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RSVP members who want to come in and use the DSL, fast
internet access (10 - 20 times faster than telephone dial-up
connections) can visit the Open Lab. You might want to:
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Establish an Internet email address to email family
and friends.
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Write a letter and print it out on our black and
white laser printer.
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Create an invitation or greeting card and print it
out on our color laser printer.
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Surf the Internet without having to wait for
pictures, etc. to download. This is great if you are shopping in
on-line catalogs.
Users will be issued a computer lab card on their first
visit. The use of the lab will be free. If you want to print, get a
floppy disk or CD-Rom, a fee schedule will be posted in the lab to cover
the cost of the paper, ink, etc. This will be a cost recovery fee only
for your convenience.
Genealogy Research
RSVP has subscribed to the Ancestry.com library.
With the fast DSL Internet access, you can view actual census records
and databases with speed and ease to fill in gaps in your research.
Family Tree Maker is, also, available for your use.
Computer Classes
Eight Week Introduction to Computers Course: This
class will cover computer keyboard and mouse practice, Windows Desktop,
starting programs, using Wordpad, File Management using Windows
Explorer, introduction to Microsoft Works and Word processing, web
surfing and e-mail.
Three to Eight Week Focus Classes: Prerequisite for all
four classes: Basic knowledge of a computer, use and layout of
keyboard.
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Fundamentals of Microsoft Word: Learning to
use Word for everyday use. 8 week course.
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Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel: Learn to use
Excel. 7 week course.
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Genealogy On-Line: Additional
prerequisite: some knowledge of genealogy. Learn how to use
Family Tree Maker for genealogy documentation and the Ancestry.com
research site. 4 week course.
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Photoshop Elements: Learn the basic tools and
how to use them with photos, restoring old photos, collages. 4
week course
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Internet Basics: Surfing, searching,
shopping, security, and Internet mail. 3 week course.
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Outlook Express: Learn features of program,
sending attachments, saving documents and email, address book and
more. 3 week course.
See Current Events Page for current listing of
computer classes. Contact us for more information about when classes will be available and
to sign-up: mcrsvp@mcrsvp.org
or (256)571-7734
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