English Language Centre

General, Business, Pre-Sessional and Teacher Courses

Summer 2001

Use of Computers at the University

1.     If you wish to use the computing resources at the University while you are studying at the English Language Centre, you must register as a user and you must have your own username and password. Arrangements are made for all students to register. If you do not have a username and password, please come to the ELC Office (room 20 on the first floor) to register.

2.     When you start to use a computer you should always log in with your own name and password. Normally the computer will ask you for your name and password, but if the previous user has not switched off properly, this may not happen. In this case you should press the ‘reset’ button so that you can log in with your own username and password. (The reset button can be found on the computer box under your table)

3.     Similarly, when you have finished using the computer, you should make sure that the computer is switched off properly. To do this, click on ‘Start’ at the bottom left of the screen, then ‘shut down’ (twice). If this does not seem to work press the ‘reset’ button.

4.     You should never allow anyone else to use your name and password. Nor should you use anyone else’s username or password. It is an infringement of University regulations to use another person’s ID and disciplinary action will be taken against anyone found doing this. All students receive a copy of the University regulations (see over).

5.     If you have any question about how to use the computers, please ask your teachers for help. You can also contact the IT Services help desk at: helpdesk@exeter.ac.uk, or tel. 3934.