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AntiVirus

• Create/Edit a Scheduled Scan of your HD with SAV 10.1
• Delete a Quarantined File from Symantec Antivirus
• Disable Symantec AV & Spyware Prevention
• EN Computer Quick How Tos (UP)
• Install and Configure SAV Corporate Edition 9.x for Windows
• Install and Configure SAV Corporate Edition 10.1 for Windows
• Remove Symantec / Norton AntiVirus and LiveUpdate
• Run Symantec LiveUpdate Check
• Run Symantec Security Check
• Run Trend Micro's House Call
• Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) client scanning for hours

Core Curriculum

• Access Staff's Scores in Web-Based Training (WBT)
• Create a User Profile for ANGEL and WBT
• Log on to ANGEL and Access Group
• Update Sun's Java 2 Runtime Environment Plug-in
• Use ANGEL to Access Core Curriculum

EN Computers

• Add a Public Folder to Your Favorites in Outlook
• Forward your Access Account to Exchange
• Forward your PSU Email
• Work with Offline Files
• Create/Edit a Scheduled Scan of Your Hard Drive

FileMaker Pro

• Access Standard USPS Abbreviations in Mailing List v4.1
• Apply a Format to a Field in FileMaker Pro v4
• Apply FileMaker Pro 4.0v2 Updater
• Apply FileMaker Pro 4.0v3 Updater
• Clone a FileMaker 4.x File
• Compress a FileMaker Pro 4.x File
• Convert an Older FileMaker Pro database to FileMaker Pro 4
• Convert Excel file to FileMaker Pro 4
• Create a Button in Filemaker Pro v4
• Create a FileMaker Pro v4 File
• Create a Script in FileMaker Pro v4
• Delete Address Records from Mailing List v4.1
• Empty TEMP folders
• Enter a Record in Mailing List v4.1
• Enter Prefs Screen Optional Fields for Mailing List v4.1
• Install FileMaker Pro v4
• Prevent Crashes in Financial Records 4.1
• Prevent Winspool.drv errors in FileMaker Pro Files
• Recover a FileMaker Pro v4 file
• Share FileMaker Pro Database Files on a network
• Share FileMaker Pro files on Windows XP Service Pack 2 machines
• Understand the Mailing List v4.1 Program
• Use the Printing Screen for Mailing List v4.1
• Use the YDAR
• Use the zRecover_FR_Files program

Forms

• Using the Access Account Application Form
• Request a Web Account
• Use the Photo Release Form

Hardware

Internet Explorer

• Install Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
• Install QuickTime for Windows using the Standalone Installer
• Limit Spyware Infections
• Organize & Delete Favorites in IE v6
• Update Sun's Java 2 Runtime Environment Plug-in
• Use Pop-up Blocker on a Windows XP SP2-based computer
• "Wrong" Information being entered in Internet Explorer Form fields

MS Office - Excel

• Add Formatting to an Excel worksheet
• Adjust Chart Formatting in Excel
• Changing Column Widths and Row Heights in Excel
• Configuring Excel for Web Output
• Consolidate Data in Excel
• Create & Apply Styles in Excel
• Create 3-D Formulas in Excel
• Create a Combination Chart in Excel
• Create an Outline in Excel
• Create and Maintain External Links in Excel
• Customize Toolbars & Menus in Excel
• Cut & Copy Data in an Excel Worksheet
• Enter and Edit Formulas in an Excel Worksheet
• Entering Simple Functions and Use AUTOSUM in an Excel Worksheet
• Explore View Options in Excel
• Filter a List in Excel
• Insert & Delete Ranges in an Excel Worksheet
• Insert an Entire Row or Column in Excel
• Linking to a Particular Excel Worksheet from a Web Page
• Making Excel Interactive on the Web
• Manage Comments and Create Text Boxes in Excel
• Navigating in an Excel Worksheet
• Preventing Graphics from Downloading in Excel
• Preventing the Automatic Creation of Hyperlinks in Excel
• Protect an Excel Worksheet
• Reducing the File Size of a Web Page in Excel
• Saving an Excel Chart as a Web Page
• Saving an Excel Worksheet as a Web Page
• Selecting Non-Continuous Cells in Excel
• Setting Cell Alignment in Excel
• Sort a List in Excel
• Understand Saving Excel Documents as Web Pages
• Use & Create a Template in Excel
• Using the Chart Wizard in Excel
• Work with a Range of Cells in Excel

MS Office - PowerPoint

• Add sound and video to a PowerPoint presentation [Microsoft Office's Assistance site]
• Adding a New Slide to a PPT 2007 Presentation
• Changing a Presentation Theme in PowerPoint 2007
• Applying Design Templates in PowerPoint
• Changing a Slide's Layout in PowerPoint
• Create a PPT 2007 Presentation from an Installed Theme
• Create and Edit WordArt in PowerPoint
• Create and Use Autoshape in Word and PowerPoint
• Importing (Reusing) Slides into PowerPoint 2007
• Inserting and Formatting Shapes in PowerPoint 2007
• Inserting and Formatting Tables in PowerPoint 2007
• Inserting Charts into PowerPoint 2007
• Inserting Clip Art, Movies, Sounds and Pictures into a PowerPoint Slide
• Inserting, Resizing and Formatting Clip Art in PowerPoint 2007
• Inserting Movies into PowerPoint 2007
• Inserting SmartArt in PowerPoint 2007 Presentations
• Install PSU's Licensed Office 2003 Program
• Playing sounds and movies in PowerPoint 2003 [Microsoft Office's Assistance site]
• Starting a New Slide in PowerPoint
• Upgrade Office 2003 from CD
• Using a Picture or Symbol as a Bullet in PowerPoint 2007
• Using AutoContent Wizard in PowerPoint
• Using Animation on PowerPoint 2007 Slides
• Using the Web-Based Image Resource Library
• Working with the Pack and Go Wizard in PowerPoint
• Create and Insert a Screen Shot into Word or PowerPoint

MS Office - Word

• Apply Microsoft Office 2003 Updates
• Apply Borders in Word
• Add Bullets or Numbers in Word
• Apply a Drop Cap in Word
• Convert Newsletters to HTML
• Copy Formatting in Word
• How to Create Page Setup for Brochure in Word
• Create an Indent in Word
• Create & Use Autoshapes in Word and PowerPoint
• Create PDF's with Word
• Create Tables in Word
• Create and Use Tabs in Word
• Define, Apply and Modify a Style in Word
• Format Tables in Word
• Install PSU's Licensed Office 2003 Program
• Select, Cut, Copy, Paste Text and Graphics in Word
• Set the Default Font in Word
• Upgrade Office 2003 from CD
• Use Word's Track Change Feature
• Work with Graphics in Microsoft Word
• Create and Insert a Screen Shot into Word or PowerPoint
• Use a Picture or Symbol as a Bullet in Word 2007
• Change the Default Envelope Fonts in Word 2007
• Create Custom Label Layout in Word 2007

MS Picture Manager

• Use Microsoft Picture Manager

NetMeeting

• Use NetMeeting to Join a Training Session
• Use NetMeeting to Receive Remote Support

Password

• Change your PSU Access Account Password and College AG Password

SharePoint

• Access IT's training materials
• Add to a Document Library on a SharePoint Site
• Add SharePoint Site to Trusted Sites in IE
• Add Users to a SharePoint Site
• Edit a Document in a SharePoint Document Library
• Log into a SharePoint Site

Utilities - VPN

• Add Programs and Ports to Windows XP SP2 Firewall Exceptions List
• Installing the VPN Client v5.x for Windows XP
• Prepare for Windows XP Service Pack 2 Install
• Reset VPN to not Launch at Startup
• Share FileMaker Pro files on Windows XP Service Pack 2 machines
• Troubleshoot VPN Connections for Windows
• Use Cisco VPN Client 4.0.3 (D) with Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Use Cisco VPN Client 5.x with Windows XP Service Pack 2

Web Based Training (WBT)

• Use WBT to Access Core Curriculum
• Log onto WBT and Access Courses
• Use a Web Based Training (WBT) Course Offline
• View your own Core Curriculum scores in Web Based Training

Windows XP

• Check the Amount of RAM in your EN computer
• Check the Size of your Hard Drive in your Enterprise Computer
• Create a System Restore Point in Windows XP
• Install High Priority (Critical) Updates
• Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Map & Disconnect Network Drives in Windows XP
• Move or Copy Files or Folders using Windows Explorer
• Prevent Crashes in Financial Records 4.1
• Set Power Options in Windows XP
• Set up Quick Launch in Windows XP
• Update Sun's Java 2 Runtime Environment Plug-in
• Use Cisco VPN Client 4.0.3 (D) with Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Use Cisco VPN Client 4.8 with Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Use Easy CD Creator
• Use NetMeeting to Receive Remote Support
• Use Outlook Web Access on a Windows XP SP2-based computer
• Use Pop-up blocker on a Windows XP SP2-based computer
• Use Windows Movie Maker 2
• Verify or Re-enter Network TCP/IP Settings in EN Machines
• Verify or Re-enter AG DNS Settings
• Zip or Unzip a File or Folder in Windows XP

Outlook - Calendar, Outlook Web Access (OWA), Contacts

• Access Outlook Web Access (OWA)
• Access Outlook Web Access (OWA) ... in the new Domain
• Add a Recurring Appointment in Outlook Calendar
• Clean up your Contacts in Outlook
• Color Appointments and Meetings Automatically
• Color Code Your Calendar in Outlook
• Create & Send a Meeting Request in Outlook
• Create an Event in Outlook
• Create and See a Group Schedule at a Glance in Outlook
• Create and Use a Distribution List in Outlook
• Create Web-enabled Folders in Outlook (Directory County, Directory Services)
• Display Different Calendar Views in Outlook
• Print your Calender in Outlook
• Remove a Name from the History List in Outlook
• RSS Feeds Setup in Outlook 2007
• Remove Extra Contact Folders from Outlook's Address Book
• Share and Use an Attached Contact and Distribution List
• Troubleshoot Inability to Open Shared Calendars in Outlook 2003
• Verify Computer and Outlook Time Settings
• View Another Person's Calendar
• Understand the OWA Window
• Use Outlook Web Access on a Windows XP SP2-based computer
• Use the Address Book/Contacts in Outlook
• Work with Attachments in OWA
• Window Mobile Phone Sync with Exchange Server

New Domain

• Access Outlook Web Access ... in the new domain
• AG Domain DNS & WINS Network Setting
• Cleanup your E-Mail
• Configure Outlook 2003 to use RPC over HTTP ... in the new domain
• Create a Subfolder in your inbox in Outlook
• Migrate your Blackberry
• Record your Outlook Calendar Permissions

Hardware - Printers

• Add a LPR Printer to Windows XP
• Add a Printer via a Standard TCP/IP Port
• Add a Shared Network Printer in a County Ext Office with a Print Server
• Assign an IP Address on HP Printers
• Change HP Printer Properties on each Work Station
• Install HP Printer from HP Printer Wizard v3.06
• Install HP Printer from HP Printer Wizard v4.00
• Manage Your Printer
• Set up High End Apple Printer on your Windows XP computer
• Troubleshoot HP Printer with No JetDirect Page
• Update HP Install Network Printer Wizard

Server

• Assign an IP Address on HP Printers
• Change HP Printer Properties on each Work Station
• Configure Backup Script
• Create a Folder for Personal Data
• Check for Server Hardware Errors
• Restore from Your Backup on the Server
• Release and Renew IP numbers
• Reset VPN to not Launch at Startup
• Swap external backup drives

Outlook - Email

• Access Outlook Web Access
• Add Junk or Spam to Blocked Senders List
• Cleanup your E-Mail
• Configure Outlook 2003 with Exchange Settings
• Configure Outlook 2003 to use RPC over HTTP
• Configure Multiple Email Accounts on the same machine - Outlook 2003 with Exchange
• Create & Use Signatures in Outlook
• Create a New Outlook 2003 with Exchange Profile
• Create a Rule for Junk Mail and Adult Content Messages
• Create a SubFolder in Outlook
• Create an Out of Office Response in Outlook
• Create, Respond, Send email Messages
• Forward your Access Account to Exchange
• Forward your PSU Email
• How To Turn Off Outlook's Reading Pane
• How To Understand Phishing
• How To Understand Spam
• Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 configured as POP3 Freezing when Re-opened
• Move Seasonal or Less Used Outlook Folder to Local Storage
• Obtain Nextel 7520 Handheld (Blackberry) Help
• Outlook with Exchange Stops Sending/Receiving New Mail (e.g. Working Offline)
• Remove a Name from the History List in Outlook
• Remove Attachments in Outlook
• Retrieve Outlook's Internet Headers
• Update your Offline Files after they have been created
• Understand the OWA Window
• Use the Address Book/Contacts in Outlook
• Use the Find Features in Outlook
• Use the Organize Features in Outlook 2003
• Using Penn State's Spam Filter
• Work with Attachments in Outlook

Outlook - Tasks

• Accept or Reject Assigned Tasks in Outlook
• Assign Tasks to Others in Outlook
• Categorize your Tasks in Outlook
• Change your Tasks and TaskPad view in Outlook
• Create, Edit and Manage Tasks in Outlook

Utilities - Acrobat

• Create and Edit Weblinks in Acrobat v5
• Create and Edit Weblinks in Acrobat v6
• Create PDF's with Word
• Extract Graphics from a PDF document for Acrobat 4 & 5
• Extract Graphics from a PDF document for Acrobat 6
• Extract Text from a PDF document for Acrobat 4 or higher
• Install and Configure Adobe Reader for Windows

Spyware

• Disable Symantec AV & Spyware Prevention
• How To Understand Phishing
• Install and Configure Spy Sweeper
• Install and Configure Spybot-Search & Destroy 1.4 (remove Spyware)
• Install and Configure SpywareBlaster
• Limit Spyware Infections
• Manual Removal Steps for Common Spyware
• Perform Routine Computer Maintenance
• Recover from Spyware Infections
• Recover from Spyware Infections - Advanced
• Remove Spybot-Search & Destroy
• Remove SpywareBlaster & Spybot-Search & Destroy
• Run Microsoft's Malware Removal Tool
• Run Symantec Security Check
• Run Trend Micro's House Call
• Turn Off Spybot Automatic Update on Start

Communications

• Migrate your Blackberry
• Obtain Nextel 7520 Handheld Blackberry Help
• Selecting Mobile Devices
• Mobile Device Setup ... aka Blackberry