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== <b>Frequently Asked Questions</b> ==
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=== <sub><b>Why can't I log into my email or a lab computer?</b> ===
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*You probably have the wrong username or password
<b>Why can't I log into my email or a lab computer?</b>
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*Unless specified otherwise, your username will be your first name, a period, and then last name followed by the school's domain
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**An example would be [email protected]
You probably have the wrong username or passwordUnless specified otherwise, your username will be your first name, a period, and then last name followed by the school's domain (i.e. [email protected]).  Make sure you've got that period between your first and last nameIf that's correct, you may need to reset your passwordWe have a guide on how to do that in the "How-To" section [https://help.artacademy.edu/index.php/Technology/HowTo/UserAccount here]If you still have issues, just put in a help ticket.
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*Make sure you've got that period between your first and last name
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*If that's correct, you may need to reset your password
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*We have a guide on how to do that in the "How-To" section [https://help.artacademy.edu/index.php/Technology/HowTo/UserAccount here]
<b>I can't get into SONIS!</b>
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* If you still have issues, just put in a help ticket.
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=== <sub><b>I can't get into SONIS!</b> ===
SONIS is one of the few things the IT Department doesn't immediately supportIn addition, SONIS isn't directly connected to our directory either, so that means you have a separate login for that systemA typical SONIS username is your first and last initial followed by a string of numbersFor students, you also have a PIN instead of a passwordIf you are locked out or need assistance logging in to or using SONIS, you'll need to contact the Registrar at [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]], by phone at 513-562-8749, or in person at room South 265.
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*SONIS is one of the few things the IT Department doesn't immediately support
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*In addition, SONIS isn't directly connected to our directory either, so that means you have a separate login for that system
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*A typical SONIS username is your first and last initial followed by a string of numbers
<b>How do I replace a lost or stolen ID badge?</b>
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**For students, you also have a PIN instead of a password
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*If you are locked out or need assistance logging in to or using SONIS, you'll need to contact the Registrar
You'll need to complete a very simple online form [https://form.jotform.com/62864844184971 here]Replacement badges are $15If you'd rather pay with cash, see the Business Office to give them your cash and they'll give you a receiptTake that receipt to the security guard on duty and they'll print off a new badge for you.
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**Phone - 513-562-8749
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**Office - South 265.
<b>Something in the computer labs or classrooms doesn't work, what should I do?</b>
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=== <sub><b>How do I replace a lost or stolen ID badge?</b> ===
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*You'll need to complete a very simple online form [https://form.jotform.com/62864844184971 here]
There's a lot of technology available to use at the school, and while all of it is checked periodically throughout the year, it's too much to check on a regular basisThat said, the IT department can't fix or replace something if it doesn't know there's a problemThe best thing to do is to simply make a help ticket to notify the IT staff of a problemThis can include keyboards or mice not working, frozen or locked up computer, discolored or fuzzy monitors, robot alien abductions, etc...  Ok, maybe not that last one.
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*Replacement badges are $15
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*If you'd rather pay with cash, see the Business Office
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**Give them your cash and they'll give you a receipt
<b>What all does the IT Department handle?</b>
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**Take that receipt to the security guard on duty and they'll print off a new badge for you.
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=== <sub><b>Something in the computer labs or classrooms doesn't work, what should I do?</b> ===
Pretty much anything that could be considered technologyWhile a toaster is an example, that's not exactly what we were referring toHere's a list of everything the IT Department supports:
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*There's a lot of technology available to use at the school, and while all of it is checked periodically throughout the year, it's too much to check on a regular basis
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*That said, the IT department can't fix or replace something if it doesn't know there's a problem
*Internet/Wifi
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*The best thing to do is to simply make a help ticket to notify the IT staff of a problem
*Computers
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*This can include, but isn't limited to:
*Printers/Copiers/Scanners
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**Keyboards or mice not working
*Server Access
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**Frozen or locked up computer
*Office 365 (email, Office Suite, Teams, Sharepoint, etc...)
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**Discolored or fuzzy monitors
*Adobe Software
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**Projector bulbs
*Administrative Software
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== <sub><b>What all does the IT Department handle?</b> ==
**FinancialEdge
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*Pretty much anything that could be considered technology
**RaisersEdge
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*While a toaster is an example, that's not exactly what we were referring to
**PowerFAIDS
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*Here's a list of everything the IT Department supports:
**EdConnect
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**Internet/Wifi
*Telephones
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*8Computers
*Projectors/Monitors
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*8Printers/Copiers/Scanners
*TVs
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*8Server Access
*Speakers
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*8Office 365 (email, Office Suite, Teams, Sharepoint, etc...)
*Microphones
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*8Adobe Software
*Media Players
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*8Administrative Software
*Security Cameras
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***FinancialEdge
*Door Access (Main building and 12th street dorm)
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***RaisersEdge
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***PowerFAIDS
<b>How do I forward my email?</b>
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***EdConnect
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**Telephones
You can forward your email by going to your settings in Office365There's a video on how to do that in the "How-To" section here.
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**Projectors/Monitors
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**TVs
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**Speakers
<b>How do I use the scanners?</b>
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**Microphones
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**Media Players
A guide on how to use the scanners can be found in the "How-To" section as well.
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**Security Cameras
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**Door Access (Main building and 12th street dorm)
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== <sub><b>How do I forward my email?</b> ===
<b>Can you help with this sharp pain in my neck?</b>
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*You can forward your email by going to your settings in Office365
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*There's a video on how to do that in the "How-To" section here.
No.  Go see a doctor.
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=== <sub><b>How do I use the scanners?</b> ===
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* A guide on how to use the scanners can be found in the "How-To" section as well.
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=== <sub><b>Can you help with this sharp pain in my neck?</b> ===
<b>What's the capital of Djibouti?</b>
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*No.  Go see a doctor.
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=== <sub><b>What's the capital of Djibouti?</b> ===
Djibouti
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*Djibouti

Revision as of 19:16, 30 October 2018

Why can't I log into my email or a lab computer?

  • You probably have the wrong username or password
  • Unless specified otherwise, your username will be your first name, a period, and then last name followed by the school's domain
  • Make sure you've got that period between your first and last name
  • If that's correct, you may need to reset your password
  • We have a guide on how to do that in the "How-To" section here
  • If you still have issues, just put in a help ticket.

I can't get into SONIS!

  • SONIS is one of the few things the IT Department doesn't immediately support
  • In addition, SONIS isn't directly connected to our directory either, so that means you have a separate login for that system
  • A typical SONIS username is your first and last initial followed by a string of numbers
    • For students, you also have a PIN instead of a password
  • If you are locked out or need assistance logging in to or using SONIS, you'll need to contact the Registrar

How do I replace a lost or stolen ID badge?

  • You'll need to complete a very simple online form here
  • Replacement badges are $15
  • If you'd rather pay with cash, see the Business Office
    • Give them your cash and they'll give you a receipt
    • Take that receipt to the security guard on duty and they'll print off a new badge for you.

Something in the computer labs or classrooms doesn't work, what should I do?

  • There's a lot of technology available to use at the school, and while all of it is checked periodically throughout the year, it's too much to check on a regular basis
  • That said, the IT department can't fix or replace something if it doesn't know there's a problem
  • The best thing to do is to simply make a help ticket to notify the IT staff of a problem
  • This can include, but isn't limited to:
    • Keyboards or mice not working
    • Frozen or locked up computer
    • Discolored or fuzzy monitors
    • Projector bulbs

What all does the IT Department handle?

  • Pretty much anything that could be considered technology
  • While a toaster is an example, that's not exactly what we were referring to
  • Here's a list of everything the IT Department supports:
    • Internet/Wifi
  • 8Computers
  • 8Printers/Copiers/Scanners
  • 8Server Access
  • 8Office 365 (email, Office Suite, Teams, Sharepoint, etc...)
  • 8Adobe Software
  • 8Administrative Software
      • FinancialEdge
      • RaisersEdge
      • PowerFAIDS
      • EdConnect
    • Telephones
    • Projectors/Monitors
    • TVs
    • Speakers
    • Microphones
    • Media Players
    • Security Cameras
    • Door Access (Main building and 12th street dorm)

How do I forward my email? =

  • You can forward your email by going to your settings in Office365
  • There's a video on how to do that in the "How-To" section here.

How do I use the scanners?

  • A guide on how to use the scanners can be found in the "How-To" section as well.

Can you help with this sharp pain in my neck?

  • No. Go see a doctor.

What's the capital of Djibouti?

  • Djibouti