Resident+Overview

Starting February 2015, the La Posada IT department is working on phasing this page out!
==__For current resident manuals, current meal voucher information, and monthly calendars, please visit our new resident log-in page here:__ [|La Posada Resident Log-in Page (click here!)]==

If you need log-in information for this new page, please contact La Posada Tech services at 520-648-3278.
=This is the Overview page for La Posada residents.= =**GENERAL INFO:**=

Library Catalogs--Go to Home Page -click on address below
http://laposadagv.wikispaces.com/Home

Resort Report archive of the residents' monthly publication (in color!)
Call Margaret Ann 8253 for user name and password.

What to Do at Death of Spouse
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 * COMPUTER USERS GROUPS--** **We have weekly question and answer (Q&A) sessions for computer users. We meet in the Fitness Pavilion. Come in the front door and enter the first room on the right. You and your questions are respected and answers are given. If necessary, house calls can be scheduled.**

PC Q&A and general info--Thursdays 4 to 5 pm (CUG)
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**Fastlink** general information sheet. Fastlink is La Posada's high speed Internet connection with free email. The email addresses are @LaPosadaGV.net. by Paul (last update 5 -3-07)
===**NEW COMPUTER NAMES**--These instructions are for Windows XP, Vista, Macs, and others for changing the name on your computer to help those who help us on the La Posada network. You will be using your last name and phone extension for your new Computer Name.===

=
 NOTE: WHEN YOU BUY A NEW COMPONENT OR PROGRAM, YOU WILL GET AN INSTALLATION DISC. IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS LATER, YOU WILL NEED THAT DISC. FIND A BOX OR ENVELOPE THAT YOU CAN KEEP THOSE DISCS IN. MARK EACH ONE CLEARLY, AND KEEP IT IN PLAIN SIGHT. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID. ===== == **HOW TO ... SERIES** //**Note: To enlarge the print for easier reading, hold down the Control key on bottom left keyboard and move the wheel on the mouse down. Left click on the How to... that you need, and the instructions will appear.**//==

How to...use the mouse
= = How to...make labels--return address = = = = How to...make labels--address labels for holiday cards lst--make a list of all your addresses (database) = =
 * ADDRESS LABELS**

How to...make labels--address labels for holiday cards--2nd--merge your datebase onto address labels (mail merge)

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 * ANTI-VIRUS/ANTI-SPYWARE**

How to...download Panda Cloud

How to...remove Norton/Symantec


 * CD/DVD/VHS PLAYERS** How to...use Sony SLVD370p DVD/CD/VHS player

DESKTOP
How to...change Desktop Background How to...change Screen Saver

How to...increase size of icons on Desktop How to...arrange icons on Desktop How to...make a My Documents shortcut to the Desktop How to...make shortcuts on the Desktop How to...rearrange icons on your Desktop for convenience How to...rename icons on Desktop

How to...access your email when traveling if you have Fastlink How to...alphabetize columns How to...avoid identity theft How to...copy and paste How to...delete email messages permanently How to...edit Address Book How to...enter a new address in Address Book How to...export TBird Mail and Addresses to your GMail account How to...forward emails How to...highlight How to...make a list for the same message How to...make a signature How to...make stationery for your emails How to...manage spam on 1and1 email program How to...print an error message How to...reply to emails How to...save emails How to...set up email programs to work with Fastlink How to...start a free Gmail account How to...submit writing pieces to Resort Report by Email (2 choices) How to...underline text How to...unfreeze
 * HOW TO...CHANGE FROM THUNDERBIRD TO GMAIL**

EMAIL ON LAPGV.COM
How to...add a name to a group How to...change a password FOR ADMINISTRATORS ONLY How to...change settings How to...create a group in your Contacts List @How to...export your Address Book from Thundrbird to lapgv.com @How to...export your Group Lists from Thunderbird to lapgv.com How to...remove a name from a group How to...send a message How to...set up a resident email account FOR ADMINISTRATORS ONLY How to...submit writing pieces to Resort Report by Email (2 choices)

**HOW TO...CHANGE COMPUTER NAMES AND FIND ROUTER NUMBERS **
How to...learn Fastlink details How to...set up email programs for Fastl How to...speed up FireFox browser How to...do Ruckus and Tropos

INTERNET
How to...adjust the size of print from internet How to...avoid identity theft How to...find and use Bookmarks How to...find and use Google How to...localize an Internet Access Problem How to...organize bookmarks How to...print an error message How to...scroll up or down the page How to...unfreeze How to...use internet tips and shortcuts

IPAD
How to...use your new IPAD

How to...Restore Internet Connections for Macs on Wifi
 * MAC INFORMATION**

MAINTENANCE
How to...speed up FireFox browser

MISCELLANEOUS
How to...use System Restore

PHOTOS
How to...file pictures in My Pictures How to...retrieve photos erased from camera card

PRINTERS
How to...adjust the size of print from internet How to...reconnect your printer to your compute__r__

How to...buy a new windows computer How to... Buy a Windows 7 Computer How to...buy a first computer or replace your old one How to...buy a first printer or replace your old one How to...donate your old computer How to...prepare to buy a new desktop or laptop How to...set up Windows 7
 * PURCHASES/COMPUTER/COMPONENTS**
 * How to...buy a laptop**

WORD PROCESSING
How to...change cases on Open Office How to...copy and paste How to...customize your document How to...double space on Open Office or Works How to...download and install Open Office How to...drag a window up, down, or across the screen How to...file documents How to...highlight How to...make a template How to...print an error message How to...scroll up or down the page How to...underline text How to...unfreeze How to...use My Documents

=== NOTE: IF YOU NEED INSTRUCTIONS FOR A PROCEDURE WHICH IS NOT LISTED HERE, **EMAIL US AT adams@..........................** AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO CREATE THOSE INSTRUCTIONS AND TO INCLUDE THEM IN THIS LIST.===

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**Tech Support ** ( For Support StaffOnly **) i**s for those working behind the scenes, IP addresses, NIC installations, etc.
= = =HISTORY AT LA POSADA=

Some writing has already been done. See Bob Reierson if you are interested in writing history of La Posada.
=MEDIA SERVICES AT LA POSADA= ===The way in which audio/video is provided at La Posada is under re-construction. This includes better sound services for those with hearing aids in the major meeting rooms. Watch this site for more information...===

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