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Abacus FAQ
About Abacus Labs
What are the Abacus Labs for?
Computer access and assistance for all Curtin students. There are hundreds of PCs, as well as printing and scanning facilities, all fitted with latest software and hardware. Use of the labs is supported by helpdesk staff who work extended office hours.
Where are the Abacus Labs located?
Click here for a map to the Abacus Labs in buildings 303, 408 and 501. Room 325 is located within the library on Level 3.
How do I get into the Abacus Labs?
You will need to use your Curtin student ID card as a swipe card for access to the labs. All labs require a swipe card to enter, and you will also need to use your card to enter through one of the external building 303 doors (the other external door is locked after office hours). See also Why doesn't my swipe card let me into the labs?
Why doesn't my swipe card let me into the Abacus Labs?
There are three possibilities:
- Your card has not been granted access - get the Abacus helpdesk to sort it out;
- Your card is old, dirty or damaged and needs to be re-magnetised - enquire at central administration (building 101);
- You are swiping it wrong - get Abacus staff to show you how it's done!
Using the Abacus Labs
How do I Log On to the computers?
You will need to activate your OASIS account to log onto any Abacus machines. You can get Abacus staff to do this for you (bring your student ID to the helpdesk) or you can do it yourself from the OASIS website. Make sure to note down your basic OASIS details (username, email address) when they are displayed.
Once your OASIS account has been active for at least 15 minutes, you can log into the machines using the username you were provided and the password you set yourself.
How do I print from the Abacus Labs?
Each Abacus Lab has a number of printing stations (computers next to printers) - log onto a station and insert a Curtin photocopy card in the card reader. All printers are monochrome (black and white) and each page costs 10 cents to print.
Where do I get a print/photocopy card and put credit onto it?
Currently, Curtin photocopy cards can be purchased for $4.00 from the card machines in Abacus 408 and 501, or on level 2 of the T.L. Robertson Library. This includes the cost of the card plus 0.30c print credit. You can also recredit your card in all Abacus Labs - please note the machine in Abacus 303 is a coin only machine. Each page printed costs 10 cents.
Can I scan images and documents from the Abacus Labs?
The Abacus Labs are equipped with scanners available all the time. The scanner PCs have an easy to use program on the desktop once you log in, with instructions on the lid of the scanner. If you require help using a scanner, don't hesitate to ask someone from the helpdesk.
Student Housing Network
For information on connecting to the Curtin Housing Network, view the
Housing Internet Services Guide.
Wireless Access
For information on connecting to the Curtin Wireless network, visit wireless.curtin.edu.au.
How do I increase my I: Drive or Oasis Email quota?
The default I: Drive and Oasis Email quotas are currently set at
Undergraduates - 20MB for your I: Drive and 20MB for your Oasis Email
Postgraduates - 50MB for your I: Drive and 50MB for your Oasis Email.
To increase the size of either of your quotas please print and fill out the appropriate form, and submit it to the Student Central Helpdesk. Furthur details are on the form.
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