Computer Help for Seniors

Receiving an attachment 1. open your email program 2. locate the paperclip that represents a attachment 3. click on the file or the name of the attachment to download the file to your computer 1.Locate the downloaded file on your computer, usually on your desktop, or in the user folder (labeled by your name and with a house open Mac HD to locate it) 2. Double-Click the file to open it **Troubleshooting I get a message saying..."there is no default application to ..." What do I do? 1. Reply to the sender of the attachment and tell them to resend the file in a universally acceptable format especially for a Macintosh. OR Become your own techie, and try to solve the problem 1. For the downloaded file, a 3 letter extension will be added to the end of the name. 2. The extension is like the language of the file that need a specific translator in your computer to make sense of it. 3. Note the 3 letter extension 4. Go to Google.com and type "what is a (3 letter e

Watching Video from KQED on your computer   1.open your Internet Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer) 2.on the top address bar click in the white bar where it says “http://” 3.type in “video.kqed.org” 4.press Enter on the keyboard 5.once the KQED page appears click the video you want to view or look for arrows that allow you to scroll between different shows 6.once the video appears click on the bottom right corner of the video to change the small video size to full size of the screen 7.to return to regular size, push ESC on the keyboard 8.enjoy your video     Jason Dare Executive Trainer San Francisco Computer Training 415/240-4843 jason.dare@sfct.net www.sfct.net   “Here for you, every step of the way.”  

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