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Fact sheets
We publish a range of fact sheets to help you use University IT facilities. Choose from the following categories:
New students
| Computing Services for Students - Quick Guide (PDF) |
| Computing Services for Disabled Students and Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PDF) |
| Use of Computing Facilities at the University of Aberdeen (PDF) |
Wireless
| Eduroam and ResNet |
| Configuring a wireless connection: Windows 7 (PDF) |
| Configuring a wireless connection: Windows XP2/SP2 (PDF) |
| Configuring a wireless connection: Mac OS X (10.7 - Lion) (PDF) |
| Configuring a wireless connection: Mac OS X (10.5 - Leopard and 10.6 - Snow Leopard) (PDF) |
| Mobile devices and PDAs |
| Configuring a Windows phone for eduroam and resnet (OS 7+) (PDF) |
| Configuring a Windows phone for eduroam and resnet (OS 6.x) (PDF) |
| Configuring an iPhone for eduroam and resnet (iOS 2+) (PDF) |
| Configuring an iPad for eduroam and resnet (iOS 3+) (PDF) |
| Configuring Android 4.x for eduroam and resnet (PDF) |
| Configuring Android 2.3 for eduroam and resnet (PDF) |
| Wired ResNet |
| Configuring a wired ResNet connection: Windows 7 (PDF) |
| Configuring a wired ResNet connection: Windows XP (PDF) |
| Configuring a wired ResNet connection: Mac OS X (10.5 - Leopard) (PDF) |
| Proxy |
| Removing the University Proxy Settings (PDF) |
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Email & Calendaring
| Configuring an iPhone for Studentmail (PDF) |
| Configuring Android for Studentmail (PDF) |
| Studentmail User Guide (PDF) |
| Email etiquette (PDF) |
Printing, copying and scanning
| A Quick Guide to Printing (PDF) |
| A Quick Guide to Photocopying using MFDs (PDF) |
| A Quick Guide to Scanning using MFDs (PDF) |
| Set up a Windows PC/laptop to print to networked MFDs/Printers (PDF) |
| Set up a Mac or MacBook to print to networked MFDs/Printers - OS X 10.5 and 10.6 (PDF) |
| Set up a Mac or MacBook to print to networked MFDs/Printers - OS X 10.7+ (PDF) |
| A Guide to Scanning Text using FreeOCR Optical Character Recognition software (PDF) |
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Mobile Devices
| Configure for Email |
| Configuring an iPhone for Studentmail (PDF) |
| Configuring Android for Studentmail (PDF) |
| Configure for Wireless |
| Configuring a Windows phone for eduroam and resnet (OS 7+) (PDF) |
| Configuring a Windows phone for eduroam and resnet (OS 6.x) (PDF) |
| Configuring an iPhone for eduroam and resnet (iOS 2+) (PDF) |
| Configuring Android 4.x for eduroam and resnet (PDF) |
| Configuring Android 2.3 for eduroam and resnet (PDF) |
Remote access and VPN
| Remote Access (PDF) |
Access your home filespace (H: drive) off-campus using WinSCP (PDF)
NOTE: We are currently working on a new VPN solution for offsite remote access to University of Aberdeen resources - please watch this space. |
| Choosing the right broadband deal - tips for students (PDF) |
| Removing the University Proxy Settings (PDF) |
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File Management and Windows
| File Management in Windows 7 (PDF) |
| Backing up your course work (PDF) |
| File compression in Windows (PDF) |
| CD Writing in the PC Classrooms (PDF) |
Software guides
| MS Access |
| Quick Guide to Access 2010 (PDF) |
| MS Excel |
| Quick Guide to Excel 2010 (PDF) |
| Introduction to Formulas in Excel (PDF) |
| Introduction to Functions in Excel (PDF) |
| MS Outlook |
| Quick Guide to Outlook 2010 (PDF) |
| MS PowerPoint |
| Quick Guide to PowerPoint 2010 (PDF) |
| Getting Started Using PowerPoint 2010 (PDF) |
| Embedding Videos in PowerPoint 2010 (PDF) |
| Templates and Themes in PowerPoint 2010 (PDF) |
| Using PowerPoint in Presentations (PDF) |
| Getting Started Using PowerPoint 2007 (PDF) |
| Advanced Guide to Using PowerPoint 2007 (PDF) |
| Templates and Themes in PowerPoint 2007 (PDF) |
| MS Word |
| Quick Guide to Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Useful Keyboard Shortcuts in Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Introduction to Page Numbering in Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Advanced Page Numbering in Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Creating Landscape Pages in Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Landscape Page Numbering in Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Introduction to Heading Styles in Word 2010 (PDF) |
| Other |
| A Guide to Scanning Text using FreeOCR Optical Character Recognition software (PDF) |
Internet
| Social Media: Safe Practice for Students (PDF) |
| Removing the University Proxy Settings (PDF) |
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Workbooks
We have created a series of workbooks especially for students, focusing on the core IT skills you are likely to need during your time at University.
Online learning materials - teach yourself!
Register for our FREE e-learning courses with learnIT online. Choose from a range of courses, from basic PC skills to more advanced features of software applications including Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. No workbooks to print out - access from anywhere with a computer and internet connection.
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