Wireless Mobile Lab Student Overview Guidelines for using a laptop Title Screen Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Obtaining a Laptop The teacher will distribute and collect laptops. Each laptop is numbered. Each slot in the laptop cabinet is numbered. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Laptop Do’s Use only your assigned laptop. The laptop should be closed when carrying it. Carry the laptop with 2 hands. Walk slowly and carefully when carrying the laptop. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Laptop Do’s Place the laptop securely on the desk and not hanging over the edge of the desk. Close and open the laptop gently. Touch the touch pad gently. Make sure your hands are clean and dry before using the laptop. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Laptop Do’s Notify the teacher immediately if there is a problem with the laptop. Save your documents. Correctly shut down the computer when finished. Take turns if working with a partner (only one person should use the keyboard at a time.) Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Laptop Don’ts Do not touch the screen with your hand or any other object. Do not lift the laptop by the monitor. Hold it by the base. Do not set anything on top of a closed laptop. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Laptop Don’ts Do not use the laptop with dirty or wet hands. Never clean the laptop screen with anything Never eat or drink near the laptop. Do not place your pencil or any other object on or around the keyboard, touch pad, or monitor. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Computer Use Agreement I will obey copyright laws. I will use the computer only as instructed by the teacher. I will respect the computer as part of school property. I am responsible for everything on the computer and network that happens under my logon. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Learning About the Laptop Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Check Laptop Condition Inspect your laptop to make sure there is no damage before you start using it. Inform your teacher if you see any damage. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Push the latch gently to open the lid. Laptop Latch Push the latch gently to open the lid. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button once. Start Up Turn on the computer by pressing the power button once. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School The Touch Pad Touch Pad The touch pad on the computer performs the same job for the computer as the mouse. To move the cursor on the laptop screen, simply roll your finger tip on the surface of the pad. The buttons below the touch pad are the same as the buttons on a mouse. Left mouse clicker Right mouse clicker Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Low Battery If you get this warning: Low Battery – You should change your battery or switch to outlet power immediately to keep from losing your work. SAVE everything immediately. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Laptop Freeze Ups If your laptop freezes or becomes stuck in one place… Raise your hand to let your teacher know. Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School

Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School Finished with Laptop Save your work Wait for instructions to return the laptop to the teacher Copyright December 2006 West Caldwell High School