Computer Help for Seniors

Delete Bookmarks from Safari   1.   Click "Bookmarks" menu 2.   Click "Show all Bookmarks" 3.   Choose "Bookmarks Menu" from the left side 4.   Find and click on the Bookmark you want to remove 5.   Press "delete" on the keyboard 6.   Continue as needed or close the open windows   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Creating Labels in Microsoft Works   1. Create the list of addressees in Microsoft Works Database   2. Open Works Word Processor   3. Click Tools menu   4. choose Labels   5. choose Mailing Labels   6. Choose the brand and number (layout) of your labels   7. click New Document   8. choose Merge Information from Another Type of File   9. Choose the file or database that contains the contacts you want to create labels for   10. Click Open   11. A window opens which displays the different column headings for your list of contacts and addresses   12. Click on the field you want to add in the order you want them to be diplayed on the label and then click Insert   13. Repeat for each field     Add a Space between fields and press Enter to start a new line of information   ---Selecting only a few contacts within a long list-----   14. Once you added all the fields, click the Tools menu   15. Choose Mail Merge ---> Filter and Sort   16. Click Marked Records to include only the contacts tha

Starting April of 2010 computer class will now be focusing and introducing other technological gadgets, that don't require a computer. Gadgets will be digital cameras, photo frames, smart phones, radio and movie devices, ebook readers, and more. We invite all beginners to actually have a hands on experience where you can touch and try these gadgets. Advanced users are also welcome to come, bring your gadget, and even share your experiences with these devices. Class will still be held every Tuesday morning at 9:30am in the Library Annex. Hope to see you there.   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net

Capture an image of EXACTLY what you see on the screen. Works great if you have an error message you want to save for your computer repair guy to see. Want to print something on the screen but there is no print icon or option. If you've been sent a slideshow and there is a picture you want to keep. Or for any other reason. To capture the image 1. push print screen on the keyboard Place the captured image in your computer for safe keeping 2. Open Word 3. Go to edit and choose paste 4. the image will appear on the page 5. Save, file or even print the page   Explore Bing Maps maps.bing.com A new way to see a map. Click the Blue Man to get streetside views. Add Map Apps to enhance your map experience (bottom left) like choosing worldwide telescope to see the stars. or streetside photos to see flickr images of the area you are looking at   Pivot from Microsoft works for Windows Vista and 7 www.getpivot.com Displays information on the web in a graphical way vs. conventional text searchin

http://sftowershelp.blogspot.com I use Mac Mail and receive SMTP error messages, what can I do 1. open mac mail 2. go to preferences 3. click accounts 4. below beside SMTP make sure there is only 1 server listed Change text documents to a universal format for any user to open 1. Open the document 2. Go to file and choose Save As 3. Beside File Format 4. Choose RTF or TXT 5. Name the file and click same Customize the Internet Browser Navigation toolbar to include more than just back and forward 1. Place your mouse arrow on the toolbar 2. Hold CTRL and click to get a menu of viewing options 3. Choose customize toolbar 4. A window appears with all the features you can add to the toolbar 5. Click hold and drag icons off the bar to remove them and click hold and drag icons from the window onto the bar to add them 6. close the window when you are done   Jason Dare Computer Trainer 415/240.4843 learn@sfct.net 1617 Balboa St. San Francisco, CA 94121 www.sfct.net