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Logging On to Windows 

bulletStart with the power for your Windows computer turned on. A dialogue box instructing you to press the Control-Alt-Delete keys to log on is displayed.
bulletPress the [CTRL]-[ALT]-[DELETE] keys simultaneously.
bulletIf your Windows user name is not displayed in User Name, type it.
bullet NOTE: If someone else logged on to this machine previously, his or her account name is displayed. Highlight it and type yours.
bulletType your Windows password in Password, and confirm that the TOWN option is listed in Domain.
bullet NOTE: If TOWN is not listed, it may be because the last time you logged on, you accessed another computing environment or domain. Click on the down arrow next to the box to display a list of possible domains. Highlight TOWN.
bulletClick on OK or press [ENTER].

When you are successfully logged on, your Windows desktop is displayed and you will be able to access your TOWN email account through Microsoft Outlook.

 Logging off of Windows

bulletPress the [CTRL]-[ALT]-[DELETE] keys simultaneously.
bulletClick Log Off.
bulletWhen asked “Are sure you want to log off?” click Yes.

NOTE: Be sure to Log off the computer every time you leave.

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Last updated: 06/21/05.