1. Student Guide to Laptop Use GETTING 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 the Laptops  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. 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

11. 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.

12. 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. ​

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