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FAQ for Library Services: Technology Help

This guide will help students with questions they might have concerning the library and its services

What is my Dmail user name and student ID number?

My log in password isn't working, what do I do?

Are you a current student, staff or faculty member of Dixie State University?
Students must be registered in the current semester of classes in order to use the computers.

If you are currently a student and your password is still not working. Contact the IT Help Desk.

Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.

How do I change my dmail password?

Password/PIN:  (also referred to as your Banner PIN, DSC Web Services PIN, Canvas password and Dmail password) This password works for your Banner access, DSU Web Services, Blackboard, Canvas and Student Dmail.  If you do not know your Password/PIN, or the Password/PIN you enter doesn’t work, click "Forgot PIN?" from this page:

https://bannersec.dixie.edu/proddad/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

My paper won't open, what do I do?

Students may bring files in a number of different file formats. Some of these are: Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx); Microsoft Works (.wps); WordPerfect (.wpd); Open Office's Open Document (.odt); Apple Pages (.pgs); and more. If the software program isn't on the computer, the file will not automatically load. For future use, students should save their files in a Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Adobe reader format (.pdf) for easier use on computers other than their own.

 

To open a file in Word that has been saved in another file format, perform the following steps:

  1. Save the file on the desktop.
  2. Activate Word and navigate through the Open dialog to find the file on the desktop. Word will usually bring up the file, but it will probably have errors in it due to the conversion process. The document will need to be checked carefully to correct these errors.

 

Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.

The computer's not working, what do I do?

  1. Check to be sure the computer is on and/or plugged in.
  2. Check the cable leading to the back of the computer and make sure it is securely fastened.

Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.

My flash drive isn't working, what do I do?

  1. If the computer isn't recognizing the flash drive, try a different port. Sometimes the ports lose their connections.
  2. Sometimes the computer can't read specialized flash drives. Make sure you buy and/or bring a generic flash drive.
  3. Sometimes flash drives will stop working, try another computer to make sure.

Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.

Where is my paper?

  1. Always use the "save as" option so that you can choose where the paper is saved to on the computer. The computers will usually save the paper to a temp folder and they are harder to find.
  2. Check the Downloads folder. To do this, click the Windows button in the lower left corner of the screen. Click on your name and then Downloads or click on Documents and then the Downloads file.
  3. Check the flash drive. Click on the Windows button in the lower left side of the screen. Click on My Computer. All storage devices attached to the computer will be listed, including flash drives. If the device isn't visible, give the computer a minute or two to recognize it or switch it to a new port.

Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons..

How do I scan something?

For help with the scanners, Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.


Scanners are included with the printers/copiers located on each floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.

You must log into the printer/scanner/copiers with your dmail name and password.

Follow the directions located near the printers/copiers or ask for help.

You can scan to your email or to your flash drive. Scanning is free if you don't print it.

How do I link my computer to WiFi?

To link your computer to Dixie State University's Wifi you must be registered in the current semester's courses.

If you are a current student, click on Red Storm under the wireless connections.
Use your dmail user name and password to connect. It might ask you to enter this twice.

If this still doesn't work there are step by step directions at http://www.dixie.edu/it/wireless/

Students can get help with any computer issues from the Lab assistants located on the Second floor, Mezzaine, or Third floor of the Holland Centennial Commons.