Computer Help for Seniors

What to do if I see…Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage. Do not "Diagnose the Connection" normally won't solve the issue, only there to give you something to do besides throwing the computer out the window. Step 1 - Check to see if WiFi is connected *Look at the bottom right corner where the time is displayed and look for two screens, ascending bars that indicate that you are connected ***No connection indicated by red symbol, lack of lit bars, etc. Check hardware if no connection found       Desktop: Make sure your antennae is plugged in usually on the top or in the rear of your computer.       Laptop: Make sure the WiFi antennae has not been switched off by looking for the WiFi active light       Tablet or Phone: Make sure Airplane is off and WiFi is on Step 2 – Antenna is on and working, check your are connected to the correct signal *Click or hover your mouse over the signal bars and make sure the name that appears is the connection you

Troubleshooting   Try an alternative software Example Macintosh Mail Vs. Mozilla Thunderbird Apple Pages Vs. Microsoft Word Vs. Open Office Safari Vs. Firefox Vs. Chrome Vs. Opera   Attachments -Look for "attach", "insert", paper clip -Might be in the "file" menu (Macintosh Mail) Files to attach are typically saved on the "desktop" or in "documents" !!----Macintosh Mail---->drag the file and drop it into the email **Remember what you see is not always what people will see/get, but the attachment will be there** --Resend an attachment sent to you via email (2 options) 1-Forward the email, which will include ALL the details of the original email 2-Download the attachment and then send it with a newly created email   How do I transfer some photos from my computer (iPhoto) to my iPad? A FEW PHOTOS, email the photos to yourself as an attachment and then tap and hold on the photos on yo

Calendaring on the Computer *Macintosh users - use iCal on the dock (looks like a calendar sheet) *PC or Mac - Google Calendar - calendar.google.com; or Yahoo - calendar.yahoo.com Add an event: 1. Click on the calendar where you want the new event 2. Type in the event description 3. Push Return or click Create event Change the event: Click hold and drag the event to another time or day slot -or- 1. Click on the event and choose edit to view the event details 2. Change the details as needed Change the View of your Calendar: Look for a bar that lists the different views, Day, Week, Month, etc Delete an Event: iCal - Hold CTRL down and click on the event and choose delete or cut Google/Yahoo - Click on the event and choose "delete" Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net