Student Guide to Laptop Use GETTING READY: The Basic Steps in Using the Laptop Computers!

1. Student Guide to Laptop UseGETTING READY:The Basic Steps in Using the Laptop Computers!

2. Clean Hands • Always start by washing your hands before you use the laptops. Laptop Numbers • Each laptop is numbered. • Each time your class uses the laptops, your teacher will assign you a laptop. • Your teacher will record your name next to that laptop number. • You are the student responsible for using and caring for this laptop unless otherwise instructed by your teacher. • Do not let another student use your assigned laptop. Example: OPC2GO03

3. Pick-up Procedures: • Prior to leaving your desk, clear all chairs and backpacks from the aisles! • Walk on the right side to avoid collisions. • Only 2 students should be at the Laptop Cart at one time. • The next 2 students should be waiting to join the line creating a steady flow of traffic.

4. More Pick-up Procedures: • Make sure the person next to you has room to get their laptop. • Make sure you are directly in front of your laptop when you reach for it. • Unplug the laptop before you pull the computer from the shelf.

5. Returning to your Desk • It is extremely important to return to your desk in the proper manner. • We don’t want to risk somebody getting hurt or damage to an expensive computer. • Hold the laptop with 2 hands. • Go with the flow of traffic while walking back to your seat. • Place laptop on desk/table before sitting. • Do not open the laptop until you are seated.

6. Inspection • Check the laptop for any damage and report it IMMEDIATELY!!! • Are there any pen marks, scratches missing keys? • Laptop numbers are assigned, so teachers will be able to trace the users.

7. Opening up the Computer • Use 2 hands to open the laptop. • While holding the bottom half of the laptop with one hand, use your other hand to gently lift the top and open the laptop. • Do NOT touch the screen while opening. This is put unwanted stress on screen.

8. Using the Track Pad & Clicker • Do not scratch the pad with you fingernail or any other object. • Only use the tip of your finger to move mouse along the screen. • Don’t be afraid to use the ENTIRE track pad surface. It’s more efficient this way.

9. Turning on Laptop Model 2goPC NL2 • Press the button on the bottom left corner of the screen, and wait for the computer to boot up. • Allow the computer to boot up– Do not play with the keyboard and/or mouse. It only confuses the computer and causes it to work more slowly.

10. Turning on Laptop Model 2goPC NL5 • Press the Orange Button on the top left corner of the screen, and wait for the computer to boot up. • Allow the computer to boot up– Do not play with the keyboard and/or mouse. It only confuses the computer and causes it to work more slowly. • On This Model Laptop, the Screen is detachable by pushing the Orange Release Button.

11. Logging In • Students should have your user name and password available. • Username: First letter of your first name, last name, year of graduation. • Example: jsample22 (no spaces) • Password: First 3 numbers of your student id, your 3 initials, and the last 2 digits of your student id.Example: 123abc45

12. Shutting Down • Close your open applications. • Hit ctrl, alt, delete then you will see an icon in the bottom right side of the screen, click that and click “Shut Down.” • Wait for the laptop to shut down completely. The screen will go black. • Close the laptop using two hands.

13. When Returning the Laptop to the Cart • Wait for your turn to walk to the cart. • Carry your laptop up with two hands following the same procedure as before. • Make sure you check the cords and clear enough space for the laptop to be put back. • Place laptop in assigned spot and then plug-in cord. The light around the cord should light up.​ • Place the laptops in the cart so that the Opening is facing you.​

14. Congratulations! If you understand the procedures and promise to follow them, you are now ready to use the laptop computers!