Good Spirit School Division Teacher Laptop Professional Development Care and Feeding for your laptop

What You Have Received Lenovo R500 ThinkPad (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 3 GB memory, 15.4 screen) Windows 7 Wireless Access Recordable DVD 6 Cell Battery Security Cable USB Memory Key 1 Network Patch Cable Laptop Bag

Open Your Laptop!! Lid Release Slide Button

Keyboard Power on/off Volume Mouse Navigation Wireless Switch

Log In User you normal User ID –(First initial Last name) Password: gssdstaff Change your password –Ctrl+Alt+Del

Shut Down vs. Closing the Lid Shut Down: –At end of the day –Leaving the building Close the Lid –Transporting around the school –When not attended in school (Or Lock the Computer with Ctrl+Alt+Del, Lock Computer) DO NOT Carry by the screen

Transporting Your Laptop 1. Shut Down 2. Use Your Case START SHUT DOWN

Wireless Away From Your School Click on the Bar Strength Icon at bottom right of desktop (like cell phone strength Icon) At other school than home school use roaming network as wireless (letmeing22d) At home choose the desired wireless network –Will need your home wireless password

Security Cables

Standalone Mode Log in as if you are at school When you are not connected to the school network, you still have access to your files Sync your laptop files with the server (H:) using the Backup My Data in the Laptop Folder which is in the desktop. (first time use your network cable)

Guidelines Security Installing software on your laptop –Must have a license –Backup data first. –If your laptop encounters a problem, and needs to be re-images, ALL software you installed will be lost Support –Call Tech Services

USB Memory Key 4 Gigabyte –Use for file backups –Transporting files from one computer to another

SmartBoard/Data Projector Connect VGA cable from Data Projector –Fn + F7 to toggle through settings –OR Windows key (beside Alt key) + P and select Duplicate Connect USB cable or dongle from SmartBoard

Issues

Documentation Technology Use AP 140 & Appendices –Read on your own. Acceptable Use Agreement Form –Fill out once during your employment. Kept on file in school. Need to fill out now the Laptop Registration Form.

Digital Learning Coaches Michelle Morley Cel: Twitter – mmorley Skype – John Tropin Cel: Skype: jtropin1 Twitter: jtropin Gary Alzomal Cel: Skype: galzomal

Thank You Use and Enjoy you Laptop!!