Tutorials

Here are some tutorials we hope you find helpful. More tutorials will be added when possible. Visit the FAQ page for answers to some common questions. If you still need assistance, please call the Help Desk at 360.802.7129. 

Applications

FirstClass Email

Access FirstClass email at home
There are two ways to check your email at home. The software program can be downloaded and installed onto your computer, or you can use your internet browser and connect directly to the server. Follow these instructions (pdf) for either choice.

Features of FirstClass
Learn the difference between a contact and a mail list, how to use your calendar, and many other features of FirstClass in the brochure (pdf).

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint
For a few quick tips and hints created in PowerPoint, click here.

Excel
For a few quick tips and hints created in PowerPoint, click here.

Word 2003
Microsoft has many online tutorials and audio courses available to help you. Below you will find several courses that may help you.
    • Learn the basics here

     •  Quick Reference Card

     •  Inserting graphics

For additional free, self-paced courses, visit Microsoft's Office Online section at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/FX100565001033.aspx.

Windows Operating System

Windows XP Basics
Learn some basic navigation skills using Windows XP including adding a printer with this tutorial (pdf).

Macintosh Operating System

Add a printer on a Mac with OS X
Here (pdf) is the answer.

Change the startup disk from OS 9.X to OS X or from OS X to OS 9.X
For those Mac users who have a dual bootable Mac, here (pdf) are for the instructions to switch back and forth.