# IT-Induction # # Student IT Induction Welcome to Warragul Regional College. This guide will help you understand how to use your school laptop and access important digital services. --- ## Logging into Your Laptop The IT Department has set up your laptop with a **local account**. - **Username:** Your first name and last name - **Password:** The same as your `@schools` account password You can change your laptop password at any time. Changing your laptop password **will not** change your `@schools` password. --- ## Accessing the Internet Your laptop is connected to the **EduStar network**, which provides internet access. - **Microsoft Edge** is set as the default web browser - Edge works best with Warragul Regional College systems - When Edge opens, the **Student Dashboard** loads automatically From the dashboard, you can access all required online services. > While using Microsoft Edge, most services will sign you in automatically. If you have trouble signing in, ask your teacher for help. --- ## Using Other Web Browsers You may use other browsers such as: - Google Chrome - Brave - Other web browsers However, for **school-related work**, you should always use **Microsoft Edge**. It provides the smoothest sign-in experience with school systems. --- ## Student Dashboard The Student Dashboard provides quick access to all school websites, apps, and services. **URL:** 👉 `https://studentdb.wrc.vic.edu.au` - Works at school and at home - Opens automatically in Microsoft Edge --- ## OneDrive Cloud Storage Your laptop is set up to automatically back up files saved in: - Desktop - Documents - Pictures These folders sync to your **@schools OneDrive**. ### Why this matters - Your files are safe if your laptop is reset or replaced - You can access your files while your device is being repaired ### Accessing your files - Through a web browser (sign in with your `@schools` account) - Through File Explorer on library loan laptops > Files **must** be saved in the listed folders to sync correctly. --- ## Library Loans The school provides **daily loan laptops** for students who need them. Daily loans are available if: - Your device is being repaired - You forgot your device ### Important notes - Loan laptops are borrowed from the **library** - Must be returned **before you leave school** - Laptop chargers are **not loaned** If your battery is low, you can: - Borrow a friend’s charger - Take your device to the IT Department for charging ### Long-term loans A meeting is required between: - IT Department - Year Level Leader - Parent or guardian --- ## Accessing Your @schools Email Outlook is installed on your device. You can access your email by: - Opening **Outlook** on your laptop - Visiting `https://outlook.com` or `https://office.com` Sign in using your `@schools` account. > When using Microsoft Edge, you will usually be signed in automatically. --- ## Printing A printer called **8827-Follow-Me** is installed on your device. ### How printing works - Select **8827-Follow-Me** when printing - Release your print job at **any printer (MFD)** in the school Once you receive your **Compass card**: - Tap your card at the printer to log in Until then: - Log in using your `@schools` account details --- ## Scanning You can scan documents at any **printer (MFD)**. ### Scanning steps 1. Log in using your Compass card or `@schools` details 2. Tap **Scan** 3. Tap **Scan to OneDrive** When the scan is finished: - You’ll receive an email with a link to your scanned file ### First-time setup The first time you scan, you’ll receive an email asking you to: - Set up OneDrive permissions You **must accept** this for scanning to work. --- ## File Explorer / Finder ### Windows – File Explorer The default file manager used to manage: - Files - Folders - Disks ### macOS – Finder The default file manager used to manage: - Files - Folders - Applications - Disks --- ## Recommended Folder Structure [![](https://kb.wrc.vic.edu.au/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/Zrs9UCv7QhYMS2zc-image-1770330746667.png)](https://kb.wrc.vic.edu.au/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/Zrs9UCv7QhYMS2zc-image-1770330746667.png) [![](https://kb.wrc.vic.edu.au/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/EpliTjychfffoFCF-image-1770330755517.png)](https://kb.wrc.vic.edu.au/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/EpliTjychfffoFCF-image-1770330755517.png) - **Downloads:** Files downloaded from the internet all Downloads are saved in your Downloads folder For Windows C:\users\username\Downloads -- For MACOS /Users/username/Downloads/ --- ## Compass Compass is used for: - Timetables - Reports - Chronicles - Canteen ### Accessing Compass 1. Open the **Student Dashboard** 2. Click **Compass** 3. Click the **orange login button** > When using Microsoft Edge, you’ll usually be logged in automatically. --- ## Canvas Canvas is Warragul Regional College’s **Learning Management System (LMS)**. You use Canvas to: - Access classes - Submit schoolwork - Receive feedback ### Accessing Canvas 1. Open the **Student Dashboard** 2. Click **Canvas** 3. Sign in using your `@schools` account > Microsoft Edge usually signs you in automatically. --- ## Printer (MFD) Faults & Issues If a printer has: - Paper jams - No toner - Full waste toner bottle Please notify the **IT Department**. ### Paper tray reminders All printers have three trays: - **Tray 1:** A4 - **Tray 2:** A3 - **Tray 3:** A4 If Tray 1 is empty, use Tray 3. If Tray 2 is empty, refill it using paper from the **D-Wing Resource Room**. --- ## Device Faults & Issues For any device problems, visit the **IT Office in D-Wing**. If the issue can’t be fixed within **5 minutes**, we will: - Create an IT ticket - Provide an Estimated Time of Completion (ETC) ### Updates - Ticket updates appear on the IT Office window dashboard - When ready, you’ll receive: - An email notification - A Compass grey Chronicle (visible to you, parents, and teachers) ---