Macintosh Information

For Students

June 6, 2017
Version 1.6.3

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INTRODUCTION

This document provides helpful information for students that are using the macOS platform. If
you need any assistance, please contact 656-3494, email ithelp@clemson.edu,
http://support.clemson.edu or come to CCIT Computer Support.

NETWORK REGISTRATION

Before you can connect to Clemson University’s network, you must register your computer on the
network. Be sure to connect an Ethernet cable to your computer and open either Safari, Firefox or
Google Chrome (located on the dock at the bottom of the screen) to register the wired connection.
After you have completed the network registration, disconnect your Ethernet cable and again
open either Safari or Firefox to register the wireless connection.

You can update or modify your network registrations by navigating to http://netreg.clemson.edu

in any web browser.

CONNECT TO THE CAMPUS WIRELESS NETWORK (EDUROAM)

Clemson University has several wireless networks on-campus. The official wireless network for
all students and employees is called ‘eduroam. To connect to this network, you should use the
wireless installer appropriate for your computer operating system. These installers can usually be
located at http://wireless.clemson.edu. Login using the following format:
username@clemson.edu
clemsonpassword

PRINTING ON CAMPUS

To print to authorized printers on campus, navigate to http://www.clemson.edu/pawprints and

select the Mac version of the PawPrints installer located on that page. After running the installer,
you will have several new printer queues available on your Mac (located in the System
Preferences Printer & Fax pane). More information about the PawPrints system can also be found
on the same website.

DUAL-BOOTING (HOW TO BOOT INTO WINDOWS)

Hold the ‘option’ button (located between the ctrl and command buttons at the bottom of the
keyboard) as soon as the computer starts. This will give you the option of booting into Windows
if it has been installed on your computer. To install Windows as a dual-boot on your computer, go
to http://ccit.clemson.edu/mac and run the appropriate installer.

RIGHT-CLICKING (SECONDARY CLICK)

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To right-click or ctrl-click on the Macintosh, put two fingers on the touchpad while clicking the
button. This will act as a right-click in both the Mac OS and within Windows. This option is not
necessarily on by default. Go to System Preferences/Trackpad or System Preferences/Mouse to
enable this setting.

SEARCHING FOR FILES

To search for files, documents or emails, click the magnifying glass in the top right corner of the
screen. This will open Spotlight, which will not only search by file name, but also searches the
contents of the files or emails.

CONNECT TO PROJECTOR

To connect your computer to a projector in a classroom, attach the video adaptor to the VGA
cable of the Projector and press the F7 button at the top center of the keyboard to change video
modes. If this does not work, you may need to open the Display Preferences. Go to the Apple at
the top left of the screen and select System Preferences. Then Select Displays/Arrangement and
select Mirror Displays.

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