Introduction to Computer Facilities

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Introduction to Computer Facilities
Member of VTC Group

• Academic Year 2009/2010

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Whats this session about?

• To make you aware of the computer facilities at
  IVE (Chai Wan Campus)
• To help you get familiar with your IT services,
• Computer Network Account (CNA)
• Print Quota and Network Storage
• Mobile Network Service
• Class Attendance System
• Student Web-based Service and WebCT

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Computer Centre Main Locations
330 40 PCs Black White Laser Printer
331 40 PCs Black White Laser Printer
338 341 General Enquiry
339 88 PCs Black White Laser Printer and Colour Laser Printer
340 40 PCs Black White Laser Printer
342 60 PCs Black White Laser Printer and Colour Laser Printer
343 66 PCs Black White Laser Printer
For up-to-date opening hours, check the notice in
the IVE(CW) Student Web pages http//cwstudent.vt
c.edu.hk.
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Computer and Network Account (CNA)

• To access IT resources
• Webmail service http//webmail.stu.vtc.edu.hk
• Manage your CNA https//cnatools.vtc.edu.hk
• Complete the registration procedure by New
  Student Registration System (NSRS) ???

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https//admission.vtc.edu.hk/nsrs/bin
Notice If you have completed the self
registration process through "New Student
Registration System", your CNA will be activated
automatically in 48 hours. You do NOT need to
activate your CNA using this interface.
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https//cnatools.vtc.edu.hk
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Print Quota and Network Storage

• 500 units per academic year
• Need lecturers endorsement for extra quota
• To support environment protection, save more
  papers

• You have 500Mb of storage space on the network
• Located on the I drive (home drive)
• Easily accessible
• From all the Computer Rooms under Computer Centre
• Off-campus via Internethttp//cwstuwebdrive.vtc.e
  du.hk

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Mobile Network Service

• Mobile Network service is available in most open
  areas, Canteen Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
  and free access in Y5 Zone (e.g. Starbuck, 24hr
  McDonalds and other Universities)
• Use your CNA and password for authentication
• Supports Smartphone access using Exchange
  ActiveSync (EAS) service in future
• Notebook is available for loan in LRC
• For more information go to http//wlan.vtc.edu.hk
  

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Class Attendance System

• Wave your student card within the grace period of
  the lesson.
• Grace period 5 minutes before lesson start and
  10 minutes after start of lesson.
• If student waves the student card within the
  grace period, attendance record for student will
  be marked as Present in Electronic Attendance
  Workbook.
• If student waves the student card after the grace
  period, attendance record for student will be
  marked as Late in Electronic Attendance
  Workbook.
• The clock in the reader is synchronized to Hong
  Kong Observatory.
• (Installation of Smartcard Access Control for
• some female toilets at Academic Block is
• in progress.)

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Logging in to IVEs Facilities

• Need CNA Username and Password
• Username 9 digits Student Number
• Strong Password Combined by any 3 kinds of
  characters. (e.g. numeric small letter
  capital letter)
• Password Expiry Period 180 days

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Logging Off

• Make sure you have saved any documents and closed
  any applications you have opened
• Always log off before leaving the room
• Click Start button and select Log Off
• Make sure you are returned to the Ctrl/Alt/Del
  dialog box

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When using PC in the computer rooms

• Dont visit inappropriate Websites/chat rooms
• Dont play games or install software
• Dont eat or drink in the computer rooms
• Switch off your mobile phone and keep talking to
  a minimum
• Use only your authorised Username and Password
• Remember to log off when you have finished

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Security and Good Practice

• Do NOT disclose your password
• Any misuse from your account is your
  responsibility.
• Only use your own Username and Password
• Or a temporary Username and Password provided by
  a member of staff
• Remember to log out when you are finished
• Or others may access your files, email account,
  personal information and print quota.
• Familiarise yourself with the rules about the use
  of computing facilities at IVE
• See https//cnatools.vtc.edu.hk/Activation/Gui
  deline.aspx

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IT Support

• If you have a query or a problem with the
  computers
• Speak to Computer Technician
• If not there, go to room 338 or 341
• Visit CW Student Web sitehttp//cwstudent.vtc.edu
  .hk or email to cwitadm_at_vtc.edu.hk

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Thank You