1. Computer-on-Wheels Let’s get to know your computer! ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

2. Power to the COW with an Access Point If your COW has an access point on the side, the cart must be plugged into power and a hot tap at all times. ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

3. Removing Laptop from the COW Unplug Power Supply first ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

4. Removing Laptop from the COW Prepare to carry the laptop back to your seat. Line up for laptops. ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

5. Battery and Power Cable Battery Power Cable ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

6. Right side View Firewire for cameras Internet ports USB for a mouse or camera ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

7. Left side View USB for Mouse or Camera CD-RW Drive and DVD Reader S-video to connect to TV or projector VGA to connect to projector ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

8. Front View Microphone Port Speaker Port Memory Card Slot ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

9. Opening the Laptop Slide lid latch to open ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

10. Touch Pad and Buttons Right Click Left Click Touch Pad ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

11. Turn on the Laptop Computer Press the power button ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

12. Logging in as a Student Username for Student laptop: GarfMLAB1-13 Password: LEARN Is the wireless card on or off? If you cannot connect to the network, check to see if the wireless is turned off or call 7600. 1st four letters of your school name # of COW Laptop Number ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

13. Desktop Icons My Documents Default folder for documents My Computer Location of all network drives K: is for students and teachers L: is just for teachers X: is for accessing district files and for sharing folders district wide in the Share Folder. Recycle Bin ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

14. Returning Laptops to COW ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

15. Front view with Lid Closed 1 LIGHT = Computer is OFF and charging. 2 LIGHTS = Computer is ON. ( Reopen the computer and turn it off before putting it in the cart.) ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

16. Storing the COW If your school is wireless, the cart should only be plugged into power at the end of each day. ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.

17. Need Help? There are NO crazy questions. Please ask your teacher for help and report computer problems. ©2007 Instructional Technology Facilitators, Spokane Public Schools Screen shot(s) reprinted by permission from Microsoft Corporation.