Dillon Middle SchoolLaptop Lab User Guide

2009-10

Use our laptop lab safely and responsibly!

Getting Started

Clear your desk of all objects, like notebooks, water bottles, or books

Getting Started

Find your assigned laptop in the cart Unplug the laptop

Getting Started

Always carry the laptop with two hands

Getting Started

Set the laptop securely on your desk

Using Your Laptop

Open the laptop

Push the power button at the top left of the keyboard

Using Your Laptop

Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to begin

Using Your Laptop

Your user name is: user Leave the password blank Press Enter on your keyboard

user

Using Your Laptop

Press F3 to check the laptop battery If the battery power is low, tell your

teacher

Using Your Laptop

Use the touchpad as your mouse Use a very light touch

Using Your Laptop

Use the Internet or programs to do your work

Saving Your Work

You are not connected to the network, so you cannot save to “My Documents”

Ask your teacher how to save your work

Remember: Save it or lose it!

Saving Your Work: Flash Drive

Use a flash drive to save your work Carefully plug the drive into the USB port! Eject the drive before removing it

Printing Your Work

Always ask your teacher for permission to print

Ask your teacher about which printer to use

Select and print only to that printer

Finishing Up

Use Start–Shutdown to shut off your laptop Do not use the power button to shutdown!

Finishing Up

Close the lid of the laptop

Finishing Up

Locate your laptop number on the shelf Plug the cord into the laptop

Finishing Up

Carefully place the laptop on the matching numbered shelf in the cart.

Laptop Lab Expectations

Do use the laptop number assigned by your teacher

Do carry the laptop with both hands Do print only to your teacher’s printer Do plug in the laptop when finished Do tell your teacher about any problems

with your laptop

Laptop Lab Expectations

Do not pull the plug cord out of the cart Do not lift the laptop by the monitor Do not eat or drink while using the laptop Do not print without asking your teacher Do not change the laptop settings

Laptop Lab Expectations

Laptop Lab Expectations