04)+Windows+7+&+Outlook+Intro

=Intro to Windows 7 & Outlook=

Rescheduled Date (due to weather)

 * Wednesday, 03/09/2011

Objective
Attendees will be able to effectively utilize Windows 7 and Microsoft Outlook 2010 to meet daily administrative needs as well as incorporate rich technology in their instructional and/or work environments.

Windows 7 Goals

 * Learn the basics to get started
 * Increase your productivity
 * Gain a few tips & tricks to make life easier

Outlook Goals

 * Learn how to manage Inbox and set up Rules
 * Update Options settings to spell check email and add signatures to emails
 * Create Contact Groups to better manage mass mailings
 * Apply fixes to address incorrect Address Book default and broken Outlook icon

=Windows 7=

Basics to get started

 * Windows/network login & workaround
 * teacher tips, student info. from SISk12, workaround usernames
 * Start Menu & Task Bar
 * navigation, properties, notifications, show desktop (Windows+D)
 * Computer/Windows Explorer
 * navigation, drives, organize, burn

Increase your productivity

 * Task Bar capabilities
 * pin/unpin programs, live thumbnails, drag/drop order, new or classic menus (right-click vs. shift+right-click)
 * Devices & Printers
 * setting default, adding local and network printer (auto-detect local vs. IP Address or \\[nms]print for network)

Tips & Tricks

 * Task Bar: Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool
 * Desktop: Gadgets, Personalize
 * Snap: drag to resize open windows
 * Peek: point to make windows transparant to show desktop, gadgets, etc.
 * Shake: to unclutter multiple, staggered windows and focus on one

=Outlook 2010=

Manage Inbox and set up Rules (to predetermine mail direction to specific folders)

 * Home > Rules > Manage Rules & Alerts > New Rule > [follow prompts to select desired settings] > Finish

Update Options settings to spell check email, add signatures to emails, etc.
> [type/edit text as desired ] > OK > OK (to close Options window)
 * File > Options > Mail > check "Always check spelling before sending" > OK
 * File > Options > Mail > Signatures > New > [enter name of signature (e.g. formal)] > OK >
 * //NOTE: You can use Options to also change personal settings for Calendar, Contacts, and more.//

Create Contact Groups to better manage mass mailings
> [select name] > Members > OK > Save & Close
 * Contacts > Home > New Contact Group > Add Members > From Outlook Contacts > Search (for name) >
 * //NOTE: Don't forget to name Group (e.g. Practical Arts Dept.)//

Apply fixes to address incorrect Address Book default and broken Outlook icon
>> of screen and "Global Address List" near bottom of screen > OK >> //NOTE: "Global Address List - Outlook" will appear on re-launch.////﻿// >> Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 > Change > Add or Remove Features > Continue > Click down arrow next to Microsoft Office > Installed on First Use >> //NOTE: Launch Outlook and proceed with defaults on all prompts.//
 * Address Book fix - changing default to remove incorrect school and select Global
 * Home > Address Book > Tools > Options > Select "Start with Global Address List" at top
 * Icon fix - resolving error that occurs on launch (e.g. ... bad image...)
 * Windows Button > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program >

=Helpful Links= Getting started with Windows 7 Getting started with Office 2010 Office.com Web Based Training Free Office 2010 Trial Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 for $9.99* Free Online Versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
 * **NOTE:** FZSD employees need 10 digit Program Code. Contact the Tech Dept. at DAO (636.240.2072).
 * **NOTE:** This is a Windows Live service called "Microsoft Office Web Apps". A Windows Live ID is required.