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User:Amontoya

2012-03-15T16:05:58Z

Amontoya:

==Amy Montoya==

This is Amy's Wiki. Amy has created Wikis before. So Amy is not terribly entertained creating a wiki about herself. Go visit Amy's blog instead. [http://www.amynoyumenoai.tumblr.com Amy's Blog]

However, because this is for work, here is a numbered list about what I love about my job:
* Its fun.
* There is candy.
* I can do homework during night shifts.
* We play the name game like every other day.

Also, here is a picture. Because I'm supposed to do this... Thanks Tami for this project.

[[File:MyFace.jpg]]

User:Amontoya

2012-03-15T16:05:18Z

Amontoya:

This is Amy's Wiki. Amy has created Wikis before. So Amy is not terribly entertained creating a wiki about herself. Go visit Amy's blog instead. [http://www.amynoyumenoai.tumblr.com Amy's Blog]

However, because this is for work, here is a numbered list about what I love about my job:
* Its fun.
* There is candy.
* I can do homework during night shifts.
* We play the name game like every other day.

Also, here is a picture. Because I'm supposed to do this... Thanks Tami for this project. [[File:MyFace.jpg]]

User:Amontoya

2012-03-15T16:03:49Z

Amontoya: Created page with "This is Amy's Wiki. Amy has created Wikis before. So Amy is not terribly entertained creating a wiki about herself. Go visit Amy's blog instead. [http://www.amynoyumenoai.tumblr...."

This is Amy's Wiki. Amy has created Wikis before. So Amy is not terribly entertained creating a wiki about herself. Go visit Amy's blog instead. [http://www.amynoyumenoai.tumblr.com Amy's Blog]

However, because this is for work, here is a numbered list about what I love about my job:

Also, here is a picture. Because I'm supposed to do this... Thanks Tami for this project. [[File:MyFace.jpg]]

File:MyFace.jpg

2012-03-15T16:03:05Z

Amontoya:

Ichat

2010-11-10T14:55:37Z

Amontoya:

[[Image:iChat.png|right]]
'''iChat''' is the Instant Messaging program which comes with Mac OS X. iChat is capable of text, audio and video chatting. People with AIM screen names may use iChat just as they would use the AOL client. Also, if you have a google chat account, it can be used with iChat, as well as Mac to Mac chat.

==Getting started==
The first time you open up iChat you will need to follow the step-by-step set-up procedure for setting up your iChat client. If you already have an account with any of the above mentioned chat softwares. If you do not have a screen name, you will need to first create one.

[[Image:iChat2.png|right]]
==Buddy Lists==
In iChat, your contacts show up in your Buddy List (pictured right). To begin a text-based conversation simply double click on a buddy's name and a window will open in which you can type messages. To add a buddy to you list click on the + at the bottom of page, you may then either select somebody from your address book, or click "New Person" to add a completely new entry.

==Audio Chat==
For audio chat to work in iChat both you and the person you wish to talk with must be using iChat and have a microphone available on your computer. If your buddy is able to use audio chatting this icon will appear next to his/her name in your buddy list: [[Image:IChat3.png]]. Click on this icon and it will "call them", thereby initiating the voice chat. All new Macintosh laptops have microphones built-in.

==Video Chat==
To chat using video, you should attach your video camera first before opening the iChat program, or if you have a more recent Macintosh, they will have the webcams built-in. When opened program should automatically detect the camera. It is recommended that you use an [[Apple]]-recommended camera such as an iSight to ensure compatibility.

[[Category:Tutorials]]
[[Category:Macintosh software]]

Desktops

2010-11-10T14:04:55Z

Amontoya:

A '''desktop computer''' is a stationary [[computer]] that usually includes a base tower and a monitor. The tower is basically the computer, which you connect your monitor, mouse, keyboard and speakers to.

Most students do not purchase this kind of computer because it does not have the portability that a [[laptop]] does. Some students however prefer a desktop computer because they are generally more powerful than a laptop computer.

{{stub}}

[[Category:Hardware]]

Blog

2010-10-20T15:14:01Z

Amontoya: /* How to */

A '''Blog''' or '''Weblog''' is a type of [[website]] where entries are made (such as in a journal or diary), displayed in a reverse chronological order.

Blogs, among other things, can effectively serve in place of printed, e-mailed, and web-based newsletters. Additionally, due to the extensive [[RSS]] support built into most blogging platforms, content from blogs can easily be syndicated onto multiple [[websites]].

==Common features==
* [[Pingbacks]] and [[TrackBacks]]
* [[RSS]] feeds
* Comments
* Tags and categories

==How to==
The instructions below assume you already have a blog at �鶹��Ƶ. If you would like to start a new blog Contact, [mailto:web@gustavus.edu].

#First, you'll want to go to the webpage that your blog is on. For example, you point your [[web browser]] to the admin page for your blog (e.g. if your blog was located at <nowiki>http://blogname.blog.gustavus.edu/</nowiki> then your admin page will be located at <nowiki>https://blogname.blog.gustavus.edu/wp-admin/</nowiki>)
# Log in using your [[�鶹��Ƶ username]] and [[�鶹��Ƶ password|password]].
# This should bring up the dashboard, which gives you information about the blog. On the left is your blog admin navigation. Move your mouse over "Posts" and click on the downward-pointing arrow that appears, to reveal the Posts options.
# Click on "Add New."
# This should bring up the post composition page. If you are familiar with [[Microsoft Word]], it is pretty straightforward from here. The title (most important part of the post) goes in the box at the top and the body goes in the big box below that. On the right, you can put in[[tags]] and put it in a certain [[category]].
# When you are happy with your post, click on the button on the right labeled "Publish."
# Sit back and relax while your post is automatically sent to your blog's page, all of your subscribers, the main blog page, the oncampus page, and many other pages across the �鶹��Ƶ [[website]].

These videos can help you understand more about publishing on your blog:

* [http://wordpress.tv/2009/01/15/writing-and-publishing-a-post/ Writing and Publishing a Post]
* [http://wordpress.tv/2009/01/14/saving-and-returning-to-draft-posts-pages/ Saving and Returning to Draft Posts Pages]
* [http://wordpress.tv/2009/01/05/embedding-photos-video-audio-into-your-posts/ Embedding Photos, Video, and Audio Into Your Posts]
* [http://wordpress.tv/2009/01/14/adding-categories-and-tags-to-your-posts/ Adding Categories and Tags to Your Posts]

==�鶹��Ƶ blogs==
All of the [http://blog.gustavus.edu blogs at �鶹��Ƶ] are powered by [[WordPress MU]], the [[open source]] blogging software.

===Latest posts===
<rssgrabber maxitems="4" maxitemsperfeed="4" displaydescription="false">
http://feeds2.feedburner.com/�鶹��Ƶ/Blogs
</rssgrabber>

==Resources==
* [[7 tips for successful student blogging]]

==External links==
* [http://blog.gustavus.edu Blogs at �鶹��Ƶ]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog Blog article at Wikipedia]

[[Category:Blogging]]

Google Calendar

2010-05-20T19:59:21Z

Amontoya: /* Notifications */

[[Image:Google_calendar.png|250px|right]]
'''Google Calendar''' is a [[web-based]] group calendaring application hosted by [[Google]].

�鶹��Ƶ uses a [http://www.google.com/calendar/hosted/gustavus.edu/render special education edition of Google Calendar] as its campus-wide calendaring application. If you have a [[�鶹��Ƶ username]] and [[�鶹��Ƶ password|password]], you can use Google Calendar to manage and share your calendar and schedule meetings with other people at �鶹��Ƶ.

Google offers [http://services.google.com/apps/resources/overviews_breeze/Calendar/index.html a general video tutorial] that is not �鶹��Ƶ-specific, so some things may look slightly different and some features available to �鶹��Ƶ users may not be covered.

==Using Google Calendar==
===Logging in===
To log in to Google Calendar:
#Visit http://google.gustavus.edu/
#Enter your �鶹��Ƶ username and password
#You should be taken to your Google Calendar

===Calendar views===
One day, one week, and one month are the most common ways to view your calendar. You can choose how to view your calendar by clicking on the appropriate tab near the top of the page.
[[Image:Empty-month-view-tabs-highlighted.png]]

===Adding events===
To add an event:
#Click on your calendar at the time you want the event to be.
#Enter a description of the event in the box.
#If you want to adjust the time, simply put the time the event starts before your description.
#Then, if you are satisfied with the event click "Create Event." If you want to add more details, such as a location, description, or guests, click "edit event details."

[[Image:Addevent.png]]

===Editing event details===
Simply fill in the form to describe your event. You can set the event to repeat (weekly, every month, every year, etc.) change the event duration, and set a location for the event.

[[Image:EditingEvents.png]]

====Inviting guests to the event====
To invite guests:
<ol>
<li>Find the event you would like to invite guests to and select event details.</1i>
<li>Enter their e-mail addresses (including the @gustavus.edu domain portion) in the guest list.</li>
<li>Choose whether guests should be able to invite other guests and/or see who else is coming. When you create the event, Google will send your guests an e-mail asking them whether they plan to attend.

[[Image:Invites.png]]
</li>
</ol>

====Event options====
If you would like to receive a reminder you can choose to receive one by a pop-up window (if you have Google Calendar open), an [[SMS]] text message sent to your cell phone, or by e-mail.

Choose whether to appear to be available or busy during this time. (If you have to be in class, you are probably busy. However, if it is your birthday you may be available to go to an event.)

Finally, choose whether the event should be "Default" (�鶹��Ƶ users can see whether you are busy, but not what you are busy doing), "Private" (only you and people you give permission to see your calendar can see the event at all), or "Public" (anyone can see all details of the event).

[[Image:Event-details-options.png]]

===Calendar settings===
The settings for Google Calendar can be accessed from the Google "Settings" link in the upper right had corner of the Google Calendar window, or the settings link on the lower left of your My calendars list.

The "General Tab" allows you to change the information specific to your calendar, like the language, country, timezone and time format you like to use. They are all user specific, and you can change them in the pop-down menus. The Default View is the view that loads when you first load Google Calendar. Custom View is a customizable view, that adds a different option in the view choices across the top of the calendar.

The "Calendars Tab" shows you the other calendars you have access to and allows you to change the settings for those calendars. You can remove a calendar by clicking on the trash icon next to that calendar.

The "Mobile Setup Tab" allows you to set up your cell phone to receive notification of events and agendas from your Google Calendar.

[[Image:Calset.jpg|250px|right]]The settings for each individual calendar are set from the settings pop-down next to the calendar listing.

On the Calendar Details tab, you can change the name of the calendar, or supply a description of the calendar. This tab also allows you the option of embedding your calendar into an existing webpage. It also supplies you with web addresses for your calendar.

====Sharing your calendar====
The "Share this Calendar" tab (from the pop down settings next to the calendar listing) allows you set the sharing options for the calendar and share the calendar with specific users.

{| class="fancy"
|+
! Setting
! align="center" | Allows user
|-
|Make changes AND manage sharing|| align="center"|complete control over your calendar.
|-
| Make changes to events|| align="center"|ability to add and remove events on your calendar, but not adjust sharing
|-
| See all event details|| align="center"|to see all the event details, but they are not allowed to make any changes
|-
| See only busy/free || align="center"|to see only that you are busy or free.

|-
|}

====Notifications====
To get to Notifications, you must go into Calendar Settings at the top-right of the web page. From there, you click on the Calendar tab, and you will see the notifications next to your name of your calendar. You can set the default setting for the events on the calendar, and settings for invitations you receive on this page.

====SMS====
A type of notification is SMS, which allows you to check your calendar from your phone via text messaging. In order to use this service, you will need to register your phone with Google Calendar. (See Mobile Setup)

To receive a notification with your calendar information, send a text message containing one of the following commands to the shortcode '48368' (GVENT):

* 'next': request your next scheduled event
* 'day: request all of your scheduled events for the present day
* 'nday': request your events scheduled for the following day

You can also create an event with SMS by sending a text message with your event's details to the number above.

For example, if you send a message with something like "Chemistry Final 1pm Saturday," Google Calendar can figure out what you mean and pop the new event into your calendar.

Note: Only event information from YOUR calendar can be received or updated. This service is free, you will not be charged by Google to use this.

===Adding additional calendars===
[[Image:Caladdbut.jpg|150px|right]]
You can have and view multiple calendars.
====Add a new calendar====
To create a new calendar, that you own, click the '''create''' link on the My calendars list. This page allows you to create a new calendar and set the sharing options for that calendar. Once created the calendar will show up in your list of calendars.

====Subscribe to a public calendar====
There is a gallery of public calendars with an every growing variety of topics that you can subscribe to and view along with your personal Google calendar. To view or subscribe to this gallery, from the Add button at the top of the calendar listing select '''Add a public calendar'''. This will take you to the gallery of public calendars. To subscribe to one of the public calendars, click the Add to calendar button. There is also a search feature at the top of the page to search all the public calendars.

=====Useful �鶹��Ƶ-related public calendars=====
* [http://gustavus.edu/go/academiccalendar �鶹��Ƶ Academic Calendar]

====Add a friend's calendar====
There are multiple ways to add and view a friend's calendar. From the Add button at the top of the calendar list, select '''Add a friend's calendar''', or at the bottom of the calendar list enter your friends email address in the Add a friend's calendar box. You can also add a calendar by [[URL]] from the Add by URL option in the pop down under the add button.

====Hiding a calendar and removing a calendar====
Google Calendar allows you to toggle the viewing of a calendar on and off by clicking on the name of the calendar in the calendar list.

To '''remove''' a calendar from your list,
#Go to settings (in the upper right corner)
#Select the Calendar Tab
#Click the Delete Icon next to the Calendar you are trying to remove.
#Accept the confirmation.

====Importing calendar data from another source====
Google Calendar allows you to import data from other calendar programs. It accepts data in [[iCalendar]] and [[CSV]] formats.

=====Meeting Maker=====
Due to a limitation in [[Meeting Maker]], you will need to export your non-banner events and your banners from [[Meeting Maker]] separately.

To export non-banner data from [[Meeting Maker]], within the Meeting Maker application, select File, '''Export as ical by date''' (export a single file). This will allow you to create an *.ics file that can be imported into Google Calendar.

To export your banner data from [[Meeting Maker]], within the Meeting Maker application, select File, '''Export as Text...'''. Select the date range you want to export and uncheck the "Contacts" and "To-Dos" and click OK.
Then upload the file to [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/mmconvert/ https://gts.gac.edu/gts/mmconvert/] which will give you a *.ics file that can be imported into Google Calendar.

To import data into Google Calendar (if you have both banner and non-banner events from [[Meeting Maker]], you will have to import both of the *.ics files):
#From the '''Add''' button at the bottom of the calendar list select '''Import Calendar'''.
#Browse to the iCalendar file (*.ics from Meeting Maker export) that you created in your export.
#Choose the calendar that you wish to import the data to.
#Click the '''Import''' button.
#You will receive a confirmation regarding the number of events that were imported.

=====Palm Desktop=====
{{section-stub}}

=====Facebook=====
The social-networking website [[Facebook]] provides a service for creating social events, and allows users to subscribe to an [[iCalendar]] resource containing their events. For more information, see [[Facebook#Calendaring_and_Facebook|Facebook - Calendaring and Facebook]].

=====A Different Google Calendar Account=====

If you would like to import a calendar from a different google calendar account, google provides a way to export you calendars as a zip file in .ics format

To export your old google calendar:
# Log into your old google account and navigate to the google calendar page.
# On the left-hand side in the "My Calendars" box click the settings link.
# Next, click the link that says "Export My Calendars". This will download your calendars into a zip file which you can then import into your new google calendar account.

To import your calendars:
# From the Add button at the top of the calendar list select Import Calendar.
# Browse to the file you just recently created in the export.
# Choose the calendar that you wish to import the data to.
# Click the Import button.
# You will receive a confirmation regarding the number of events that were imported.

==Tips==

===Selecting a custom date range===

You can view a custom date range (for example, a three week period, or the two days of the nobel conference) by clicking dragging your mouse over the mini-calendar on the left hand side of the screen.

===Printing the Description Field for Events===

To print the information in the Description Field for events from Google Calendar
*switch to '''Agenda View'''
*select '''Print'''
*check the '''Print Descriptions''' checkbox (4th option)
*'''print'''

===Task List===

This list allows you to check off tasks through out the week or month as you complete them. To access yours simply select Tasks under my calendars on the left hand side. Once selected, the tasks list will appear on the right hand side of your calendar regardless of what viewing option you are in.

To add something to your task list, click right between the two yellow lines at the top, or click the + button at the bottom of the task list and begin typing. This will add tasks to your list. Simply press enter when you are finished typing. To remove items from your list, click on the item you want removed and click the trash can at the bottom of the tasks list.

[[Image:Tasks.png]]

There are other actions you can do with your list, for example making a new list, refreshing an old list, or renaming a list. To do this click on the icon in the bottom right hand corner of the task list.

The Actions icon, lower left corner of task list, will give you even more option for your task list.

==Syncing Google Calendar with other programs/devices==

It is possible to synchronize your Google Calendar with many [[smart phone]], [[PDA]], and [[desktop]] computer [[programs]].

There are valid reasons to do this, but before you start heading down that path please ask yourself, "Why don't I want to use the web interface?" The web interface is easy to use, and more features will work using the web interface than any other method.

If you decide that you do have a need to synchronize your calendar, for GTS's current recommendations for your device or program, please see [[Google Calendar Syncing]]

{{tech help}}

==External links==
* [http://services.google.com/apps/resources/overviews_breeze/Calendar/index.html Video tutorial]
* [http://www.google.com/support/calendar/ Google Calendar Help Center]
* [http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Calendar-Help Google Calendar Help Group]

[[Category:Google]]
[[Category:Calendar]]

Google Calendar

2010-05-20T19:54:50Z

Amontoya: /* Notifications */

[[Image:Google_calendar.png|250px|right]]
'''Google Calendar''' is a [[web-based]] group calendaring application hosted by [[Google]].

�鶹��Ƶ uses a [http://www.google.com/calendar/hosted/gustavus.edu/render special education edition of Google Calendar] as its campus-wide calendaring application. If you have a [[�鶹��Ƶ username]] and [[�鶹��Ƶ password|password]], you can use Google Calendar to manage and share your calendar and schedule meetings with other people at �鶹��Ƶ.

Google offers [http://services.google.com/apps/resources/overviews_breeze/Calendar/index.html a general video tutorial] that is not �鶹��Ƶ-specific, so some things may look slightly different and some features available to �鶹��Ƶ users may not be covered.

==Using Google Calendar==
===Logging in===
To log in to Google Calendar:
#Visit http://google.gustavus.edu/
#Enter your �鶹��Ƶ username and password
#You should be taken to your Google Calendar

===Calendar views===
One day, one week, and one month are the most common ways to view your calendar. You can choose how to view your calendar by clicking on the appropriate tab near the top of the page.
[[Image:Empty-month-view-tabs-highlighted.png]]

===Adding events===
To add an event:
#Click on your calendar at the time you want the event to be.
#Enter a description of the event in the box.
#If you want to adjust the time, simply put the time the event starts before your description.
#Then, if you are satisfied with the event click "Create Event." If you want to add more details, such as a location, description, or guests, click "edit event details."

[[Image:Addevent.png]]

===Editing event details===
Simply fill in the form to describe your event. You can set the event to repeat (weekly, every month, every year, etc.) change the event duration, and set a location for the event.

[[Image:EditingEvents.png]]

====Inviting guests to the event====
To invite guests:
<ol>
<li>Find the event you would like to invite guests to and select event details.</1i>
<li>Enter their e-mail addresses (including the @gustavus.edu domain portion) in the guest list.</li>
<li>Choose whether guests should be able to invite other guests and/or see who else is coming. When you create the event, Google will send your guests an e-mail asking them whether they plan to attend.

[[Image:Invites.png]]
</li>
</ol>

====Event options====
If you would like to receive a reminder you can choose to receive one by a pop-up window (if you have Google Calendar open), an [[SMS]] text message sent to your cell phone, or by e-mail.

Choose whether to appear to be available or busy during this time. (If you have to be in class, you are probably busy. However, if it is your birthday you may be available to go to an event.)

Finally, choose whether the event should be "Default" (�鶹��Ƶ users can see whether you are busy, but not what you are busy doing), "Private" (only you and people you give permission to see your calendar can see the event at all), or "Public" (anyone can see all details of the event).

[[Image:Event-details-options.png]]

===Calendar settings===
The settings for Google Calendar can be accessed from the Google "Settings" link in the upper right had corner of the Google Calendar window, or the settings link on the lower left of your My calendars list.

The "General Tab" allows you to change the information specific to your calendar, like the language, country, timezone and time format you like to use. They are all user specific, and you can change them in the pop-down menus. The Default View is the view that loads when you first load Google Calendar. Custom View is a customizable view, that adds a different option in the view choices across the top of the calendar.

The "Calendars Tab" shows you the other calendars you have access to and allows you to change the settings for those calendars. You can remove a calendar by clicking on the trash icon next to that calendar.

The "Mobile Setup Tab" allows you to set up your cell phone to receive notification of events and agendas from your Google Calendar.

[[Image:Calset.jpg|250px|right]]The settings for each individual calendar are set from the settings pop-down next to the calendar listing.

On the Calendar Details tab, you can change the name of the calendar, or supply a description of the calendar. This tab also allows you the option of embedding your calendar into an existing webpage. It also supplies you with web addresses for your calendar.

====Sharing your calendar====
The "Share this Calendar" tab (from the pop down settings next to the calendar listing) allows you set the sharing options for the calendar and share the calendar with specific users.

{| class="fancy"
|+
! Setting
! align="center" | Allows user
|-
|Make changes AND manage sharing|| align="center"|complete control over your calendar.
|-
| Make changes to events|| align="center"|ability to add and remove events on your calendar, but not adjust sharing
|-
| See all event details|| align="center"|to see all the event details, but they are not allowed to make any changes
|-
| See only busy/free || align="center"|to see only that you are busy or free.

|-
|}

====Notifications====
To get to Notifications, you must go into Calendar Settings at the top-right of the web page. From there, you click on the Calendar tab, and you will see the notifications next to your name of your calendar. You can set the default setting for the events on the calendar, and settings for invitations you receive on this page.

===Adding additional calendars===
[[Image:Caladdbut.jpg|150px|right]]
You can have and view multiple calendars.
====Add a new calendar====
To create a new calendar, that you own, click the '''create''' link on the My calendars list. This page allows you to create a new calendar and set the sharing options for that calendar. Once created the calendar will show up in your list of calendars.

====Subscribe to a public calendar====
There is a gallery of public calendars with an every growing variety of topics that you can subscribe to and view along with your personal Google calendar. To view or subscribe to this gallery, from the Add button at the top of the calendar listing select '''Add a public calendar'''. This will take you to the gallery of public calendars. To subscribe to one of the public calendars, click the Add to calendar button. There is also a search feature at the top of the page to search all the public calendars.

=====Useful �鶹��Ƶ-related public calendars=====
* [http://gustavus.edu/go/academiccalendar �鶹��Ƶ Academic Calendar]

====Add a friend's calendar====
There are multiple ways to add and view a friend's calendar. From the Add button at the top of the calendar list, select '''Add a friend's calendar''', or at the bottom of the calendar list enter your friends email address in the Add a friend's calendar box. You can also add a calendar by [[URL]] from the Add by URL option in the pop down under the add button.

====Hiding a calendar and removing a calendar====
Google Calendar allows you to toggle the viewing of a calendar on and off by clicking on the name of the calendar in the calendar list.

To '''remove''' a calendar from your list,
#Go to settings (in the upper right corner)
#Select the Calendar Tab
#Click the Delete Icon next to the Calendar you are trying to remove.
#Accept the confirmation.

====Importing calendar data from another source====
Google Calendar allows you to import data from other calendar programs. It accepts data in [[iCalendar]] and [[CSV]] formats.

=====Meeting Maker=====
Due to a limitation in [[Meeting Maker]], you will need to export your non-banner events and your banners from [[Meeting Maker]] separately.

To export non-banner data from [[Meeting Maker]], within the Meeting Maker application, select File, '''Export as ical by date''' (export a single file). This will allow you to create an *.ics file that can be imported into Google Calendar.

To export your banner data from [[Meeting Maker]], within the Meeting Maker application, select File, '''Export as Text...'''. Select the date range you want to export and uncheck the "Contacts" and "To-Dos" and click OK.
Then upload the file to [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/mmconvert/ https://gts.gac.edu/gts/mmconvert/] which will give you a *.ics file that can be imported into Google Calendar.

To import data into Google Calendar (if you have both banner and non-banner events from [[Meeting Maker]], you will have to import both of the *.ics files):
#From the '''Add''' button at the bottom of the calendar list select '''Import Calendar'''.
#Browse to the iCalendar file (*.ics from Meeting Maker export) that you created in your export.
#Choose the calendar that you wish to import the data to.
#Click the '''Import''' button.
#You will receive a confirmation regarding the number of events that were imported.

=====Palm Desktop=====
{{section-stub}}

=====Facebook=====
The social-networking website [[Facebook]] provides a service for creating social events, and allows users to subscribe to an [[iCalendar]] resource containing their events. For more information, see [[Facebook#Calendaring_and_Facebook|Facebook - Calendaring and Facebook]].

=====A Different Google Calendar Account=====

If you would like to import a calendar from a different google calendar account, google provides a way to export you calendars as a zip file in .ics format

To export your old google calendar:
# Log into your old google account and navigate to the google calendar page.
# On the left-hand side in the "My Calendars" box click the settings link.
# Next, click the link that says "Export My Calendars". This will download your calendars into a zip file which you can then import into your new google calendar account.

To import your calendars:
# From the Add button at the top of the calendar list select Import Calendar.
# Browse to the file you just recently created in the export.
# Choose the calendar that you wish to import the data to.
# Click the Import button.
# You will receive a confirmation regarding the number of events that were imported.

==Tips==

===Selecting a custom date range===

You can view a custom date range (for example, a three week period, or the two days of the nobel conference) by clicking dragging your mouse over the mini-calendar on the left hand side of the screen.

===Printing the Description Field for Events===

To print the information in the Description Field for events from Google Calendar
*switch to '''Agenda View'''
*select '''Print'''
*check the '''Print Descriptions''' checkbox (4th option)
*'''print'''

===Task List===

This list allows you to check off tasks through out the week or month as you complete them. To access yours simply select Tasks under my calendars on the left hand side. Once selected, the tasks list will appear on the right hand side of your calendar regardless of what viewing option you are in.

To add something to your task list, click right between the two yellow lines at the top, or click the + button at the bottom of the task list and begin typing. This will add tasks to your list. Simply press enter when you are finished typing. To remove items from your list, click on the item you want removed and click the trash can at the bottom of the tasks list.

[[Image:Tasks.png]]

There are other actions you can do with your list, for example making a new list, refreshing an old list, or renaming a list. To do this click on the icon in the bottom right hand corner of the task list.

The Actions icon, lower left corner of task list, will give you even more option for your task list.

==Syncing Google Calendar with other programs/devices==

It is possible to synchronize your Google Calendar with many [[smart phone]], [[PDA]], and [[desktop]] computer [[programs]].

There are valid reasons to do this, but before you start heading down that path please ask yourself, "Why don't I want to use the web interface?" The web interface is easy to use, and more features will work using the web interface than any other method.

If you decide that you do have a need to synchronize your calendar, for GTS's current recommendations for your device or program, please see [[Google Calendar Syncing]]

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==External links==
* [http://services.google.com/apps/resources/overviews_breeze/Calendar/index.html Video tutorial]
* [http://www.google.com/support/calendar/ Google Calendar Help Center]
* [http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Calendar-Help Google Calendar Help Group]

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