Tuesday 11/01/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      MOVIE MAKING

Tuesday 11/08/2011       10:00AM          No Class        ELECTION DAY
Tuesday 11/15/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      WORD 2007 Session 1

Tuesday 11/22/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon       WORD 2007 Session 2

Checkout the Manuals and Programs 

at >>  http://www.bwsccomputergroup.blogspot.com/

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Computer Group Meeting September 19, 2011

The Email Classes will be Monday and Tuesday next week at 10:00 AM.

The following week will be Internet on Tuesday 9/27/11 at 10: AM. and the following Tuesday 10/4/11 at 10:00 AM

No more Monday Classes after 9/19/11.

The reason is that most of us want one day a week and that will be Tuesdays.

See below or check the Blog.

Monday   9/19/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon     

Session 1 on "E-Mail" at 10:00AM

  1. Signing in and Signing out.

  2. Entering Contacts in the Address Book.

  3. Navigating the Gmail Windows.

  4. Creating and sending your first E-Mail.

  5. Mail - "To" and "Subject"

  6. Type in the "Text" area.

  7. Check Spelling.

  8. Copies and Blind Copies.

  9. Reading Mail received.

10. Deleting and the Trash Folder.

11. Attaching Photos and Files.

Tuesday   9/20/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon     

Session 2 on "E-Mail" at 10:00AM

  1. Sending "Group" E-Mails.

  2. Attaching Pictures or Documents.

  3. Copy and Paste to an E-Mail.

  4. Creating "Drafts" and sending the E-Mail.

  5. Checking "Sent" Mail. 

  6. Spam.

  7. Archive instead of Trash.

  8. Moving E-Mail to folders.

  9. Reading Mail received and forwarding or replying.

10. Deleting and the Trash Folder.

 11. Signing out and why when not on your own computer.

Tuesday   9/27/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      INTERNET 

Tuesday 10/04/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      INTERNET 

Tuesday 10/11/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      PHOTO PICASA

Tuesday 10/18/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      PHOTO PICASA

Tuesday 10/25/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      MOVIE MAKING

Tuesday 11/01/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      MOVIE MAKING 

Tuesday 11/08/2011       10:00AM         12:00Noon      WORD 2007 Session 1

Tuesday 11/15/2011        10:00AM         12:00Noon      WORD 2007 Session 2

Checkout the Manuals and Programs 

at >>  http://www.bwsccomputergroup.blogspot.com/

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Computer Group Sessions Sept 12th & 13th

Monday starts our new year!

We have 23 signed up for Breakfast. This will undoubtedly be the highlight of the Day.

Our Basics program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.

Monday   9/12/2011              9:00AM          10:00AM - Breakfast Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Roll, Orange Juice and Coffee ($5.00).

Checkout the Senior Center Blog for any information you need. >>>>    http://www.bwsccomputergroup.blogspot.com/

Session 1 on "Basics"

10:00AM         12:00Noon      

1. Proper way to power up and shutdown a Laptop. 

    (We have 9 SC Laptops to use or bring yours)

2. Review Desktop Icons.

3. Explaining the use of a Mouse.

4. Using an Icon to Start a Program.

5. Window sizing - Minimize and Maximize.

6. Yellow Mouse exercise.

7. Mousercise Exercise.

8. Review Keyboard -  the Backspace and Delete buttons .

9. Using Copy and Paste and the Clipboard.

Tuesday   9/13/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      

Session 2 on "Basics"

1. Setting up the computer, turning it on and off.  

2. Using Copy and Paste with Mousercise.

3. Manual Pg 18. Making an Icon.

4. Making an Icon for the BWSC Blog.  

     www.bwsccomputergroup.blogspot.com

5. Review Blog

        Tips and Tricks.

        Appendix on the Blog.

6. Question and Answer Quiz.

7. Play a game of Solitaire

8. Set up Gmail Accounts. (For anyone without one)

Monday   9/19/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      E-MAIL Session 1

Tuesday   9/20/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      E-MAIL Session 2

Monday   9/26/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      INTERNET Session 1

Tuesday   9/27/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      INTERNET Session 2

Monday 10/03/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      PHOTO PICASA Session 1

Tuesday 10/04/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      PHOTO PICASA Session 2

Monday 10/10/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      PICASA MOVIE MAKING Session 1

Tuesday 10/11/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      PICASA MOVIE MAKING Session 2

Monday 10/17/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      WORD 2007 Session 1

Tuesday 10/18/2011              10:00AM         12:00Noon      WORD 2007 Session 2

                                               

Checkout the Manuals and Programs at >>  http://www.bwsccomputergroup.blogspot.com/

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Computer Group Meeting September 6, 2011

Laptop Workshop: Repeat!

This is an important meeting for anyone bringing their own Laptop for Classes in September!   

We need to:

   1. Copy folders of Data to your hard drive.

   2. Download free software of Programs we will be using.

   3. Add Icons to your Desktop to start programs.

   4. Home and Student (Word 2007) is required for that class.

See attached listing for the details.

E-Mail me back that you are coming, (Please), and I will prepare an appointment schedule time. In case you cannot stay on Tuesday, you can drop off the Laptop at 10:00 and come back for it later.

Jerry