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MARCH 2008 CLASSES: listed chronologically (pre-registration is necessary for all classes; see
descriptions below for details on Gmail (Google Mail) Instructor: Howard Verne This class is for beginners as well as experienced users, Vista as well as XP users. You will sign up for a FREE Google email account. No software need be installed. No more fighting Hotmail/AOL/Outlook Express/etc. You will learn how to: send and receive mail from ANY computer ANY operating system, ANYWHERE in the world; view attachments (e.g., pictures) and download them to your computer; send attachments as part of your email; set up contacts/address book; and recognize phishing and spam emails. This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station. A multi-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance. There is no fee for this class. Registration: to register, send an email with your first and last name, association number, and the word “GMAIL” in the body of your message to hverne@yahoo.com.Vista Basics: Introduction to Vista Instructor: Howard Verne This session is a basic survey of Microsoft’s Vista Operating System and is intended to give members who have just purchased a new computer with Vista installed or those who have converted from XP to Vista, a way to jump start their knowledge of Microsoft’s newest OS. Prerequisite computer skills required to attend this course: Ability to use a mouse to open/close/minimize windows Ability to start a program (such as Internet Explorer) Basic understanding of files and folders This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station. A multi-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance. There is no fee for this class. Registration: to register, send an email with your first and last name, association number, and the words “VISTA BASICS” in the body of your message to hverne@yahoo.com.Vista Email Instructor: Howard Verne This session will be an introduction to Microsoft's Vista Email System for new and experienced users. Participants will learn: how to sign up to your Cox/Embarq email system; how to send mail with/without attachments; how to view/download attachments; how to add addresses to your contact list and manage the list; and how to recognize spam and phishing. This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station. A multi-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance. There is no fee for this class. Registration: to register, send an email with your first and last name, association number, and the words “VISTA EMAIL” in the body of your message to hverne@yahoo.com.Boot Camp: For Members New to Computing or Windows Lead Instructor: Ken Bentley Boot Camp is an introductory course designed for members who are
new to computing and/or the Microsoft Windows operating system. This hands-on class has
a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station
in the Computer Lab. A multimember team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step
instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching
assistance. Each Boot Camp is composed of five three-hour sessions. The March class is fully subscribed, i.e., no openings The dates for the April class are: April 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10 Prerequisites: Must be a Club member and own a computer using Microsoft Windows.Fee: Ten ($10.00), including a participant's manualRegistration: To register or seek additional information, please telephone Susie Scott at 242-9745 or 239-8986 (cell). She will arrange to register you for an upcoming class, issue you the class materials and collect the course fee.
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