University Computer Help Desk

Technology Quick Start Guide

This Technology Quick Start Guide (PDF) provides an overview of computing and technology at Illinois State University.

The Technology Quick Start Guide [PDF] provides an overview to technology at Illinois State University. It is intended to provide new students, faculty, and staff an introduction to computing systems and services available on campus.

To view this file, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

The Technology Quick Start Guide is also available as a printed booklet. If you would like a free copy, stop by the University Computer Help Desk office in Julian Hall 115.

The Technology Quick Start Guide covers the following topics:

  • Welcome to Illinois State University!
  • Introduction
  • Your UID Number and Redbird Card
  • Your ULID and Password
  • Your Email Account
  • Exchange Calendar and Email
  • Spam Email
  • Forwarding Your Email
  • Phishing Scams, Identity Theft, and Surfing
  • Viruses and Spyware
  • Internet Access
  • Bandwidth Management
  • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
  • Copyrights and File Sharing
  • iCampus Web Portal
  • ISU Emergency Alerts
  • Alerts Website
  • Blackboard
  • Datastore
  • Personal Blogs
  • uPrint Mobile Printing
  • iTunes U
  • Campus Map
  • Help Desk Knowledge Base
  • Technology Requests
  • TechNews
  • Software Downloads
  • Software at an Educational Price
  • Resources to Know
  • Departmental Technical Support
  • Appropriate Use Policy

Article Information

  • Article ID: 1126
  • Last Review: Sep 11, 2009
  • Type: Article

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