About Us - First Class

For Exec, Board and Committees of STAO

Short Version
Setting up the FirstClass client to log into STAO

To instal the FirstClass Client; Click Here
- Launch the application
- Click on the "Setup..." button
- In the Userid: field, type your userid: e.g. T.Jones (See below)
- In the resulting window, locate the SERVER field
- In the SERVER field, type the following: fc.stao.org
- Click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the window
- Log into STAO

If you have any difficulties, please check the online FirstClass Help document.
If you cannot find an answer in FirstClass Help, please contact dan_eberwein@stao.org

Getting on-line with First Class:
There are two ways to connect using First Class to receive and send email messages – using an Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla) or by using downloaded client software. Both methods are effective, but have a different look and feel. I prefer the client software if using you computer from home, but when I am away and only have access to the Internet on another machine, I can use the browser method from anywhere.

To install the Client Software:
Go to http://www.palantir.ca/Downloads on the web and download the latest version of First Class (currently version 8.3) for either Windows (XP) or the MAC version. Install the software and restart the machine. Start the client software and you will find File:home.fc at the top of the Login dialog box. Click Setup. At the top, it should read TCP-IP.FCP Where it says Server: fill in fc.stao.org Where it says User ID: fill in the name you were given. Example D.Eberwein Leave the Password: empty and then click Save.

Alternatively, Click on this area marked home.fc and type Stao.fc and then click the Setup button. At the top, it should read TCP-IP.FCP Where it says Server: fill in fc.stao.org Where it says User ID: fill in the name you were given. Example D.Eberwein Leave the Password: empty and then click Save.

To log on to First Class with the Client Software:
Connect to your local ISP (Internet Service Provider) using a DSL modem or Cable modem or 56K modem. Start the client software Make sure that it says home.fc or alternatively Stao.fc at the top in File: , enter your password and click Login. You will see your mailbox and any other Conferences that you are entitled to view.

To access your First Class Account without the client software (Website Server)
Start your Internet browser and navigate to http://www.stao.ca/ Click First Class Login Enter your User id: and Password: and press Enter Once you are in, you will be greeted by a your personal Mailbox, a Help icon and one or more Conferences. (Example Exec, Board, STAO2007, Secondary, Elementary, Safety, StaoCom, etc.)

Make sure that you change your Password to something you can remember from what you were assigned initially. If you forget, send an email to dan_eberwein@stao.org and the problem will be rectified. Note: I cannot tell you what your passord is, I can only reset it.

To post a message for an individual:
Go in your personal mailbox and click Message / New Message Fill in the Subject Fill in To: - if you don’t know how to spell a last name, just type the first or a portion of the first (Example: Dan will produce a list of all Dan’s registered in First Class). Choose the person you want and press Enter. Type your Message If you want to Attach a File, click the icon (Paper clip around a piece of paper) and navigate to the file. The file will be uploaded. Click Send and Close

To post a message for an Group (Conference):
Go in your personal mailbox and click Message / New Message Fill in the Subject Fill in To: Exec, Board, Elementary, Secondary, Safety, Staocom, Stao2002 Type your Message If you want to Attach a File, click the icon (Paper clip around a piece of paper) and navigate to the file. The file will be uploaded. Click Send and Close

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