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The ECTU documents manager (EDM) organizes and tracks manuals created and maintained by the Oregon State University Extension Service's Computing Technology Unit (ECTU).
Feel free to read and print the documents, but please contact ECTU before reproducing or using any of these texts for anything other than personal use. You can call ECTU at 541-737-4177 or send an email to cng4.help@oregonstate.edu.
Documents are arranged into the following categories:
Access
| Access 2003 Version 1.0, May 19 |
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A comprehensive collection of documents which cover setup and use of Microsoft Access 2003. The zip file includes a manual, tutorials, and sample files. |
| Advanced Access 2000 Version 1.0, September 2000 |
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This manual is for people who are comfortable with Access but seek more advanced capabilities with queries, Outlook interfacing, and merging with Excel graphs. |
| Intermediate Access 2000 Version 1.0, July 2001 |
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This document is aimed at users already familiar with basic terminology and tasks. It covers advanced and custom queries as well as table design. |
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Acrobat
| Acrobat 6 Version 1.0, March 2004 |
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Explains how to use Adobe Acrobat 6 to create and edit files and to create forms. Does not include an additional sample document. |
| Acrobat 7 Version 1.0, October 2005 |
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Explains how to use Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 to create and edit files as well as to create forms. This zip file contains a manual, tutorial, and a sample documents (the 1040EZ tax form in PDF format). |
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Contribute
| Contribute 2 Version 1.0, November 2003 |
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Instructions for configuring and using Macromedia Contribute 2. There is special emphasis on using templates. |
| Contribute 3 Version 1.0, August 2005 |
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A visual guide which describes setup and basic use of Macromedia Contribute 3. |
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Dreamweaver
| Dreamweaver MX Version 1.0, February 2005 |
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Instructions on using Macromedia Dreamweaver to create and design webpages with and without templates. |
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Excel
| Excel 2002/XP Version 1.0, October 2002 |
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A large manual which covers many topics using "building block" style lessons. Each works with others on its own. Please note: Excel 2003 is the newest version. |
| Intermediate Excel 2000 Version 1.0, March 2000 |
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This manual focuses on customizing Excel, using Excel as a database, workbooks and sheets, printing settings, and formulas. |
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Outlook
| Outlook 2003 Version 2.1, May 2006 |
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A visual manual for using email, the calendar, tasks, and archiving in Microsoft Outlook 2003. |
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PowerPoint
| Advanced PowerPoint 2000 Version 1.0, March 2000 |
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This advanced manual explains using Wizards, inserting and enhancing text, slide management, graphics, importing work, changing views, and running slideshows as well as printing slides and handouts, transitions, and multimedia. |
| Beginning PowerPoint 2000 Version 1.0, May 2000 |
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This manual demonstrates the basic Wizard and explains the various uses of templates. It covers basic navigation and toolbar functions and also demonstrates style and backgrounds. It includes other general topics such as saving and printing. |
| PowerPoint 2003 Version 1.0, October 2005 |
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This zip file includes a tutorial, tips & tricks and several tutorial files. |
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Publisher
| Intermediate Publisher 2000 Version 1.0, September 2000 |
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This manual explains how to use wizards and manual formatting when dealing with basic design, layout, managing publications, advanced text editing techniques, saving files, opening files, and graphics techniques. |
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Video Conferencing
| ViaVideo Version 2.0, May 2006 |
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A comprehensive manual for installation, configuration, and use of the PolyCom ViaVideo. |
| ViaVideo - Visual Guide Version 2.0, April 2006 |
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This is a full color tabloid sized (11x17) double-sided guide to setting up and using the PolyCom ViaVideo video conference system. This often serves as a useful alternative to the longer manual. |
| ViewStation 128 Version 2.1, April 2006 |
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A comprehensive manual for installation, configuration, and use of the PolyCom ViewStation 128. |
| ViewStation 128 - Visual Guide Version 2.0, April 2006 |
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This is a full color tabloid sized (11x17) double-sided guide to setting up and using the PolyCom ViewStation 128 video conference system. This often serves as a useful alternative to the longer manual. |
| ViewStation FX Version 2.0, April 2006 |
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A comprehensive manual for installation, configuration, and use of the PolyCom ViewStation FX. |
| ViewStation FX - Visual Guide Version 2.0, April 2006 |
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This is a full color tabloid sized (11x17) double-sided guide to setting up and using the PolyCom ViewStation FX video conference system. This often serves as a useful alternative to the longer manual. |
| VSX 5000 Version 2.3, April 2006 |
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A comprehensive manual for installation, configuration, and use of the PolyCom VSX 5000. |
| VSX 5000 - Visual Guide Version 2.1, April 2006 |
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This is a full color tabloid sized (11x17) double-sided guide to setting up and using the PolyCom VSX 5000 video conference system. This often serves as a useful alternative to the longer manual. |
| VSX 7000 Version 2.2, April 2006 |
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A comprehensive manual for installation, configuration, and use of the PolyCom VSX 7000. |
| VSX 7000 - Visual Guide Version 2.0, April 2006 |
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This is a full color tabloid sized (11x17) double-sided guide to setting up and using the PolyCom VSX 7000 video conference system. This often serves as a useful alternative to the longer manual. |
| VSX 7000 Multipoint - Visual Guide Version 1.0, May 2006 |
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This document explains how to create a multipoint conference call with a PolyCom VSX 7000 device. It is a one-sided full color visual guide to creating a multipoint call. |
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Windows
| Image file Types Version 1.1, February 2004 |
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This document explains the differences between several major file formats for images and pictures. the pros and cons for each are explained as well as the best time to use each format. |
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Word
| Advanced Word 2000 Version 1.0, August 2000 |
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This manual highlights the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2000 such as merging, bookmarks, and AutoText. |
| Word 2003 Version 1.0, February 2005 |
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A basic manual covering the common tasks and tools in Microsoft Word 2003. |
| Word MailMerge Version 1.0, April 2005 |
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This document contains detailed instructions for various merges in Microsoft Word 2003 including mail merge from multiple sources such as Outlook and Excel. |
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