UTech Services - Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQ
How can I access email when I am not on campus?
To access your campus email account, go to http://owamail.calu.edu and enter your username (for example STU7654 without @calu.edu) and your password. Click OK and you will be sent to your e-mail.
If you are having trouble accessing OWA please contact the Help Desk at x5911 or 724-938-5911.
For a tutorial on how to use Outlook Web Access 2010 please click here.
How can I change my password if I only use OWA?
Access your email account as instructed in the first FAQ above. Then complete the following steps"
1. Click Options in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. From the Account screen, click on "Change your password" on the right side of the screen.
3. Enter your existing password, type a new password, and then type it again to confirm it.
4. Click "Save".
How can I change my password when I am using a campus owned Windows computer?
While logged onto a campus PC (not a Mac), press CTRL+ALT+DELETE on your keyboard. Click the Change Password button. Your username should be in the username field, and the Log On To field should say CALUPA. Enter your existing password, type a new password, and then type it again to confirm it and click Ok. If you are using a MAC you will need to log onto a Windows PC in order to change your password.
What version of MS Windows do the campus labs have on them?
Campus PCs operate on the Microsoft WIndows 7 operating system.
What version of office do the campus labs have on them?
Campus PCs are all equipped with Microsoft Office 2010. This includes Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Sharepoint Workspace, and Publisher.
What limits are imposed on my email?
Faculty and staff are allotted 22048 MB and will receive warnings at 2023 MB that their mailbox is approaching the maximum size. Faculty and Staff are able to send attachments as large as 10MB.
Students are allotted 650 MB and will receive warnings at 625 MB that their mailbox is approaching the maximum size. Students are able to send attachments as large as 10MB.
How can I see how large my email folders are?
While in Microsoft Outlook 2010 on a campus computer, click the Folder List icon at the bottom of the left side. At the bottom of your folder list, click the Folder Sizes link. It will show you a list of each folder and their size.
While in Outlook Web Access you can place your mouse over your mailbox name (most likely listed as your name) and it will list your total email mailbox size and limit information.
Should my student workers log in using their own student account when working for me?
No, their supervisor should request that a special account be created for their use by filling out the appropriate form. The Special Computer Account can be found in Public Folders under Faculty and Staff Forms.
Can I access my N drive when off campus?
Yes! You can ftp to ndrives.calu.edu or navigate out to ftp://ndrives.calu.edu in an ftp capable web browser like Internet Explorer and when you are prompted for a username and password you will enter calupa\username (i.e. calupa\stu7546) and your Windows email password. For more info click Guides on the left side of this page.
Do I have the ability to edit a .PDF file?
Yes, the university has a site license for Adobe Professional. If you do not already have this on your office PC please give the helpdesk a call at 724-938-5911 option 1 and request that Adobe Professional be installed.
Why can’t I attach a Microsoft Access file to my email?
Due to the nature of Access files it is not a good idea to send them through email. They are a perfect opportunity for viruses and other security threats to be distributed. As a result campus security settings will not allow you to attach this type of file to your email messages.
The following table identifies the file types that Outlook blocks by default.
| File name extension | File type |
|---|---|
| .ade | Access Project Extension (Microsoft) |
| .adp | Access Project (Microsoft) |
| .app | Executable Application |
| .asp | Active Server Page |
| .bas | BASIC Source Code |
| .bat | Batch Processing |
| .cer | Internet Security Certificate File |
| .chm | Compiled HTML Help |
| .cmd | DOS CP/M Command File, Command File for Windows NT |
| .cnt | Help file index |
| .com | Command |
| .cpl | Windows Control Panel Extension (Microsoft) |
| .crt | Certificate File |
| .csh | csh Script |
| .der | DER Encoded X509 Certificate File |
| .exe | Executable File |
| .fxp | FoxPro Compiled Source (Microsoft) |
| .gadget | Windows Vista gadget |
| .hlp | Windows Help File |
| .hpj | Project file used to create Windows Help File |
| .hta | Hypertext Application |
| .inf | Information or Setup File |
| .ins | IIS Internet Communications Settings (Microsoft) |
| .isp | IIS Internet Service Provider Settings (Microsoft) |
| .its | Internet Document Set, Internet Translation |
| .js | JavaScript Source Code |
| .jse | JScript Encoded Script File |
| .ksh | UNIX Shell Script |
| .lnk | Windows Shortcut File |
| .mad | Access Module Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .maf | Access (Microsoft) |
| .mag | Access Diagram Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .mam | Access Macro Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .maq | Access Query Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .mar | Access Report Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .mas | Access Stored Procedures (Microsoft) |
| .mat | Access Table Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .mau | Media Attachment Unit |
| .mav | Access View Shortcut (Microsoft) |
| .maw | Access Data Access Page (Microsoft) |
| .mda | Access Add-in (Microsoft), MDA Access 2 Workgroup (Microsoft) |
| .mdb | Access Application (Microsoft), MDB Access Database (Microsoft) |
| .mde | Access MDE Database File (Microsoft) |
| .mdt | Access Add-in Data (Microsoft) |
| .mdw | Access Workgroup Information (Microsoft) |
| .mdz | Access Wizard Template (Microsoft) |
| .msc | Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File (Microsoft) |
| .msh | Microsoft Shell |
| .msh1 | Microsoft Shell |
| .msh2 | Microsoft Shell |
| .mshxml | Microsoft Shell |
| .msh1xml | Microsoft Shell |
| .msh2xml | Microsoft Shell |
| .msi | Windows Installer File (Microsoft) |
| .msp | Windows Installer Update |
| .mst | Windows SDK Setup Transform Script |
| .ops | Office Profile Settings File |
| .osd | Application virtualized with Microsoft SoftGrid Sequencer |
| .pcd | Visual Test (Microsoft) |
| .pif | Windows Program Information File (Microsoft) |
| .plg | Developer Studio Build Log |
| .prf | Windows System File |
| .prg | Program File |
| .pst | MS Exchange Address Book File, Outlook Personal Folder File (Microsoft) |
| .reg | Registration Information/Key for W95/98, Registry Data File |
| .scf | Windows Explorer Command |
| .scr | Windows Screen Saver |
| .sct | Windows Script Component, Foxpro Screen (Microsoft) |
| .shb | Windows Shortcut into a Document |
| .shs | Shell Scrap Object File |
| .ps1 | Windows PowerShell |
| .ps1xml | Windows PowerShell |
| .ps2 | Windows PowerShell |
| .ps2xml | Windows PowerShell |
| .psc1 | Windows PowerShell |
| .psc2 | Windows PowerShell |
| .tmp | Temporary File/Folder |
| .url | Internet Location |
| .vb | VBScript File or Any VisualBasic Source |
| .vbe | VBScript Encoded Script File |
| .vbp | Visual Basic project file |
| .vbs | VBScript Script File, Visual Basic for Applications Script |
| .vsmacros | Visual Studio .NET Binary-based Macro Project (Microsoft) |
| .vsw | Visio Workspace File (Microsoft) |
| .ws | Windows Script File |
| .wsc | Windows Script Component |
| .wsf | Windows Script File |
| .wsh | Windows Script Host Settings File |
| .xnk | Exchange Public Folder Shortcut |
I have a very large attachment, can I send it via email?
Students are able to send attachments as large as 10 MB.
Faculty / Staff are able to send attachments as large as 10 MB.
Can I filter junk mail with Outlook Web Access?
Yes. Once logged into OWA, select Options from the upper right corner of the window then See All Options. Next, select Block or Allow from the options on the left.
A list of options will show on the right side of the window allowing you to control the way Junk Email is handled.
How much space do I have on my N drive??
Faculty and Staff have 1 GB of space and students have 600 MB.
Can I set up my email at home using an email client such as Apple Entourage or Outlook Express?
The university recommends and supports the use of Outlook Web Access (OWA) to view your email account when not on campus by going to http://owamail.calu.edu.
You can set up another email client that supports IMAP with the following server information; however the university does not support this configuration on non-University machines.
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Mail Server or Server is owamail.calu.edu
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SMTP server is on Port 587 over SSL
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IMAP server is on Port 993 over SSL
How often does my Windows login password need changed?
Students windows/email/VIP/D2L password expires every 180 days.
Faculty and Staff windows/email/VIP/D2L password expired every 90 days.
Will Microsoft Office 2010 open a file created in an earlier version of office?
Yes, opening the file will not be a problem.
How do I log a support call with the Help Desk?
You can log a support call in 2 different ways.
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Call the help desk at (724) 938-5911.
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Send an email to UTechRequests@calu.edu.
What kind of software can faculty, staff and students install?
Faculty, staff and students do not have permission to install any software on university owned computers.
If you need any software installed please call the Help Desk and submit a request.
