Logging into the GATCF Labs

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Before you can use any of the GATCF Computers you need to login as a registered user, with your account code, also known as login id or username, and your password. These are provided on your enrolment verification form.

If you are a new staff member or postgraduate it will be mailed out to you at your departmental address.

Your login name usually takes the form of fac-abc or jc123456. This account code is a unique identifier for you.

Your password will be a mixture of letters and numbers that look like this x6TfUb8v.

If you don't know your login and password details contact InfoHelp in the library building or call extension 5500.

Logging in to the Computer

Problems logging in?

Logging Out ...

 

Logging in to a Computer

Generally, the GATCF computers will always be on. There may be times when you have to switch a computer on or off. The power switches for the DELL PC's are on the front of the machines, and the eMac's power switch is on the side.

Logging into a DELL PC

To begin press the <Ctrl>-<Alt>-<Del> keys at the same time. After several seconds the login screen will appear:

Username: type in your account code here and tab to the next field

Password: type your password here; the password will be represented by asterixis.

Click on OK or press the enter key. A window labelled Novell Delivered Applications containing icons will open in the centre of the screen. You can click on these icons to start various applications and programs such as Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Excel etc.

Logging into an eMAC

To login to an eMac just move the mouse to bring up the login box. If this does not work the machine may have been shutdown. In this scenario press the power key this is the button on the right side of the monitor. Click the mouse button to bring up the login box:

Name: type your account code here and tab to next field;

Password: type your password here, which will be represented by little circles. Click on the Log in button.

From here you will be at the Mac desktop where you can select what application you wish to use from the zooming toolbar along the bottom of the screen.

Problems Logging in?

If you are experiencing difficulties with logging in then:

•  Make sure that you do not have the "Caps Lock" key enabled on your keyboard as passwords are case sensitive.

•  Try a different computer if that doesn't work then;

•  Call InfoHelp on 5500, you will be required to provide your account code and details of what appeared on the screen.

Logging Out...

To log out of a PC you must first:

•  Close all the applications you have running.

•  Press the <Ctrl>-<Alt-<Del> keys at the same time a dialogue box will appear and from here you can press the Logoff button.

•  Alternatively click on the Logoff icon on the desktop.

When you have successfully logged out the screen will display a dialogue box prompting for the next user to login.

To Log out of a  eMAC

From the Special menu choose Logout . This will log you out and close down all your open applications.

Quick Guide to Printing

You can print at the computer labs (General Access and Teaching Computer Facilities) and at the library using the LabPrint system.

LabPrint credit is stored online in your ePouch and payments can be made:

•  Via StudentsOnline using a credit card ($20 minimum transaction)

•  Cash payments via cashier points at Vincent or Douglas Lending Services ($5 minimum payment)

For more information see the LabPrint guide

http://www.library.jcu.edu.au/InfoHelp/Guides/printing

Quick Guide to Changing your password

You can change your password at https://www.jcu.edu.au/academs/passwd.cgi

For more information and guidelines on changing your password please refer to:

http://www.library.jcu.edu.au/InfoHelp/Guides/password