Welcome to the Laptop Lab

Here are a few things you need to know!

What is a laptop lab?

Computers On Wheels! (COW)

We have over 24 laptops that can be moved from room to room for you to use individually and in groups.

How will we use this amazing lab?

In the classroomAt my desk

With my friendsIn a group

What can we create with it?

Multimedia presentations Blogs

Web pages Internet research projects

Fun study tools And many more surprising products that

you will discover!!

What will you gain from this lab?

A more relaxed atmosphere More choices for projects and

presentations And most importantly – not as much droning from your teachers!! (hopefully,

most of the time, some of the time)

Will we have fun?

ABSOLUTELY!!

“Udderly” so, Without a doubt!

Getting Started

Taking the computer from the cartGetting to know your computer

Taking the computer from the cart

Find the computer with your assigned number.

Taking the computer from the cart

Unplug the computer.

Carry the computer with two hands to your desk.

Taking the computer from the cart

Set the laptop securely on your desk.

Desk should be clear of all objects including water bottles, pencils, etc.

Getting to know your computer

Press silver button.

Getting to know your computer

Push the power button at the lower left hand corner of the screen.

Getting to know your computer

The touchpad works as your mouse. You need to use a very light touch.

Getting to know your computer

The touchpad acts as the mouse.

Left Click Right Click

Getting started

Your user name: jhlaptop Your password: jhlaptop

Getting started Look at the wireless icon on the bottom right of the computer in

the system tray.

It looks like this: If you get a message that you are not connected when placing

the cursor over the icon, right-click on the icon and go to View Available Wireless Networks

If Private is not in the list, click on Refresh network list Choose to connect to Private If you can’t connect to Private then try either Private 2 or

Laptoplabjr. If that doesn’t work, tell your teacher!!

Getting started

Now you can begin!

Checking your Battery

If the battery is 10% or less save your work to your flash drive or email it to yourself.

When Finished . . .

Close all windows and Shut down the computer before closing the top.

You must go the Start button and click the arrow button next to the lock.

Then click on Shut Down.

When Finished . . .

Carry the computer carefully with two hands. Plug the cord into the laptop without pulling

the cord out of the cart. Carefully place the laptop back in the correct

numbered spot with the ports viewable.

Teacher, my buttons aren’t working!!

What do I do if there is trouble?

Try This

Ask three other students before asking the teacher.

AKA – Ask Three and then Me!

Or This

Check and make sure that the internet is connected and working before you

panic.

There is also: This

Close and reopen whatever program you were working

on!

And Finally

Shut down the computer and reboot it!!

If those don’t work . . .

Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to come and help you!