Otterbein University Welcomes
You
New Student Information Guide
www.otterbein.edu/its/newstudents
Sep 2010
TWO ACCOUNTS
1. Network Account
2. Self Service Banner
1. NETWORK ACCOUNT
How to activate:
Use Otterbein ID (e.g.A20012345)
Pin: (e.g.123456 )
Go to New User Web Page
www.otterbein.edu/newuser
What Do I Use it For?
• O-Zone• Webmail• Blackboard• Wireless logon• Basically all technology resources on
the network that ask for username
What if I ForgetMy Password?
Contact Help Desk to have me reset password.
Sign up sheet after session
How do I reset my password?
Go to www.otterbein.edu/its, select Password Information from menu items on left, then Changing
Note: Need to know password first!!
2. Self Service Banner
What if I Do Not Know My OID or Pin?
• OID is found on Cardinal Card and Otternet page
• Pin is found after you set security question in Self Service Banner.
• Type in ID (e.g. A12345678), hit forgot pin button
What is wrong with this picture?
• You made your security question “What is my pin?”
• Not making fun – Just saying!
Banner, What Do I Use it For?
Handle all student services on-line:• Register for classes• Get class schedule• View grades, holds, transcripts• Financial aid status, accept awards,
make payments
Two Ways to Navigate
• O-Zone with network username and password and then single sign-on to all other resources
• If O-Zone is down for maintenance, use main page www.otterbein.edu, then A-Z index and navigate to every resource independently
Network Resources• Self Service Banner
• O-Zone
• Webmail
• Blackboard
• Otternet
• Home folder
• Web folder
• Training
https://ozone.otterbein.edu
• Personalized with your Academic Profile, Meal Plan and Account Summary• Customizable• Announcements from Otterbein• Single sign-on
WebMailBeware of phishing email – Information Technology will NEVER ask you for log-in information about your account!
We Filter Out For Junk Email and Spam Two Ways: Junk E-mail folder and OCCleanMail• Check your Junk E-mail folder for
accidentally filtered mail, right click and add Sender to Safe Sender’s List
• Then, right click and move to Inbox Folder
Blackboard
What if My Class is not Listed?
Home and Web Folder on My Otternet on O-Zone or A-Z index
Otternet
Jump Drives
Tip: Put a Word file or Notepad Text Document called Identification so if you lose it, we can return it!!
Windows Office 2007 and Macintosh Office 2008 Gotcha
Training and Converter• http://www.otterbein.edu/its/training/students/
• Use Office 2007 and 2010 for Bibliographies!!
• Get familiar with Office before you present in a classroom or struggle in a lab.
• Ultimate Steal: Office 2010 for $79.95 Windows 7 for $64.95
How Do I Get Connected to the Reshall Network and Practice Safe Hex?
•Plug into wall port or splitter•Go to the Residents Halls Info http://www.otterbein.edu/its/reshalls/Don’t risk getting your computer blocked on the network. (Residents and Commuters) You must have:1)Windows updates 2)Virus protection http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/3)Malware protection (Malwarebytes)
•Uninstall any old virus protection software first or you could corrupt your operating system!! Install only one!
Ethernet Patch Cord
• You buy at Otterbein Bookstore or
• Computer Store
• Plug into Wall Port or Splitter
Splitter• Get one from Help Desk if missing
• Leave in the room – Do Not Take Home
• Call Help Desk if yours is not working
How to connect to Wireless• Connect to “Otterbein” on campus
• Connect to “OtterbeinU” in reshalls
• See this page to configure your wireless network settings:http://www.otterbein.edu/its/wireless/
How Do I Use Labs?http://www.otterbein.edu/its/labs
•Papercut•400 copies/quarter•Logoff lab computer!
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTOtterbein Policy: Shutdown, Written Warning, Judicial CouncilFederal Law: Felony Charge, Fine, Jail
www.otterbein.edu/its
• Protect your public image!!
• Our goal is to educate students and to keep them informed of issues in cyberspace that may affect them adversely.
How To Get Help• Email: [email protected]• Follow us on Twitter
http://twitter.com/otterbeinhelp • Use Chat on O-Zone
Or if You are Confuzzed…Use the Student Help Desk!!
Campus Center
8:30am – 9:00pm M-R
8:30am – 6:00pm F
8:00am – 2pm Saturday
614.823.1060
First door on the right after entering both double doors of Campus Center