Library & Technology

Computing Orientation Overview

This overview lists the steps necessary to complete the orientation. They are presented in their suggested completion order; however, you may have already completed some of them. You will need your Duke NetID and password and your law school LawID and password. If you come to a step which you already have completed, simply skip it and proceed to the next step.

Each step contains links to pages with more detailed information and instructions for completing that step. As you complete a step, place a check in the corresponding checkbox. Good luck and remember to contact us if you should get bogged down.

Start Your Computer and Set Password

If this is a new computer and you have never turned it on before, turn it on and enter the required information. - Detailed Instructions
Secure your accounts by setting passwords for the Administrator account and each user account. - Detailed Instructions

Learn About Your Law School and University Online Accounts

Read about the differences between your law school LawID and university NetID account. - Detailed Information

Register Your Computer for Campus Network Access

When you are on campus, register both your wireless and wired network ports. - Detailed Instructions

Protect Your Computer from Viruses and Malware

Verify whether you have an anti-virus program, such as Norton Antivirus or McAfee Virusscan, on your computer. If not, install McAfee Virusscan. - Detailed Instructions

Configure Law School Computing Features

If you are using Windows, then install the Novell Client for Windows. - Detailed Instructions

If you are using Mac OS X, use Native File Access or NetStorage to access your network folder. - Select either link for detailed instructions

When you are on campus, install network printers. - Detailed Instructions

Configure Microsoft Word to open Corel WordPerfect documents. - Detailed Instructions

Review and Update Your University Profile

Update your university email alias information. - Detailed Instructions

Logon to ACES and update your university contact information. Be sure to enter your current postal mailing address under Contact Information.

Check Your Email and Optionally Configure an Email Client

Access your email with a web browser at http://www.mail.duke.edu.
Optionally install and configure an email client for downloading mail. We recommend Mozilla Thunderbird, but you can also use Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Windows Mail. OIT provides instructions at their email information page.

Install "The Contracts Experience"

If you are running Microsoft Windows, install "The Contracts Experience" DVD. Insert disc one into the DVD drive. If the installation program does not start automatically, view the disc in Windows Explorer and start the Setup program. We recommend you choose to install all the files on your computer. When prompted to do so, insert the second disc. If the computer displays a message that it cannot find the second disc after you have inserted it, cancel the installation program, and then run Setup from the second disc.

 


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