Cork St.

Classrooms • Cooley 106 • Shingleton 8 • Bowman 002, 003, 004, 102, 212 • Goodson 15, 21
Greetings Faculty and Staff:

You are receiving this message because a classroom in which you teach or assist with teaching will receive or
has already received a new desktop computer. (For an electronic version of this document including clickable
links, visit http://scr.bi/bC4IrV.)

This should in no way discourage you from using your laptop computer, especially if you received a laptop
through the SU iMLearning program. We encourage you to use your laptop in the classroom, and Media
Services is happy to help you connect it to the projector/display, sound system, and (if applicable) SMART
Board. However, if you who don’t have a laptop or if you occasionally use the desktop computer in the
classroom, this new desktop computer should be a noticeable improvement.

First of all, you’ll notice that the new computer is a Mac Mini. This machine offers several advantages:
● It is faster and more powerful
● It is more energy-efficient and has other innovations to reduce its environmental impact.(Visit
http://bit.ly/yEIRJ for more information)
● It has been configured by IC to run Mac OS or Windows, so you may choose whichever
you prefer simply by powering on or rebooting the computer and holding the “option” key. (for
more detailed instructions, visit http://scr.bi/cygj30)

Here are a few answers to commonly-asked questions.

Q. The computer is completely off. Where is the power button?

A. If the computer is off, reach around to the back right of the computer and press the power button.

Q. What if I want to plug in a USB device to the Mac Mini—where are the USB ports?
A. There are USB ports on the keyboard, and in some rooms, there are high-speed USB ports available on
either the front, side, or top of the instructor podium or equipment cabinet itself, but you may always use the
ports on the keyboard.

Q. Where do I insert my CD or DVD?

A. There is a slot on the front of the computer into which you may insert CDs or DVDs. To eject the disc in
Mac OS, simply drag the CD icon (visible on the desktop) to the trash. To eject the disc in Windows, double-
click on “Computer” (visible on the desktop), right click on the CD icon, and choose “Eject.”

Ejecting a disc in Mac OS

Ejecting a disc in Windows
Q. How do I log out in Mac OS?
A. It is important to log out when you are finished using the computer—both for
your own security and to make sure the next user is able to log in without delay.
To log out in Mac OS, go to the  menu in the upper left corner of the screen
and select “Log Out...”

Q. How do I access my network drives in Mac OS?

A. Toward the right of the Dock (the collection of icons at the bottom of the
screen), you’ll see a small stack of beige folders. Click the stack to expand
it, and then select the network folder you want to access (“Faculty,”
“Student,” “Working,” etc.).

Q. How do I switch between Mac OS and Windows?

A. Basically, you must boot the computer while holding the “option” key. If the
computer is off, reach around to the back right of the computer and press the
power button. Do not attempt to move the Mac Mini as important cables may
become disconnected. If the computer is on, restart it (see illustrations below and
at right).

If you are already logged in,

go to the  menu and choose
If no one is logged in, click “Restart” “Restart...”

While the computer is powering on or restarting, hold the “Option” key. Double-click on your preference
(Macintosh or Windows) when the large icons appear.

Q. What do I do if the person before me forgot to log out?

A. Hold the power button (located on the back right corner of the computer) for a few seconds until the
computer powers off. Then, wait a few seconds, and press the power button again to turn computer back on.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact IC (for computer and network issues) or Media
Services (for audio-visual equipment issues). Visit our websites: www.su.edu/helpdesk for IC, or
www.su.edu/library/media for Media Services. You can also chat or email us at helpdesk@su.edu (for IC) or
media@su.edu (for Media Services). Or call, 540-665-5555 (for IC) or 540-665-4551 (for Media Services).

Don Silvius David Chávez

Manager - Technology Support Services Help Desk Media Services Coordinator