Quick Computer Tips

 All Tips:

Get Ready for Summer Vacation

• Don't get stuck with an expired password
  Change your password NOW, avoid problems later
  How to change your Network/Email Password
• Let email senders know you're away for the summer
  How to create an Out of Office Message
• Keep Symantec AntiVirus definitions up to date while you're away
  How to Update Definitions
• Backup files in My Documents Folder to your Private folder
  How to Backup Files
• Use Basic Outlook Web Access with Slow Connections
  Recommended Log-On

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1. Change your network password
   You want to do this BEFORE your password expires, otherwise you won't be able to use your college email account. Since passwords expire every 90 days, by changing your password in mid May, it will keep your password active until approximately August 14.
   Use Outlook Web Access (https://mail.etown.edu)because it works anywhere you have an internet connection and for everyone with a network account.
           Select Options,
           Select Change Password
           
           
           OK
   Use your office computer if you are a staff or faculty member
           Press: Control + Alt + Delete,
           Select Change Password
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2. Tell emailers you're out of the office
            Outlook (Regular)
            Outlook Web Access
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3. Update Symantec AntiVirus Definitions while you're away
          Instructions in printable PDF document
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4. Backup the Files in My Documents Folder
   Just in case something bad happens to your computer, copy everything you've saved in the My Documents folder to your Private network folder.
        Instructions in printable PDF document
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5. Email on Slow Connections
   During the Internet email log on, select the Basic client, and if you're in an internet cafe or library, for security, select Public or shared computer

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