Out-of-the-Box Day 2010

1. Out-of-the-Box Day 2010

2. This is Your Laptop • You may install any programs. • You may save music and pictures. • You may watch DVD’s. • You may burn CDs and DVDs • You may put Derek Jeter on your desktop. • You may use email at school • Etc.

3. You May NOT • Remove the laptop from its case. • Instant Message while at school. • Download or stream Music/Videos while at school. • YouTube, Radio stations, etc. • 100 MB traffic / day • Visit sites that are blocked while at school. • Facebook, Meebo, vtunnel, etc.

4. Banned from the network ! • You will not get internet. • Your name will appear under the banned students list. • You must see Mr. Hotz in room 121 to get “re-instated”. • Multiple offenses mean longer wait before reinstatement and/or parental conference.

5. Included Software • Windows 7 • Microsoft Office 2010 • Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, FrontPage, Publisher, OneNote • McAfee AntiVirus Protection • Adobe PhotoShop • Itunes

6. Proper Care • Laptop stays in case! • Use Power Adapter whenever possible. • Avoid temperatures <40 >90. • Lock in locker when not in use. • Clean display with damp cloth. • Unplug adapter when not in use.

7. Repairs - Software • Slow performance • Windows does not start • Viruses & Spyware (pop-ups) • Reimage • Replace Hard drive. • Back up “My Documents” onto CD’s , DVDs, USB drives before reimaging

8. Repairs - Hardware • Cracked Screen • Freezing • Not Starting • Send out to IBM (Lenovo) repair • Usually 3 - 5 days. • You will be given “loaner” with your hard drive swapped into it.

9. Preserving Battery Life • Options when not using: • Sleep – still on, turns off display, reduces battery consumption • Hibernate – shuts off power, remembering what it was doing • Shut Down – closes all programs including windows • Power Saving Schemes • Turn off Wireless when not needed

10. 8 letter code • Both you and your computer are on the network as your 8 letter code: • “14” – year of graduation. • First 3 letter of last name. • First 3 letter of first name. • Thus Mary Smith is 14SmiMar

11. The IHA network • Within IHA there are several servers on the network. • You may store schoolwork on //Server1/Public/14/SmiMar • Teachers may place work on //Server1/Teachfolder/Hotz

12. Connecting to the Internet • IHA uses a proxy servers (192.168.100.3 .4 .5 or .7) to route all Internet traffic. • In your browser, under tools, you’ll need to make sure that the proxy server box is • Checked at school. • Unchecked at home.

13. Wireless at Home • Your laptop should find and connect to any unencrypted wireless network. • If your home network is encrypted, you need to know the encryption key. • There is a home network help page at http://www.immaculateheartacademy.org/laptophelp/

14. Any Questions?

15. Pick up AccessoriesAs your table is called • - Collect • Sticker with your name • Stick it on Power Adapter • Power Adapter • Power Cord • Case • Throw out plastic & cardboard • Set aside Velcro strips • Affix shoulder strap into 2 D-rings.

16. Pick up LaptopAs your table is called • DO NOT OPEN ! • DO NOT TURN ON !

17. Setting up Case • Remove battery • Slide latch to the side • Slide battery up and out • Reinstall battery • Stick and rub Velcro strips onto laptop as per following picture: • Do not place Velcro on battery, screws , labels or cracks.

18. Velcro Locations

19. Inserting Case • Open Case • Place Laptop centered on base. • Push onto Velcro. • Open laptop fully (180 degrees). • Slide display into clear plastic “ears”. • Close Case

20. Power Adapter • Place Name label on Adapter • Connect 2 parts of adapter. • Place adapter in a pouch • Do not leave grey plug attached to the machine as you transport it. It will break.

21. Setting up Laptop • Mr. Hotz will lead you through the configuration. • DO NOT PRESS ANYTHING UNTIL TOLD. • Mr. Prior and peer ministers will assist with any problems.

22. Configuring the Laptop • Turn the laptop ON • Whenever you reimage your laptop, you will be doing the next 2 steps. • Just Watch. Do not Touch. • If it does not start like everyone else’s, contact Mr. Prior

23. Change the laptop’s name • Right-click My Computer • Click Properties • Click Computer Name Tab • Type your name in computer description • Click Change • Computer Name is your 8 letter code: i.e. 14SmiMar • OK - Do NOT restart.

24. Change the Account Name • Start – Control Panel • User Accounts • Click Change your Account Name • Account Name is 14SmiMar • Restart

25. Connect to the Internet • Visit a few sites • REMEMBER – • Proxy server checked at school • Proxy server unchecked at home

26. To connect at home • Click the “green bars” • This opens Access Connections • Click “FIND” • The laptop should find your router • Highlight and click connect • You will need a password if your home wireless is encrypted

27. Laptop Problems at home ? • Bring the laptop to 121 on Tuesday – before school or whenever. • Mr. Hotz will be away til Tuesday. • Visit “Laptop Help” on the website for suggestions

28. Open Microsoft Word • Click File • Click Options • Personalize with your full name and initials