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  Acrobat - Advanced features - Documentation from Adobe on advanced features of Acrobat
  Acrobat - Scanning text into PDF - How to scan documents using Adobe Acrobat 7.0
  Basic Scanning - The basics of scanning; what programs to use and the basic steps in each.
  Basic Unix Commands - Unix commands that are useful to know when logged into a server or Unix shell.
  CD and DVD Burning - How to burn CDs and DVDs using Roxio and other software.
  Cleaner 6 - Using Cleaner 6 to compress video files and/or export to other formats.
  Collecting Data Using the Gather Tool - Using the Gather tool for quick surveys, evaluations, etc.
  Contribute--Introduction - How to get started using Macromedia's Contribute for web editing.
  Copyright - Copyright information and resources
  Creating Digital Photo Albums - How to convert your digital photos into an attractive and easy to use web site to share with friends and family.
  Digital Sound and Video-Intro - The basics of digital sound and video files
  Dreamweaver MX - Dreamweaver MX support page. Manuals, tips, and more.
  From Waves to Digits - Converting LPs, cassette tapes and VHS tapes to digital format
  Guide to Using WS-FTP - How to upload files to a server using WS-FTP.
  Introduction to NJStar - A simple introduction to NJStar, a Chinese word processor.
  Meeting Maker - Information on how to use Meeting Maker.
  Putting your Syllabus Online - How to put your syllabus on the web
  Quickstart Guide to iMovie - Using iMovie 3 to Create Video
  Safe Computing Practices - How to protect yourself from viruses, adware, and spyware. How to keep information private.
  Scanning Photos - Detailed information on scanning photographs.
  Scanning Text on a PC - Video - How to scan on the new HP Scanners using Adobe Acrobat
  Screenplay - Using the Screenplay non-linear video editing machines
  Streaming Video - How and why to stream video on the web.
  Using blogs in the classroom - Information on appropriate software and uses of blogs in the classroom.
  Using Fetch - Using Fetch to upload files to a server.
  Wikis and Blogs - The basics of wikis and blogs.

 

These are documents that will help you use the software in the New Media Lab as well as much of the software and resources supported by our department. If you can't find what you're looking for here, please ask. We're always trying to add to this collection and keep it up to date.