Office of Information Technology Newsletter
June 27, 2000
How To's
Summer Work in Progress
Summertime Training
Power Issues
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Here's a Tip for Word 97/2000:
Single- and double-spacing (in Word). Quickly change to double-spacing by highlighting the text to change and press CTRL-2. To change back to single-spacing, press CTRL-1. For a space-and-a-half, use CTRL-5. For more finite control over line spacing, go to the Format menu, select Paragraph and click the Indents And Spacing tab. You'll control spacing within a paragraph, as well as before and after it.
How To's
June's Newsletter focuses on How To's. The web links provided in this month's newsletter will show how to:
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Check your PC for viruses and keep your virus definitions updated
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Configure your home computer to receive e-mail using Outlook Express
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Using Shortcut Keys
Viruses
are always a threat. Check the following link (print the pages if
necessary) for all the information required to keep your computer
virus-free. Every user needs to be prepared for the inevitable new
strain or mutation.. Are you prepared for the next outbreak?
Check your PC now!
http://www.nv2.commnet.edu/csv99/avirus/fighting_viruses.htm
Faculty
and staff who would like to receive their e-mail at home can configure
Outlook Express to receive e-mail from multiple accounts. When Outlook Express is opened, e-mail from all sources will come into
one place on your computer. NVCC e-mail comes from an Internet
e-mail account and MS Exchange e-mail account. Again, configuring
Outlook Express to open both e-mail accounts can guarantee that all your
e-mail will be available.
Read (and print, if necessary) the pages at the following link. Follow the steps carefully.
http://www.nv2.commnet.edu/csv99/brochures/HomeEMail.html
Keyboard
shortcuts make quick work of repetitive tasks like printing, or copying
and pasting. Learn some keyboard commands to do these tasks rather
than reaching for the mouse. Click here to go to a page of
keyboard shortcuts available in Office 2000:
http://www.nv2.commnet.edu/csv99/brochures/shortcuts.htm
TopSummer Work in Progress
NVCC is undergoing network renovations this summer. Projects include:
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New network closets in Kinney Hall
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All new CAT6 network drops in Kinney Hall (replacing current network cables)
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New Cisco network switches to replace existing Digital hubs and bridges
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New Banner Forms Server, dedicated to Banner use only
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Emergency power and additional power to support network servers located in E604/E605
Network closet construction is in progress, along with electrical power installations in Ekstrom at this time. The Banner Forms server is on its way. Our IT staff will be directing the project. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Summertime Training
The following Office 2000 classes are now available:
Overview to Office 2000
Outlook 2000 E-Mail
Outlook 2000 Calendar
Outlook 2000 Personal Folders
Overview to Access 2000
Beginning and Intermediate Excel 2000
PowerPoint 2000 Quickstart
Beginning and Intermediate Word 2000
For training in WebCT:
Introduction to WebCT
WebCT Part II (converting files to html)
WebCT Part III (converting PowerPoint to html)
Signups are available at the following website:
http://www.nv2.commnet.edu/csv99/Training.htm
Power Issues
Summertime brings with it the usual thunderstorms and air-conditioning demands. Our IT staff have noted that after a violent thunderstorm where the campus has lost power, power surges and spikes have taken their toll on computer hard drives, power supplies or motherboards. Also our staff spends 1 to 2 days following a violent storm just repairing damaged equipment.
We would like to remind you to:
- turn off your computer at the end of each day
- turn off your computer at the power
strip
That way, you'll be conserving power, and at the
same time, saving your computer from possible damage.
Visit
our website at http://www.nv2.commnet.edu/csv99/default.htm