Using the Computer and Minitab

This page contains some basic information on how to use the computer, specifically the MINITAB statistics program

At the beginning of each computer session you need to log on:
1) Turn the computer on
2) Username: last 6 digits of your student id number. Password: leave balnk the first time, follow instructions.
3) Click on the icon for minitab
4) Click on the icon for Windows Explorer
5) The class webpage is at http://www.math.uprm.edu/wrolke/esma3102

At the end of each session save your work on a flashdrive, close Minitab and Explorer, log off

File Handling:
Getting a MINITAB file: File > Open Project (careful: Project, not Worksheet)
In the Open dialog box click the down arrow on the right of the "look in" box and go to: Rolke$ > 3102

When saving a file click on FiIe > Save Current Project As..
In the Save as.. dialog box click the down arrow on the right of the "save in" box and go to: Floppy (A)

In order to print a graph or the session window click on File > Print
If necessary click on the arrow next to the 'Name' box and change the printer to hpm119