Good Spirit School DivisionTeacher Laptop

Professional Development

Care and Feedingfor your laptop

What You Have Received

• Lenovo R500 ThinkPad (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 3 GB memory, 15.4” screen)

• Windows 7• Wireless Access • Recordable DVD• 6 Cell Battery• Security Cable• USB Memory Key• 1 Network Patch Cable• Laptop Bag

Open Your Laptop!!

Lid Release Slide Button

Keyboard

Power on/off

Volume

Mouse NavigationWireless Switch

Log In

• User you normal User ID– (First initial Last name)

• Password: gssdstaff

• Change your password– Ctrl+Alt+Del

Shut Down vs. Closing the Lid

• Shut Down:– At end of the day– Leaving the building

• Close the Lid– Transporting around the school– When not attended in school (Or Lock the Computer

with Ctrl+Alt+Del, Lock Computer)

• DO NOT Carry by the screen

Transporting Your Laptop

1. Shut Down

2. Use Your Case

START

SHUTDOWN

Wireless Away From Your School

• Click on the Bar Strength Icon at bottom right of desktop (like cell phone strength Icon)

• At other school than home school use roaming network as wireless (letmeing22d)

• At home choose the desired wireless network– Will need your home wireless password

Security Cables

Standalone Mode

• Log in as if you are at school

• When you are not connected to the school network, you still have access to your files

• Sync your laptop files with the server (H:) using the “Backup My Data” in the Laptop Folder which is in the desktop. (first time use your network cable)

Guidelines

• Security• Installing software on your laptop

– Must have a license– Backup data first.

– If your laptop encounters a problem, and needs to be re-images, ALL software you installed will be lost

• Support– Call Tech Services

USB Memory Key

• 4 Gigabyte– Use for file backups– Transporting files from

one computer to another

SmartBoard/Data Projector

• Connect VGA cable from Data Projector– Fn + F7 to toggle through settings – OR Windows key (beside Alt key) + P and select

Duplicate

• Connect USB cable or dongle from SmartBoard

Issues

techservices@mail.gssd.ca

786.55361.888.477.3839

Documentation

• Technology Use AP 140 & Appendices– Read on your own.

• Acceptable Use Agreement Form 140-2– Fill out once during your employment. Kept

on file in school.

• Need to fill out now the Laptop Registration Form.

Digital Learning Coaches

Michelle MorleyEmail: mmorley@mail.gssd.ca Cel: 306.641.9126Twitter – mmorley Skype – michellemorley

John Tropin

Email: jtropin@mail.gssd.ca Cel: 306.641.9128

Skype: jtropin1 Twitter: jtropin

Gary Alzomal

Email: galzomal@mail.gssd.ca Cel: 306.641.9127

Skype: galzomal

Thank You

Use and Enjoy you Laptop!!