The aim of this session is to introduce some IT essentials so that you can start to use computing facilities effectively from Day 1. Topics include: 1.Logging in and passwords 2.Storing data 3.Printing 4.A survey of what software is available 5.A quick look at systems: SDS, Moodle etc
XxYyZz SMSASCI Logging in and passwords Ctrl-Alt-Del Password change? Complexity rules: Forgotten password?
Logging in – a few extra hints If your Kent login is xyz55 then login to… Wifi (eduroam) as Student as xyz55 on campus PCs… but otherwise (e.g. via your phone) as Online services (SDS, moodle, etc) as xyz55 BUT if you’re not on the campus you may need to change that to ukc\xyz55.
Message of the day gives information about service availability plus an indication of your disk quota usage
Message of the day … or it might look like this instead (introduced September 2014)
Data storage Z drive (300 MB quota) = “My documents” Roaming versus local storage More: /itservices/save/ /itservices/save/ SMSASCI
Time to do some housekeeping Data storage
There is no Recycle Bin on student PCs… so make sure you really are sure before deleting a file!
Printing Nearest printer detected, double-sided mono printing by default Costs: A4 mono 5 credits per side A3 mono 10 credits per side Color printing 400% More:
Software Add additional software… Central/Departmental Software Availability for personal PC/laptop Matlab is NOT available
Systems The Student Guide points to the most important e.g.Student Guide SDS Timetable Moodle
SMSASCI Any questions…? Please complete the Exit Poll activity via Socrative! IT Support Dial Support Desk (in Templeman Library )