Software Guides
This section is designed to provide you with instructions on using software either found on campus or recommended for home use. Prior to reviewing these guides, we would recommend that you review the following guides to ensure you are running the correct version of software to access VSU accounts and services:
Adobe Acrobat Professional
(Tutorials)
Adobe Acrobat Professional is a software package used to create and protect professional documents you wish to distribute. These guides will walk you through utilizing some of the basic features of this software, as well as some of the advanced features of its components, such as the ability to password protect documents and create interactive forms.
Calendaring
(Tutorials | FAQs)
Tutorials that will help you with the various calendaring solutions available at VSU.
(Tutorials | Downloads | Disinfection Seminar | Other IT Antivirus Resources)
Viruses and Spyware are the most common problem with Operating Systems and Software today. This section covers tutorials on how to operate, update, and scan with the most common Anti-Virus and Spyware software used by the VSU IT department
E-mail Clients
(Tutorials | FAQs)
Local e-mail clients can be used to retrieve and send BlazeNet mail. The tutorials located in this section will help you set-up and use your local e-mail client. Clients supported include Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Entourage, and Mail.
File Recovery
(Tutorials)
The Helpdesk offers a file recovery service to students, faculty, and staff for CDs and jump drives. For details concerning this service, please click the tutorials link above.
Mac OS
(Tutorials)
Tutorials on setting up commonly used options in Mac OS. Examples: system updates, installing and un-installing software, and basic operating system and navigation use.
Microsoft Office 2007
(Tutorials | Downloads)
Tutorials for the navigation of Microsoft Office 2007 and the use of its features.
Ruckus
(Tutorials)
Ruckus is a system for free, legal, and virus-free music and video downloads sponsored by the University System of Georgia and available to all Valdosta State University.
Web Browsers
(Tutorials | Downloads)
Need help surfing the Web, setting up your Web Browser, or turning off pop-up blockers. The information can be found on the tutorials in this section.
Windows
(Tutorials)
Tutorials on setting up commonly used options in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Examples: Printer configuration and burning CD-ROMS in Windows.