Welcome to Mac Computing
at Central Washington University
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Introduction
- Log on to the CWU network.
- View/save files network and/or local drives.
- Log on to GroupWise.
- Send/receive e-mail via GroupWise.
Here at Central, we are all connected to the CWU network, or “Tree.”
Everyone with network access is given a full context log in name. This log in name generally starts with a period (.). It is not necessary to use this full context log in name when logging onto a campus computer but it is a good idea to know what it is for things like adding a network printer, host registering a new computer and a variety of other networking tasks. For the most part though, you will just need the first part of the name Username.
.Username.Department.Area.CWU
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Campus Computing
You cannot save files to the local hard drive in any of the labs (Mac or PC); they are loaded with special software that prevents anything from being saved locally.
You can however use one of the peripheral drives such as a thumb drive, a CD drive or even a zip drive, if available (zip drives are not being used much anymore).
Once the drive has been activated by either plugging it in for thumb drives or by putting in a disk for CD drives, an icon will appear on the desktop that you can double-click on to access the drive.
The CD drive looks like this, for example: 
All CWU tagged Macs are loaded with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and the Safari browser for accessing the internet.
Other specialized software may be loaded, depending on the lab setup.
Email access is generally done with the web client at:
https://gwweb.cwu.edu
Other programs can be through the menu Go, then Applications; check the Dock at the bottom as well for one-click access to the most commonly used programs.
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Computing From Home
About 90% of campus residence halls and apartments have free high-speed internet connections. Support for this is through the ResNet department. They can help out with issues relating to your computer's internet connection such as getting connected, removing and preventing viruses and spyware, and troubleshooting web browsers. Call 509-963-2200.
If you don't live in campus housing but are a registered student at CWU, you can make use of the free dial-up connection. You just need a modem and to set your internet connection to dial into 963-8000. For more instructions in setting up this connection, go to:
http://www.resnet.cwu.edu/dial_up.php
You can access your network drives from home as long as you have Internet access. See above if you don't already have an Internet Service Provider. The Wildcat Connection also has many other useful services.
- Go to the CWU Home page at: www.cwu.edu/
- Click on the Wildcat Connection
 icon towards the bottom of the page.
- Log in with your Wildcat username and password.
The links along the side vary depending on your job access. You may see some or more of the following.
IntraNet: This displays the CWU Intranet as seen in the main GroupWise window for on campus PC users.
Safari: Safari is the primary source of information for students and faculty including class schedules, registration, grades, and financial need.
GroupWise E-mail: This opens a separate site for GroupWise on the web. See the GroupWise Web section of this handout for more information.
Blackboard: A course management system with tools that enable instructors to provide their students with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, online assessments, and other features/tools for online courses or as supplements to face-to-face courses.
CWU at iTunes University: If you have iTunes installed on your computer, click here to get faculty podcasts, hear sports broadcasts and more.
NetStorage: This displays your network drives in the right pane. See below for more information.
Accessing CWU Services from the Internet: Links and instructions for downloading and installing the VPN, GroupWise, Messenger, and file transfer options. The various options will be covered in more detail later.
Update eDir and GW Info: Update your personal information as it is seen in GroupWise.
My Favorite Shortcuts: Customize your Wildcat Connection experience.
Change Password: This changes your Wildcat password.
Portal Help: If you get stuck.
Connection Card Balance: Find out if you have enough money for B&G tomorrow.
On-line Tutoring: Receive e-tutoring or ask questions about your Economics homework.
Campus Repair and Maintenance: Request repair work from Facilities Management on campus.
CWU Housing: Find information about living on campus, using campus facilities, and finding employment..
NetStorage is where you can transfer files back and forth between your home computer and the network. You can also use this in the computer labs.
- Use the File menu to Download a file from the network to your local computer to work on it.
- Use the File menu to Upload a file from your local computer.
For more information on using NetStorage, please visit: http://www.cwu.edu/~itstraining/TechTips/ostelecommute.html and click on the NetStorage section.
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The GroupWise E-mail and Calendar
To connect to GroupWise from a lab Macintosh, you must use the web. If you have an Internet connection set up, open up a browser (Safari, I.E., Mozilla Firefox) and go to
https://gwweb.cwu.edu
- Log in with your Wildcat username and password.
Your E-mail inbox will automatically load up with a navigation pane to the left.
- Click on a message to open and read.
- Click on the black arrow on the New button to compose mail, tasks, notes, and appointments.
- Click on the Address Book button to look up addresses, add contacts and groups.
- Click the Manage Folders button to add/edit/delete folders.
There is also a Proxy access button which many students do not use.
When you are done with GroupWise web, make sure you click on Logout to log out properly.
For more information on using GroupWise on the web, check out:
http://www.cwu.edu/~itstraining/GWHelpPages/gwweb.html
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Where to Get Help
Wireless connections, network issues, Safari issues, passwords, etc.
Call 509-963-2001.
www.cwu.edu/~helpdesk
helpdesk@cwu.edu
Assistance and training for faculty, staff, and student employees on office software applications, including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, operating systems, e-mail, etc.
Call 509-963-2392.
www.cwu.edu/~itstraining/
training@cwu.edu
Technical support for students living in university housing on using the student residential network (ResNet).
Call 509-963-2200.
www.resnet.cwu.edu/
resnet@cwu.edu
For help using the Safari system (Note: this information is also available when you log into the Wildcat Connection and click on Safari).
Call 509-963-2001
http://www.cwu.edu/~pmits/safari.html
eishelp@cwu.edu
Assistance and training for faculty, staff, and student employees relating to departmental, unit, and individual web pages, using tools such as Adobe Photoshop and HTML editors.
Call 509-963-2810.
www.cwu.edu/~web/
daysj@cwu.edu
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Page last updated 10/07/08. Send questions or comments to ITS Training.
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