Laptop and Southeast Tech Essentials Southeast Technical Institute JumpStart Days
Getting Started Index Cards for Notes Verify contents in backpack Laptop Battery Power Adapter Gel packs – dispose of any in bag 1 Resource CD – Not needed while enrolled at STI Take laptop & power adapter out of backpack
Overview and Objectives Southeast Tech Technology Resources Policy Logins: Computer, STInet, Outlook Web Mail User Account and Set Privileges for Administrator Browser Use STInet & Personal Info STInet Mobile Virtual PC (vPC) OneDrive for Business Microsoft Online Store Xerox On-Campus Printing Laptop Care Getting Laptop Support Bookstore - Buying Extra Peripherals Atomic Learning Social media/ Communications Jing (or in program areas)
Laptop Overview Zbook 15 G2 CPU Intel Core i5 8 GB RAM 256 GB Solid State Hard Drive 15.6” LED HD Display Internal Camera with Microphone Removable Lithium Battery Edit your touchpad settings with this icon in the notifications area on taskbar
Warranty Coverage – Southeast Tech Issued Includes 3 year hardware warranty Includes battery and power cord Warranty does NOT cover: Cosmetic Damage Abuse/Misuse of laptops Lost/Stolen laptops Fraying of AC power adapter cords Damage caused by fire, flood or damage normally covered under other insurance Ex: If damaged in car accident, would be covered by car ins. Absence of this type of insurance does not mean laptop is covered by your warranty Recommendation: Add laptop to Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance policy.
Southeast Tech Technology Resources Policy Southeast Tech technology resources are for educational purposes only User accounts and electronic content are the property of Southeast Tech Prohibited network activity includes, but not limited to: Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane, threatening, or pornographic materials. Downloading or transmitting games, music, or non-educational videos. Note: Downloading of inappropriate items at home and transporting to Southeast Tech is still a violation. This is still Southeast Tech’s network environment. Vandalizing, damaging, or disabling property of the school. Accessing other individual’s files without permission. Full technology resources usage policy can be found on: Southeast Tech website and STInet In summary form, every time you click and sign-on to the vPC
STI Network Logon Wait 1’ on the Blue Ctrl + Alt + Delete Screen (wireless card needs to activate) Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete If you accept the network usage agreement, click Ok and proceed with logon User name: firstname.lastname ( i.e. john.smith) Password: first letter of first name and first letter of last name followed by last 4 numbers of SSN. ( i.e. js1234) Press Enter Note: On campus do Ctrl-Alt-Del to change your password if necessary
Add User Account & Set Privileges Click the Start Button and select Control Panel Under User Accounts, click Manage User Accounts Provide user account authorization User name:.\administrator Password: welcome Click Yes Click on Add – type in your firstname.lastname Domain: SOUTHEASTTECH and click Next Select the Administrator option Click Finish and verify that your name is added Click Ok to close User Accounts Close Control Panel Video For security reasons, this portion of the video will not show the box for providing account authorization. Backslash above ENTER and not on ? Key
Windows 8.1 Southeast Tech uses Windows 8.1 on campus computers and virtual systems Video Contact IT Support Center for assistance or questions with using Windows 8
Configure Office 2013 Search for the Word Program Open Word Supply your user initials (if prompted) Select Install Updates This configuration works for all Office Apps and only needs to be done once on campus
Browsers STInet Certified with Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge Use of other browsers has not been tested with STInet Many browsers update frequently, so if something doesn’t seem to work in a browser, try a different browser to see if that resolves the issue Avoid use of extra toolbars Toolbars can interfere with features of STInet
Southeast Tech Student Communications Survey Go to bit.ly/aug15jumpstart Complete the short survey about how you connect to Southeast Tech through technology
Connecting with Academics The Academics team is on Facebook and Instagram Facebook.com/SoutheastTechAcademics Instagram.com/SoutheastTechAcademics #southeasttech Posting news and updates about academic life at Southeast Technical Institute. (Also, probably some funny stuff too)
STInet For looking up your class schedule, grades, syllabi, and account information as well as campus news and events Log in with your campus username and password
Check Personal Info Click italicized link near login on STInet Biographical Info Check Your Address Use pencil by Name, Address and Personal Details and fill out form to update your address. Contact Admissions to update your name or cell phone number. Academic Info Check your Major Contact Student Success to update
Search Inside STInet You will see a search bar in STInet You can use this to search through any pages you have access to in STInet
STInet Mobile On mobile device (smartphone or tablet), accessing stinet.southeasttech.edu takes you to STInet Mobile This includes Drop/Add courses View bill Access courses View & post in forums Find instructor View Calendar Can not take quizzes in STInet Mobile
Webmail Southeast Tech Webmail – 800 MB max Log in with your campus username and password Sample address format is: Southeast Tech will communicate all school related business to this account * You will need to check this daily
User Guides Microsoft Software for Students Students with Southeast Tech laptops only need to get a key and activate. Campus Printing File Backup Sync to Smartphone Located at then click Additional IT User Guideshttp://vpc.southeasttech.edu
OneDrive for Business Cloud storage attached to your Southeast Tech user account 1 TB of storage per user Access information and basics at then click Additional IT User Guides
Syncing OneDrive for Business Go to 365.southeasttech.edu Go to OneDrive page Click Sync On Pop-up - Sync Now if you have Office 2013 installed Click Launch application In application that opens, select Sync Files Use Chrome/Firefox/Safari if possible
Xerox Campus Printing Solution Printing Solutions Video “Follow You Printing” - allows you to retrieve your print from any Xerox printer on campus within 24 hours Prints will be secure – will not print until released Gain access to print, copy, and scan to on multi-functional devices with student ID
Laptop Care Do Not Store Laptop in Backpack while ON – Hibernate or Power it Down First Don’t Pick Up By Lid – Pick Up by Base Avoid storing laptop in extreme temperatures – Let warm or cool to room temp before powering on – Spills – Carefully Dab Up Spill – Then Take to IT Support Center to check for damaged components Use Laptop on a Hard Surface – Assists in Cooling of Laptop – Fans Work Properly
Southeast Tech IT Support Center Your Support Stop Contact us: In person at Tech Center 219 By phone at Online through TASKS Log in with your address at Support Hours Monday through Thursday7 am – 6 pm Friday7 am – 5 pm
IT Support Center Assistance Available for all Southeast Tech students Perform cleanup to remove viruses/malware Troubleshoot errors or malfunctions with your laptop Loaner laptops are available while your system is at the Support Center for service. Support additional campus resources
Bookstore Sells Computer Items Flash Drives External Hard Drives Wireless Mice
Atomic Learning Free for staff & students Links to this appear on Student Tech Resources Username/Password If prompted, here is the username and password
Jing Accessible in VMware Horizon View Client It has microphone access Can also install screen recorder on local operating system Excellent way to communicate to Faculty and IT about what you are seeing on your laptop
Wrapup Thank you for your participation in this session.