SEMINARS in October 2007

Beginners Vista Q&A
Monday, October 1 at 6:30 pm in the Classroom
Presenter: Howard Verne

This Q&A seminar is targeted for beginners and novice users of the Vista operating system. Bring all of your questions about how to use Vista, where to find various functions, etc. And if you are an XP user who now has Vista, ask your questions about how various Windows functions differ in Vista.

If you would like to email your questions Howard will have the answer ready at the seminar. His email address is hverne@yahoo.com.


The Power of PowerPoint, Microsoft's Presentation Software
Wednesday, October 3 at  9:00 am in the Classroom
Presenter: Sandy Mintz

Have you ever wanted to draw something that is creative, but can't draw a straight line - maybe, not even with the help of a ruler?  Do you want to prepare a slide show of your favorite photos with your own annotations?  Do you want to prepare a presentation with a professional flair?  Did you ever want to create a flyer invitation to a party with your own graphics, photos, text and/or clipart?  What about creating your own style calendar, or, maybe, an embellished, customized family newsletter?  Have you wanted to document a layout by making your own diagram or schematic?  PowerPoint, one of the components that comes with Microsoft's Office applications, can do all of these things and more.


Creating Labels Using Microsoft Word
Monday, October 8 at 10:30 am in the Classroom
Presenter: Martha Ryan

This seminar will demonstrate how to make labels and using Microsoft Word. This is a seminar for computer users who are beginners at creating labels.  You will learn how to make your own address labels using the United States Postal Service recommendations. You will also learn how to make your own business cards. Information about other types of available labels will be given.


HDTV - Basics and Beyond - 2007
Thursday, October 11 at 9:00 am in the Classroom
Presenter: Tom Burt

This 2 1/2 hour seminar will present a moderately detailed look at current and upcoming HDTV (high definition TV) technology and will highlight issues to consider when buying a HDTV set. The seminar will also explore the process of hooking up a HDTV set into your entertainment center and ways to access high definition content. Finally, we will look at HD video technology upgrades for your multi-media PC.  Time will be reserved for questions and answers.


The Secrets of Picasa
Thursday, October 11 at 1:00 pm in the Classroom
Presenter: Stu Gershon

Picasa, free from Google, is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organized by date with folder names you will recognize.

In this seminar, you will learn how to download Picasa, how to load, edit, send and print pictures using Picasa and how to make a slide show, collage and gift CD with Picasa.


Inside the Box (aka Tower)
Monday, October 29, 10:30 am, in the Classroom
Presenter: Tom Kimber

This seminar is an open discussion of what's "inside the box". We will discuss all of the components located inside the computer tower. There will be plenty of time for questions – and we will do our best to answer them!