Computer Lab Access

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

How to Log On

On Macintosh computers, you will see log in pane:

• 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

When 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. All IMacs can burn CDs.
• DVD-R - holds up to 4.7Gb. All IMacs can burn DVDs.
• External - USB devices