Information Technology Services

How-to Frequently Asked Questions

General How-to FAQ

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  • Is my local support provided by ITS?
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  • How do I get an account and get connected to the network?
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  • Where and what is my PC number/machine ID?
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  • What is Pheme?
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  • How do I change my Pheme password?
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  • I can’t remember my Pheme password
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  • What is my P: drive?
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  • I can’t turn my PC on
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  • How do I log in?
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  • How do I shut my machine down?
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  • What is the difference between Shut down and Log Off?
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  • How do I store documents on the network?
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  • How can I protect my Computer while I am away from my desk?

    Microsoft Office & Exchange Email FAQ

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  • What does a Central Exchange Account give me?
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  • How do I check my Email?
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  • How much storage space do I have in my Central Exchange Account mailbox?
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  • How do I archive my email?
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  • How is my firstname.lastname@uwa.edu.au email address different to my Central Exchange Account email address?
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  • How do I set up an 'Out of Office' automated reply in MS Outlook?
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  • How do I turn off the 'Out of Office' automated reply in MS Office?
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  • How do I forward emails to a colleague when I am out of the office?
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  • How do I create a signature for my emails?
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  • How do I update my email signature?
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  • How do I access my email when working from home?
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  • How do I open a shared calendar in outlook?
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  • How do I share my Exchange calendar with my co-workers?
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  • What is Spam?
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  • How do you access the standard UWA Office Templates?

    Printer FAQ

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  • How can I tell what printers I have?
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  • How do I set a printer to be my default printer?
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  • How do I add a printer to my machine?