When I save a file on Public, everyone else can see it, can I stop this?
The Mac scans my disk when I put it in, Why?
How do I rename a file?
I've saved my work, Where did it go?
How do I move a file?
My computer has frozen, I can't move the mouse!
What does the apple key look like?
How do I logout of the Mac? Why should I log out?
What are the MAC Short Cut Keys?
I was logged out of my session - why?
How do I delete files I no longer want?

When I save a file on Public, everyone else can see it, can I stop this?
No, the Macs have been set up with file sharing in mind, as soon as you save a file to the Public directory every other Mac in the room will have it displayed in their Public folder also, and students can open and read it. Therefore it is strongly suggested that you save all files on a zip disk and do not expect your files to remain on the computer without being tampered with. Always save your file continually and save it to a back up disk.

The Mac scans my disk when I put it in, Why?
The Mac's have virus scanning software which will scan your disk for Viruses and Trojan Horses before they can infect the hard drive. If a Virus or Trojan Horse is found it will notify you and ask if you wish to repair/delete the infected file.

Files that go to Trash can be removed if accidentally deleted.

How do I rename a file?
Move the mouse over the text and click once. A cursor will appear in text box to allow changes. Hit return or click outside the box to exit.

I've saved my work, Where did it go?
Your file can only be saved to Public, the Shared Folder in the users directory on the local hard disk ö there is an icon for it on the dock, or to you're your own disk. The file can not be saved anywhere else on the hard drive.

How do I move a file?
Move the mouse over the file icon and hit the Control Key, from the pop up menu select 'Copy to...', But remember you will only be able to copy from your disk to Public/Share Folder or from these folders to your disk. Or drag and drop file icon where you require it.

My computer has frozen, I can't move the mouse!
Press the "apple key" + "Option" + "ESC" all at the same time to force quit the aplication or restart. A dialog box will become available to choose the application you wish to force quit.

If you force quit a classic application (non OS X native) this could force the entire classic environment to quit and therefore any other classic applications running at the same time.

What does the apple key look like?

How do I logout of the Mac? Why should I log out?
To logout of the Mac, click on the Apple and click on Logout.

You should always logout of a machine after finished as you may be at risk of others misusing your account, you will be held accountable for their actions.

NOTE: Close all other applications before logging out.

MAC Short Cut Keys

Close a Window		W
Copy highlighted Text		C
Cut highlighted Text		X
Paste highlighted Text		Paste highlighted Text
Print a Document		P
Quit an application		Q
Save a Document		S
Screen Capture		ã3ä or ã4ä for selected screen captures.
Undo last command		Z
Force quit from an application		+ option + escape a dialog box will appear to ask which application you wish to force quit.
Cut highlighted Text		X

How do I login into another Server?
To log into other Servers for coursework for different faculties, click on Go and Connect To Server:

Once selected a dialog box will come up, enter afp:// and the server name, or the IP address of the server you are trying to connect. Once logged in, the new server will come up as another mounted volume on your desktop.

Note: You will only be given access to other servers if your lecturer allows it.

To use Archicad and Ashlar Vellum, you will need to change the keyserver to the DAB Keyserver. From the Applications folder, choose Key Server Client and Key Server Set up:

Enter the IP address for DAB key server 138.25.140.23 and click logon. If you change the keyserver address, please return it to 138.25.102.251 to allow main access to ITD lab Key server for other students.

I was logged out of my session - why?
After 20 minutes of idle time the server will log you out, if you have unsaved work it will be lost so ensure that you save regularly.

How do I get my disk out?
Close down all applications and drag disk icon to the trash. It will turn into an eject icon and you drag it across the icon. You can also hit the Eject button on the keyboard.

How do I delete files I no longer want?
Move the mouse over the file icon and hit the Control key on the keyboard and click on the mouse button. This will open up a small file menu and you can select the option from there.

Or simply drag and drop the file into the Trash icon with your mouse.