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IT Induction for Postgraduate
Students
Online support
This presentation www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/training/induction/
Online Getting Started Guide www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/gettingstarted
Outline
IT Sign UpAccessing computersAccessing key services using the Student PortalWhat to do if you have a problemAdditional services Students Off-CampusSecurity IssuesUseful Links/Resources
IT Sign Up: Getting access to your computer account
Where? Any cluster PC (see on screen instructions)or On the web using the IT Account Manager (
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/itaccountmanager)
What do I need? Your student ID number (this should be in the information you
have already received and can be found on your ID Card)
What if I need help? If there are problems after this session, then please see the
IT Service Desk in the John Rylands University Library or the Joule Library
IT Sign Up
IT Sign Up: What do I get?
This process is essential for you to use the central IT services at the University
It will Give you your ‘Username’Give you your University Email address
[email protected] you where to access your emailTell you where to find your personal web
space
IT Sign Up
IT Sign Up: Passwords
You must create your own password Make sure that it follows good practiceIt must be between 8 and 14 characters
and contain at least 2 numbersMake sure you fill in the password
recovery section of the IT Account Manager site so that your can recover your own password in case you forget it
IT Sign Up
IT Account Manager
Once you have signed up you can go back into IT Account Manager and review your details change your password
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/itaccountmanager
IT Sign Up
IT Sign Up: Returning Students
You do not need to go through IT Sign Up
You will still have access to your old email and P: drive
Your email address should automatically be changed to [email protected]
IT Sign Up
Username
You must remember your username as it cannot be changed
At IT Sign Up you agree that you are responsible for any actions that take place on a computer where your username has been enteredDon’t leave a computer without logging offDon’t give other people your username &
password
IT Sign Up
Usernames look something like this…
mftx1ar2
This is NOT the same as your Student Registration System username
IT Sign Up
Where can I access a computer?
Centrally supported: University Place, open 24 hrs
(ground floor, residential block, building 37a on the Campus Map)
John Rylands University Library (library opening times)
Owens Park
Accessing computers on campus
www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/pcclusters
Clusters local to you are in…
Bridgeford Street Ellen WilkinsonSamuel AlexanderMansfield Cooper
Martin HarrisOddfellows Hall Williamson
Accessing computers on campus
For details see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/facilities/clusters
Student Portal
Gateway to key services and information
Access via StudentNet
Student Portal: Access to key services
http://www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk
or access directly at www.manchester.ac.uk/portal
Log in using your central username & password
Student Portal: Email
University webmailYou must check this
account as it is Used by the University Linked into other systems
e.g. library
Student Portal: Email
Allocated 500 MB of space You can always forward to an existing email account (with Mail Account Manager from within webmail)
http://webmail.manchester.ac.uk
Where do I get help with email?
For full documentation, FAQs, and access to Mail Account Manager
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/studentemail
ICT Office ‘Getting Started’ resources provide an overview
www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/training/resources/getting-started/index.html
Student Portal: Email
Student Portal: Personal Storage
P: drive on the webAccess to files stored
on your Personal Network Storage over the web
Student Portal: Personal Storage
Or
Via ‘My Computer’ on a University PC At least 200 Mb network space per student
http://pdrives.manchester.ac.uk
Student Portal: the VLE
Blackboard is the University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Used to support online teaching and learning by providing access to resources:
Student Portal: VLE
Course materials • Online assessment • Discussion boards & chat rooms
http://blackboard.manchester.ac.uk
Where can I save files?
Personal Network storage - P: drive
Memory sticks are supported
Most University PCs have CD writers
Please DO NOT use Floppy Disks or C: Drive – you may lose your data
Other core services: Saving files on campus
How can I print?
Each cluster machine already has a default printer installed
but
You can print to any otherprinter on the network
Double click on the printer icon on the desktop
Other core services: Printing on campus
Where do I get help with printing?
For full documentation, location of print robots and charges go to
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/printing/
ICT Office ‘Getting Started’ resources provide an overview
www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/training/resources/getting-started/index.html
Other core services: Printing on campus
Software
Full list of applications are available at www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/applications
Faculty & School specific applications
Visit the Electronic Software Download site to download additional software
www.software.itservices.manchester.ac.uk
Other core services: Software
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/personalwebpages
Software: Windows and Office
Currently the University uses Microsoft XP and Office 2007
www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/newmicrosoft/
Other core services: Software
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/personalwebpages
Personal Web Pages
Most Schools have signed up to support their students accessing this service
For guidelines, how to use the service and links to Faculty specific resources see
Other core services: Personal Web Pages
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/personalwebpages
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/personalwebpages
Developing your IT skills
Various providers of supportDiscipline/SchoolHumanities ICT Office learning resources www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/training
University IT Services Online Training Materials
www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/trainingcourses/trainingresources
Other core services: Developing your IT Skills
Developing your IT skills
European Computer Driving License
Demonstrate your competency in different areas of computing
www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/trainingcourses/ecdl
Other core services: Developing your IT Skills
Security
Details in the Guide to IT Services www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/security
Use email safelyCreate secure passwordsUse anti-virus software on your home
machine/laptop FREE software:
www.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/secure-it/antivirus/
Security
What do I do if I have an IT problem?Familiarise yourself with the services in the
Guide to IT Services Use the web resources
www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/ www.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/ict/ In particular check the Service Availability/Service
Notification SystemAccess the Service Desk
‘Submit a problem online’ via www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices
(0161 30)65544 John Rylands University Library and Joule Library
IT Problems
Students Off-Campus
Email https://webmail.manchester.ac.uk
P:drives on the web https://pdrives.manchester.ac.uk
The Portal www.manchester.ac.uk/portal
VPN For access to additional services such as the
Electronic Software Download service www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/vpn
Additional Services
Halls of Residence: HORNET
Info point Sessions in various Halls of
Residence during start of term.
Weekdays 4pm -6pm from 22nd September to 3rd October
Additional Services
Support site www.manchester.ac.uk/halls/internet
Additional Services
Purchasing IT goods http://buyit.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/personalpurchases/PC Repairs http://buyit.itservices.manchester.ac.uk/personalpurchases/
itequipmentrepaired/Wireless Access www.manchester.ac.uk/itservices/roaming Renting a laptop or computer www.manchester.ac.uk/library/usingthelibrary Colour poster printing service is available in the Kilburn
Building (charges apply)
Additional Services
Any questions?
This concludes the presentationYou will now go through the IT Signup
process
IT Sign-Up
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keysUsername = signupPassword = signupFollow the IT sign-up process (page 2 of the
booklet ‘A Guide to IT services’)* If you encounter any problems please ask for
help! Log out of the PC
Start >Log off
