Lotus Notes R5 - Online Course

This series provides a comprehensive overview of Lotus Notes R5. It introduces basic concepts such as navigation, views, databases, and security. Use of mail with Lotus Notes R5 is covered in detail, along with using the calendar and Address Books. This series also discusses using Lotus Notes to surf the Web, editing, formatting, and managing documents, and linking and attaching files to Notes documents. Advanced topics include finding and viewing data, replication, and using Notes remotely.

This series is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using Lotus Notes. This online course contains 12 lessons and should take approximately 43 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Getting Around in Notes (4.0) hours

Getting Around in Notes teaches you how to start Notes, view important database documents, manage database views, navigate Notes windows, change Notes passwords, and exit Notes. This course introduces users to running Lotus Notes, logging in, and getting around the Notes windows. Topics include Starting Notes, Introduction to the Notes Program, Views and the Notes Windows, Using Databases, and Notes Security and Exiting.

Lesson 2: Reading and Sending Mail (3.0) hours

Reading and Sending Mail teaches you how to view pending mail memos, reply to and forward mail memos, create mail memos, spell check mail, and send mail with delivery options. This course explains how to exchange electronic mail memos in Lotus Notes. Topics include Viewing Pending Mail, Reading Mail, Creating Mail Memos, Addressing Mail, and Typing and Sending Mail.

Lesson 3: Managing Mail (4.0) hours

Managing Mail teaches you how to print messages, control read and unread marks on messages, sort mail and divide mail into folders, use stationery and Link Messages, create Inbox rules, use Out of Office notices, manage mail preferences, and archive and compact mail. This course shows how to use Lotus Notes to manage waiting messages and sort incoming messages. Topics include Tips for Using Mail, Managing the Inbox, Stationery and Link Messages, Inbox Rules and Out of Office Notices, Mail Preferences, and Managing the Mail File.

Lesson 4: Using the Calendar (3.0) hours

Using the Calendar teaches you how to view the calendar and its entries, set Appointments, Reminders, and To Do items, manage calendar entries, manage To Do tasks and assignments, print calendars, and set calendar preferences. This course shows how to manage the Lotus Notes calendar for Appointments, Reminders, and other events. Users also learn how to create and manage a list of To Do items and assign To Do tasks to co-workers. Topics include Looking at the Calendar, Setting Appointments and Reminders, Editing and Managing Entries, Managing Tasks, and Calendar Printing and Options.

Lesson 5: Meetings and Address Books (3.0) hours

Meetings and Address Books teaches you how to create and respond to meeting invitations, reschedule and cancel meetings, confirm meetings and view meeting status, use Address Books, create Address Book Contact entries, edit and delete Contact entries, and manage Contact categories and groups. This course shows how to manage meetings and use the address book in Lotus Notes. Topics include Creating and Answering Meeting Invitations, Managing Meeting Plans, Using with Address Books, Managing Contacts, and Creating Categories and Groups.

Lesson 6: Browsing the Web (4.0) hours

Browsing the Web teaches you how to set browser preferences, surf the Web and bookmark favorite spots, store and retrieve Web pages, customize the Welcome page, forward Web pages via email, and manage Web page storage. This course provides an introduction to using Lotus Notes to surf the World Wide Web. Topics include Setting Up Notes for Web Browsing, Surfing the Web, Managing Web Page Retrieval, Customizing the Welcome Page, and Mailing Pages and Managing Storage.

Lesson 7: Editing Documents (4.0) hours

Editing Documents teaches you how to manage document properties, edit all types of document fields, format text and paragraphs, use pen, highlighter, and find/replace tools, create document links and hotspots, divide a document into sections, manage text styles, and print documents. This course explains how to edit, format, and manage text in Notes documents. Topics include Document Properties and Fields, Formatting Text and Paragraphs, Marking and Finding Text, Creating Links and Sections, Using Document Styles, and Printing Documents.

Lesson 8: Using Document Tables (4.0) hours

Using Document Tables teaches you how to create tables and tabs, change the size or number of columns or rows, merge and split cells, and add colors and borders to a table. This course shows how to create and enter data in tables within Notes documents. Topics include Creating Tables, Changing Table Size and Dimensions, Changing Table Layout, and Giving Colors and Borders to Tables.

Lesson 9: File Attachments and Links (3.0) hours

File Attachments and Links teaches you how to create document attachments, view, detach, and launch attached files, import and export files, and link and embed files, data, and objects in documents. This course explains how to link or attach files to Notes documents. Topics include Adding Attachments, Receiving Attachments, Importing and Exporting Files, Linking to External Data, and Embedding Objects.

Lesson 10: Finding and Viewing Data (4.0) hours

Finding and Viewing Data teaches you how to index a database, search a database, set search options and results, create views, create and manage folders, and create agents. This course shows how to search databases and how to create and manage folders, views, and agents. Topics include Indexing and Searching Databases, Advanced Searching, Creating Views, and Creating Folders and Agents.

Lesson 11: Replication (3.0) hours

Replication teaches you how to explain the replication process, set replication preferences, replicate databases, and use the Replicator page to manage replication. This course explains how to manage database replication in Notes. Topics include Understanding Replication, Replicating Databases, and Using the Replicator Page.

Lesson 12: Using Notes Remotely (4.0) hours

Using Notes Remotely teaches you how to manage Location, Connection, and Account documents, set up Notes to connect remotely to a server, connect to an Internet server, manage a remote connection, and use Internet mail with Notes. This course shows how to use Lotus Notes from a location away from a direct connection to the Notes servers. Topics include Preparing to Go On the Road, Managing Location Documents, Setting Up Notes to Connect Remotely, Connecting to an Internet Server, and Using a Remote Connection.