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Macintosh Lab Facilities

Computer lab access is unrestricted during normal Helpdesk opening hours, however a current, valid student/staff ID card is required for out-of-hours access to Building 10.

NOTE: Students are required to carry their student ID card at all times.

All Mac Labs have a Networked Laser printer.

Labs: 10A10, 10A23a, (CRC) Curriculum Resource Centre, (CLRC) Communication Learning Resource Centre

Swipe Access Only: 9B22, 9B23, 9B18, Photo Studio, 7C44

How to Log On

On Macintosh computers, you will see log in pane:

Macintosh login dialog
  • Make sure the caps lock key is off
  • Beside Name: enter your student ID preceded by a u (e.g. u123456)
  • Beside Password: enter your network access password
  • Press RETURN or click the LOG IN button

How to Log Off

Before logging off, ensure that all the files you want to keep have been copied to permanent storage.

When you finish using a Macintosh choose LOG OUT from the Apple menu to end your session.

Important Information regarding your Workspace

House iconWhen you log into a Macintosh workstation, a temporary workspace is created for you and placed in the folder that looks like a little house [Command-Shift H]. Your workspace includes a number of useful files and folders such as Documents, Library, Movies, Music, Pictures, etc. When you log out, this folder and all of its contents are deleted. Any files that you save in this workspace will be lost. They cannot be recovered and will not reappear the next time you log in.

If you wish to retain any of your work you must copy it to a more permanent place before logging out. Available alternatives include:

  • Your Student H: drive - You can access your network document storage by clicking the folder located in the Dock. Items saved here will be available from both Mac and PC 
  • CD-R - holds up to 700Mb. Both eMac and iMac G5 computers can burn CDs
  • DVD-R - holds up to 4.7Gb. Both eMac and iMac G5 computers can burn DVDs
  • External - USB and Firewire devices
 
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