1. Introduction to Computer Facilities
Member of VTC Group
Introduction to Computer Facilities
IVE(CW) Academic Year 2010/2011

2. What’s 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

3. Computer Centre – Main Locations
330
40 PCs
Black & White Laser Printer
331
338 & 341
General Enquiry
339
88 PCs
Black & White Laser Printer and Colour Laser Printer
340
342
60 PCs
343
66 PCs
Wireless laptops may also be borrowed in the LRC.
For up-to-date opening hours, check the notice in the IVE(CW) Student Web pages

4. Computer and Network Account (CNA)
To access IT resources
Webmail service
Manage your CNA
Complete the registration procedure by New Student Registration System (NSRS)

5. 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.

7. Print Quota and Network Storage
500 units per academic year
Need lecturer’s 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 Internet

8. 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, 24–hr McDonald’s and other Universities)
Use your CNA and password for authentication (e.g. For VTC, For Y5 Zone,
Supports Smartphone access using Exchange ActiveSync
Notebook is available for loan in LRC
For more information go to
Also Reduced Priced software available to students – see student computing web pages

9. 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.
(Smartcard Access Control for some female
toilets at Academic Block is available.)

10. Logging in to IVE‘s 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

11. 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

12. When using PC in the computer rooms:
Don’t visit inappropriate Websites/chat rooms
Don’t play games or install software
Don’t 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

13. 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, account, personal information and print quota.
Familiarise yourself with the rules about the use of computing facilities at IVE
See

14. 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 site or to

15. Thank You