Making Local Calls

Overview There are two types of phones provided: NEC Polycom A user should check which type they have before moving to the next step. For NEC Phones Dial the number For on-campus calls, dial 4-digit extension For off-campus calls, dial 81 followed by the 10-digit number For Polycom Phones Dial the number For on-campus calls, dial 4-digit extension For off-campus calls, dial 10-digit number

Making International Calls

Overview There are two types of phones provided: NEC Polycom A user should have permission to make international calls in order to do so. A user should check which type they have before moving to the next step. For NEC Phones Dial 8011 followed by the county code and the phone number desired. Example: To call a Belgian number xxxxxxxx, country code 32, a user would dial 801132xxxxxxxx For Polycom Phones Dial 011 followed by the country code and the phone number desired. Example: To call a Belgian number xxxxxxxx, country code 32, a user would dial 01132xxxxxxxx

Make a Phone Call with Skype for Business

Windows Instructions In the Skype for Business app, click on the Phone button (the button that looks like a dial pad). Using the dial pad, or with your keyboard, type in the phone number you are trying to reach. Click the Call button . ​​​​​​​If a Windows Defender pop up appears, click Allow Access. Your call will begin. When you are ready to hang up, click the red Hang Up button. Mac Instructions In the Skype for Business app, click on the Calls button on the left. Using the dial pad, or with your keyboard, type in the phone number you are trying to reach. Click the Call button. Your call…

Linkedin Learning

Overview Linkedin Learning is an online video training catalog available to all current St. Lawrence Students, Faculty, and Staff. Below you will find information to sign in with your St. Lawrence username and password and how to add Linkedin Learning to your personal Linkedin account. For more information about Linkedin Learning and the content that is available, please visit https://learning.linkedin.com/for-higher-education Instructions To login to Linkedin Learning: In your web browser, navigate to https://stlawu.edu/linkedin-learning Login using your St. Lawrence email address and…

JAMF Pro Self Service Tutorial

Overview JAMF Pro Self Service is available on St. Lawrence University owned Mac devices. JAMF Pro Self Service can be used to install new software which the university owns and is licensed to distribute on campus. A helpful analogy is to think of Self Service as St. Lawrence University's version of the Apple App Store. Tutorial Open the Self Service application, which is located in the Applications Folder Additionally, you can use Spotlight Search, accessible from either the Magnifying Glass Icon in the top right corner of the screen or by pressing Command (⌘) + Space, and typing Self Service…

Sharing video and other large files

Faculty, staff, and students can mitigate bandwidth issues, data caps, and other storage limitations by following these recommendations for files larger than 50 MB. Consider these questions about an application you are thinking of using to handle video: Is there enough storage space? Does it handle video efficiently? Who needs access? What happens if it fails? Sharing Video Highly Recommended Panopto: A video distribution platform with recording/screen casting capabilities. Good Alternative ScreenPal: Record and share videos. Videos can be saved locally or published to ScreenPal where they can…

Installing Stata

Overview St. Lawrence University has 30 concurrent network licenses of Stata 19.0 BE for student and faculty use. Our license is Windows only, so if you have a Macintosh computer, you'll need to use a University owned Windows lab computer, or the SLU Remote Apps and Desktop. To Run Stata Navigate to N:\Menu\SLU Network Menu\Software for Courses\Economics\ and double click the Stata-64 shortcut to begin You can drag the shortcut to your desktop and launch it from there as long as you are connected to the campus network or connected off-campus via the VPN If you need help connecting to the N:\…

Installing Java on Windows 10 for use with CROA

Overview In order to use the Java based editor in business objects, users must be using Internet Explorer with an appropriate version of Java. Instructions To find out which versions of Java are currently installed: Type “Java” in the Windows search bar and select “Configure Java” In the Java Control Panel click “Java” Select View Install Java for use with IE: Open \\ourslu\installs$\java Copy JavaSetup8u231.exe to a local folder (eg. desktop/documents) Run the installer for the local location Once Java is installed, restart the computer Add site exceptions in the Java control panel: Type…

Sign in to Skype for Business on Mac and Windows

Windows Instructions If you are signing in to Skype for Business from off campus, you will need to have the Windows Certificate installed. Install Skype for Business for Windows Open the Skype for Business app on your PC. In the box labeled "Sign-in Address", enter your St. Lawrence email. Click Sign-in. When prompted, enter your St. Lawrence password and click Sign-in again. If prompted to save your Skype for Business sign-in info, you can click Yes. Mac Instructions Open the Skype for Business app on your Mac. Click Advanced Options. In the box labeled "User Name", enter your St. Lawrence…

Install Microsoft Office 365 Applications on your Computer

Information Many of your professors will be expecting your documents to be created within Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. These applications are available to you at no charge while you are a student at St. Lawrence, and can be installed onto personal computers or used from the web. Install Office on PC or Mac Note: If necessary, uninstall all previous versions of Microsoft Office before installing a new version. Navigate to: http://portal.office.com. Enter your St. Lawrence University email address and click Next to be directed to the St. Lawrence University…
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