New Classes

Page Turners

PAC Attack part 1

PAC Attack part 2

 Resources
for Research

Starting Spreadsheets

Seminars
 Spam, Viruses,
& Spyware

Your Camera and Digital Photography
 Housekeeping
for your PC

 Classes

 Digital Photography- Editing your Photos

Windows for Experienced Users

E-Mail Attachments & Windows Tips

 Computer Coaches

All the LCLS computer training sessions are free, open to the public.
  Preregistration is required. Call or visit the host library to register.
 new calendar
 Classes will be presented at
Cape Coral - Lee County Public Library,  East County Regional Library
 Lakes Regional Library and South County Regional Library.

                                      Seminar Descriptions

Protect Yourself from Spam, Viruses, & Spyware
You should be concerned about the security of your personal information and your computer and this seminar is for you. We will discuss viruses, spam, passwords, firewalls, and ways to protect your computer and your personal information.

 This is the opportunity for you to learn what to worry about and what not to worry about. The seminar will be as non-technical as possible and include lots of software and internet references – including the free ones!

Some examples of the ideas and tools we will present include:

  • Free virus testing.
  • Test the security of your PC.
  • Catch the spyware running on your PC.
  • How to recognize pfishing, spam, and the latest scams.
  • Homework and checklists to increase your security.

The two hour seminar will be followed by a 30 minute question and answer session. Handouts include web addresses and checklists. Please preregister. Registration begins in October.

 

Your Camera and Digital Photography - Now in 2 parts

Have a new or not so new digital camera? We can make digital cameras easier. Here’s an opportunity to learn all about it from the ground up. We will explain the basics of digital cameras and help you get yours working. We will talk about features and options and show you how to use them on your camera. We’ll show you how to improve your photo skills with ideas for better composition, using point of view, and artistic considerations. We’ll explain portraits, landscapes, and travel photos and how to come home with better images. Finally, we will discuss how to share those images with others.

Part 1 will cover the basics of camera operations, taking pictures, and emailing pictures.  Part 2 will cover control of your camera, composition, organizing photos (directory structure), PC software, and a photo assignment.

Have fun with hands-on experience and discover how to take better photos. Bring your camera (in working order), instruction manual, and be ready to take a few pictures. We will coach you in class and ask you to participate in a photo assignment. These two morning workshops are filled with helpful information. Please preregister. Registration begins in October.

Housekeeping for Your PC

 Most of us use our PCs much as we would a kitchen appliance. We expect them to work and respond whenever we turn them on. But, PCs will work a lot better (and so will we) if we do a little housekeeping on the machine from time-to-time. This seminar will present some fundamentals that all PC users (beginners thru advanced) should follow.

This morning-long seminar will walk you through many of the essential housekeeping steps you can and should do on your PC. These include:

  • Using the Start Menu
  • Windows Explorer & directory structures
  • Removing  programs and files
  • Cleaning that disk drive
  • What are: defrag, recycle, scan, and cookies?
  • When is that new PC needed?

The handouts will allow you to follow along with the large screen presentation. There will be time at the end for you to ask questions. Please preregister. Registration begins in October.

   Class Descriptions

Digital Photography – Editing Your Photos (Revised for ’06)

 This digital photography class will get you started with handling photographs on your computer. You will learn how to alter sizes, correct color, perform basic editing, and create new images from old images.  We will use a basic photo editor (which you can obtain - free) to change and improve photographs. You will gain experience correcting problem photos, cropping, re-sizing, adjusting color, brightness and contrast.

 This class requires that you have significant PC experience and be familiar with the basics of using a mouse, menus, commands, files, control buttons. Experience with a digital camera is not required. Please preregister. Registration begins in October.

Windows for Experienced Users (Two Parts)
Microsoft Word for Windows has many features that are useful within Word as well as features useful in Windows and other programs. We will present the functions of the menus and toolbars; text-formatting (using fonts and special effects); text-movement (cut, copy, and paste); and inserting pictures in documents.

You will learn how to apply many of these techniques to other Windows programs. We will show you how the drag-and-drop technique is a real time saver. You will also learn how to use numbering and bullet points within a document. Tables and columns are other advanced topics to be covered in this session. To wrap-up the class, the hands-on project will be the creation of a simple newsletter.

 This class requires that you have significant PC experience and be familiar with the basics of using a mouse, menus, commands, files, control buttons. Please preregister. Registration begins in October.

E-mail Attachments & Windows Tips (New for ’06)

 Now that you’re using e-mail, it’s time to look at the shortcuts you can use. This class will focus on some critical tips and techniques related to attachments. We will cover the actions to create, use, and save email attachments. In addition, you will learn how to cut, copy and paste, use multiple windows, and understand file and directory options. 

 Hands-on practice will build your skills and your confidence. At the end of the session, you should have mastered the ability to create and save attachments and learned some Windows shortcuts.

 You must have basic PC skills (e.g. using a mouse, menus, commands, and files), Windows, and email experience before attending this class.  Please preregister. Registration begins in October.

Pac Attack 1
New    Learn how to search for materials and place holds on your account by using the library’s online Public Access Catalog. PAC offers basic and advanced search indexes, directing you exactly to the subject of your hunt.

 

Pac Attack 2
New   Discover the “My Account” feature and advanced searching techniques of the Public Access Catalog. “My Account” offers information about checked out items, hold requests and messages on your record.  Advanced searching helps limit your search results by audience, location or format.


 Page Turners: Database for Active Readers
New   Finished your last Patterson novel? Your morning coffee group is looking for another thriller to read? Look no further than your local library’s online databases. They can assist in your search for the perfect reading material using criteria such as book discussion ideas, author read-a-likes and literary criticism.

 RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH
New  Electronic databases are the research tools of the present. Instead of searching through paper copies of journals, newspapers or books, connect to an online database and search for information with just a click of the mouse. Join others for demonstrations on using and accessing these databases from either your home or in the library.

Starting Spreadsheets
New  Spreadsheets are to numbers what word processors are to words. You will learn from the beginning, when, why, and how to create a spreadsheet. We will cover basic arithmetic operations, sorting, and formatting. Learn about cells, entering and editing data, workbooks, fill handles, and what formulas can do. To wrap-up the class, the hands-on project will be the creation of a home expense report.

This is an advanced class that requires you to have significant PC experience and be skilled using the mouse, files, and menus. Previous knowledge of Excel is not required. Please preregister. Registration begins in October.



No computer experience?

If you have no computer experience, please see any library staff member. They will be happy to arrange a one-on-one session for you with one of our computer coaches. This, along with practice, will help give you the experience needed to successfully complete one of our computer training sessions.
 

 

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Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library  542-3953

Pac Attack I
Learn how to search for materials and place holds on your account by using the library’s online Public Access Catalog. PAC offers basic and advanced search indexes, directing you exactly to the subject of your hunt.

Pac Attack II
Discover the “My Account” feature and advanced searching techniques of the Public Access Catalog. “My Account” offers information about checked out items, hold requests and messages on your record. Advanced searching helps limit your search results by audience, location or format.

East County Regional Library  461-7300
 

Page Turners: Database for Active Readers
Finished your last Patterson novel? Your morning coffee group is looking for another thriller to read? Look no further than your local library’s online databases. They can assist in your search for the perfect reading material using criteria such as book discussion ideas, author read-a-likes and literary criticism.

Pac Attack I
Learn how to search for materials and place holds on your account by using the library’s online Public Access Catalog. PAC offers basic and advanced search indexes, directing you exactly to the subject of your hunt.

Pac Attack II
Discover the “My Account” feature and advanced searching techniques of the Public Access Catalog. “My Account” offers information about checked out items, hold requests and messages on your record.  Advanced searching helps limit your search results by audience, location or format.

                          Lakes Regional Library  533-4000
Resources for Research
 Electronic databases are the research tools of the present. Instead of searching through paper copies of journals, newspapers or books, connect to an online database and search for information with just a click of the mouse. Join others for demonstrations on using and accessing these databases from either your home or in the library.

Page Turners: Database for Active Readers
Finished your last Patterson novel? Your morning coffee group is looking for another thriller to read? Look no further than your local library’s online databases. They can assist in your search for the perfect reading material using criteria such as book discussion ideas, author read-a-likes and literary criticism.

                    South County Regional Library  (239) 390-3200

Photography and Your Digital Camera
Part I: “Operating Your Camera”
Part II: “Control of Your Camera; Composition; Organizing Photos; and PC Software”

Have a new or not-so-new digital camera? Learn the basics of digital camera in this two-part, hands-on instruction seminar. Bring a working camera and instruction manual and learn some fun, hands-on techniques. Instruction will begin with a review of the basic options and camera features and then move on to ideas for better composition, using point of view and artistic considerations to help enhance photo skills. Sign up for both sessions. Seating is limited to the 60, so registration is requested. Registration for programs will not occur until 4 weeks (1 month) before the date of each event.

Starting Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are to numbers what word processors are to words. Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet, including arithmetic operations, sorting and formatting. This hands-on class will also cover cells, entering and editing data, workbooks, fill handles and formulas. Class participants will create a home expense report to wrap-up the session.

This is an advance class that requires students to have significant PC experience and skills using the mouse, files and menus; however, previous knowledge of Excel is not required. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.

Pac Attack
Learn how to search for materials and place holds on your account by using the library’s online Public Access Catalog.  PAC offers basic and advanced search indexes, directing you exactly to the subject of your hunt. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.

 Protect Yourself from Spam, Viruses and Spyware
 Concerned about the security of your computer? Attend this informative seminar about viruses, spam, passwords, firewalls and ways to protect personal information on home computers. Learn what is worth worrying about. It is as nontechnical as possible and includes lots of software and Internet references – including the free ones! The following ideas and tools will be presented:

    Free virus testing
Testing the security of your PC
Catching the spyware running on your PC
Security software you should use
Homework assignments to increase your security.

Seating is limited, so registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.

E-mail Attachments and Window Tips
Now that you use e-mail, allow this class to teach you more advanced features found in e-mail systems. Learn techniques such as mailing to multiple addressees, sending and receiving attachments (pictures, text or music) properly and more. Basic PC skills and some e-mail experience are rerequisites for attending this class. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.

Windows for Experienced Users
Microsoft Word for Windows has many features that are useful within other software programs. This advance, hands-on class explains the following functions:

·         Text-formatting (using fonts and special effects)

·         Text-movement (cutting, copying and pasting)

·         Inserting pictures into documents. 

Learn how to apply these techniques to other Windows programs. This program class continues with the drag-and-drop techniques; tables and columns; and reviews numbering and bullet points within a document. Attendees will create a simple newsletter to wrap up the class. Significant PC experience and a basic knowledge of using the mouse, menus, commands, files and control buttons are required before attending this class. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.

Housekeeping for Your PC
Most people use their personal computers as much as they use a kitchen appliance. PCs are expected to work and respond when turned on, but a little timely housekeeping will help them work better. This seminar will present some fundamentals that all PC users (beginners through advanced) should follow. These include:

    The Start Menu
 Windows Explorer
 Removing un-needed programs and files
 Cleaning that disk
 Compacting files
 Defragging, recycling, scanning and cookies.

Seating is limited; registration begins a month prior to the class date.

Starting Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are to numbers what word processors are to words. Learn the basics of creating a spreadsheet, including arithmetic operations, sorting and formatting. This hands-on class will also cover cells, entering and editing data, workbooks, fill handles and formulas. Class participants will create a home expense report to wrap up the session.

 This is an advance class that requires students to have significant PC experience and skills using the mouse, files and menus; however, previous knowledge of Excel is not required. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.

E-mail Attachments and Window Tips
Now that you use e-mail, allow this class to teach you more advanced features found in e-mail systems. Learn techniques such as mailing to multiple addressees, sending and receiving attachments (pictures, text or music) properly and more. Basic PC skills and some e-mail experience are prerequisites for class attendees. Registration is required and begins one month prior to the class date.
 

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