1. What size images are used for the picture gallery?
Images should be 500 pixels wide and be about 40 to 45 KB in file size. This makes the images fast to download when viewing the page. If you don't know how to adjust your images, contact the author or administrator who is creating the article. Up to eight images are enough for the picture gallery on your page. For more information on this read FAQ 3. below.
2. How do I log in if I have lost my password?
Go to the website, Click on LOGIN, enter your Username or email address, then ckick on LOST YOUR PASSWORD?
Enter your Username or email again and you will then be sent a link " Click here to reset your password " which will take you to the website so that you can type in a password of your choosing (check your spam folder or junk mail folder if the link email doesn't arrive in your inbox).
If you forget or lose your password in the future you can reset it at any time using the same procedure.
If you wish to change your email address or password just LOGIN, click on ACCOUNT DETAILS and make the changes. Don't forget to click SAVE.
3. I want to set up my Artist's Profile, what should I say in the article about myself?
You can say anything you like. It is your profile. You can make it formal or funny. The article editor may tidy up your article and correct any spelling errors. You can include pictures - of yourself, your studio, your artwork, anything at all - to go with the article. Up to eight pictures can be included. You can also include your contact details and links to your Email, Website, Facebook or Instagram if you want to. Your profile and pictures should be sent to the administrator by email who will post them on the website. You cannot edit, update, or delete your profile on the website - only administrators can do that. Contact the administrator through the Contact Us page on this website https://maitlandartists.au/contact-us/
4. I don't have a user name and password.
If you are a paid up member of the Society you can be issued with a user name and password. Contact the Site Administrator using the Contact Us form. An email containing your user name and instructions on setting your password will be sent to your email address.
Follow the instructions to activate your user name. Log in to the Member Section and go to the Your Details page. You must change your password to a word with at least 7 characters.
5. How do I download the minutes?
The Minutes of meetings are available from the website for registered members. Just log in and go to the Members Area, then click on the Minutes tag - the Minutes page will open and you can read or download them. The Minutes are sent to all members after each meeting. If you wish to receive a copy of any minutes prior to January 2024 please contact the Secretary by email via the Contact Us page.
6. How do I read the newsletter?
The newsletters are accessible from the main menu. They are available as a PDF file which means you need a PDF reader such as Adobe Reader or Foxit. Most computers already have this installed. If you cannot open the newsletter you do not have this program on your computer. Click on the links to get either Adobe Reader or Foxit (Foxit is better).
7. The page is too small to read.
There are two ways to make the page content bigger:
You can use your mouse to select one of the Text size buttons at the top right hand corner of the page. These will change the text only, the images won't become bigger. Hold the mouse over the icon to see each does.
You can also use the keyboard. Press "Ctrl" and "+" at the same time. This will increase the whole page including the images. Ctrl is the control key in the bottom left hand corner. "Ctrl -" will make the page smaller. "Ctrl 0" will reset the page to the original size.