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The Technology Projects 2011 document is located at https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/aquinas.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoXMyiota71rdGx5UnBPZ0xrbktWRldzUW5qeDhjbnc&hl=en_US and is updated regularly. Please access this document for status updates on any of the technology projects planned for 2011.

All College computers have been re-imaged.  An information sheet was attached to each computer with detailed information about the changes made to the standard Aquinas configuration. Please refer to this sheet if you have any questions. The information is also available at https://docs.google.com/a/aquinas.edu/document/d/1Nx3eO7CG25-1ewT35wd1XJDxY4pdsQEuOHD9JK7S84E/edit?hl=en_US.

Also, things to do before you print to a Sharp multi-function printer*:

1. Enter your Department Print Code.

• Click Start, Settings, Printers and Faxes.
• Right click on your printer and choose Printing Preferences.
• Click the Job Handling tab.
• Place a check mark next to User Number and enter your Department Copy Code in text box below and click OK. (Call Judi Creamer at ext. 2449 if you do not have this code).

2. Configure your paper trays.

• Click Start, Settings, Printers and Faxes.
• Right click on your printer and choose Properties.
• Click the Configuration tab.
• Click the Auto Configuration button in the upper right section. An Update window will appear and retrieve the appropriate information from your printer.
• An Auto Configuration window will open and pointing hands will indicate the settings you should select. Click once next to each hand.
• Click OK two times. Your printer settings now match the capabilities of your printer!

• Want to print in color? Change this setting*:

If you need to print a color document on a Sharp or Lexmark printer, you will need to enable color before you print. By default, the color setting has been set to black and white. Previously, if you printed a document that had one character in color, your department was charged for a color page. Based on feedback from departments, we have changed this default setting. To print most Microsoft files in color, follow these steps:

Sharp Models: MX-2600, MX-C311, MX-3110 and MX-4101

• Go to Print and click the Properties button.
• On the Main tab, remove the checkmark next to Black and White Print.
• On the Color tab, remove the checkmark next to Toner Save.
• Click OK.

Lexmark Model X734 and X736

• Go to Print and click the Properties button.
• Click the Print Quality tab.
• Remove the checkmark next to Print in black and white.
• Click OK.

Other software may require additional steps.

• Helpful reminders:

Transparencies – Use transparencies that are specifically made for copy machines. Due to different equipment temperatures, transparencies that are made for printers can melt in the copier, damaging the equipment.

Labels – Use only full sheets of labels. If you use a partial label sheet, individual labels can come off and stick to rollers inside the machine. If a service technician needs to come out repeatedly for this issue, your department will be charged for a service call.

The following programs have been upgraded and are now available on Aquinas computers:

- Adobe Creative Suite CS 5.5

- ArcGIS 10

- Microsoft Office 2010

- Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

- Peachtree 2011

- Quickbooks Premier Accountant 2011

- Sibelius 7

- Turning Point Anywhere 2008

- Focus 2 on the Web

- UI 4.3 to access Colleague

Beginning fall 2011, the Student Computer lab, located in AB 353, has expanded to 15 computers and will be open Monday thru Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. The lab will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. 

Elimination of VCR Players 

During the summer, all campus T.A.P. carts were fitted with conventional DVD players. The VCR/DVD combo units are no long available.  Instructors are encouraged to replace VHS course materials with a digital format that T.A.P. carts can accommodate. The Media staff in the Grace Hauenstein Library can assist in this process. Please note, however, that copyright issues may prevent the transfer of some VHS media to a digital format.

T.A.P. Training

T.A.P. cart training is strongly suggested before using the technology. Please call ITS (632-2050) or Media (632-2131) to schedule training. Documentation is posted on the T.A.P. carts for easy reference.

The new Network Access Control System (NAC) for AQnet is now in place. The NAC is a new registration system that features enhanced wireless security and ensures computers connecting to AQnet are up-to-date with anti-virus definitions and automatic security updates. For more information and instructions, visit www.aquinas.edu/aqnet.

Important Updates:
• All personal computers and devices will be asked to re-register on AQnet.
• To access AQnet, you will need to reset your ELM password before registering your device. Please note: To make preparation for the new NAC, all ELM passwords expired on Wednesday, July 27. You will be prompted to change your password when you log into an ELM service (www.aquinas.edu/elm) and will have 5 grace logins do so. After the fifth grace login, you must enter a new password before ELM access can continue.

AQnet Laptop Clinics

Due to the large turnout last year, ITS will continue to hold Laptop Clinics this year between August 18, 2011 and August 24, 2011 for students who need help with their AQnet connection. Please check ACORN or The Moose throughout the summer for exact times and locations.

During Fall Break 2011 ITS administrators will disable the accounts and delete the stored data* of non-registered students and graduating students who are no longer registered for classes. As of October 2007, all alumni will keep their Aquinas ELM account, which includes access to Aquinas email and MyAQ. However, alumni will no longer have the ability to log in on-campus to the Novell network. *Please note: Stored data includes documents (files) that are stored on the F:\ drive including web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer) favorites/bookmarks. If students require assistance in copying any network files to a USB device or CD-R, please contact the Help Desk at 632-2050.

If a former student requires Novell network access in order to finish coursework beyond Fall Break, a network access extension may be requested from the Dean of Student Services Office (AB 107).