Mobile Devices @ ACU

Abilene Christian University mobile device support is provided specifically for the iPhone/iPod touch. Support for this devices covers software installation, setting up email preferences, syncing your calendar, modifying device preferences, and troubleshooting non-functioning equipment.

Note:  Although the iPhone and iPod touch are not the only models available, they are the only devices supported by ACU Technology Support.  Please keep this in mind when purchasing a phone or mobile device.

iphone

iPhone/iPod touch 

  • Use Safari to browse to m.acu.edu for access to email, calendar, docs, weather, and the ACU people search.
  • Visit the iPhone/iPod Touch Setup Guide

blackberry

Blackberry Devices

You can download an application from Google to check your email and sync your calendar.  Simply  use your Blackberry to browse to these pages and download and install the application from the site below.

  • Gmail App
    • http://m.google.com/a
  • Calendar Sync
    • http://www.google.com/mobile/sync/

Your username in the setup process will be your ACU email address (i.e. xyz90a@acu.edu). Do not use an email alias in this field since the alias is not your real username. 

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Windows Mobile Devices

  • Setup Google Sync for Calendar
  • Install the Google Mobile App

Your username in the setup process will be your ACU email address (i.e. xyz90a@acu.edu). Do not use an email alias in this field since the alias is not your real username. 

treo

Treo

Unfortunantely the Treo does not have a browser that can access the web version of Gmail but the following link will provide you with instructions on how to setup VersaMail to check your email.

Your username in the setup process will be your ACU email address (i.e. xyz90a@acu.edu). Do not use an email alias in this field since the alias is not your real username. 

 

I can't get ACU email to download to my mobile device?

If you get an error message saying your credentials are invalid or if you have followed the instructions but your email will not download from Google try unlocking your account by visiting this page.

Connecting to the Wireless Network - All Devices

If you plan to use a mobile device that has a built-in wireless card then you can connect the the ACU wireless network. 

Turn on your wireless card and connect to "ACUWireless". Once connected to the wireless access point you need to register your mobile device.  Simply open a web browser and you will be prompted to enter your username and password or register as a guest. 

After completing the registration process you will need to turn off the wireless card for 30 seconds.  Once you have waited long enough turn the WiFi card back on and you should be able to connect to the Internet using our wireless network.

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