Working+with+Laptops

media type="custom" key="6924543" = Here are some helpful hints for using the CFF Laptops ​ = 

**1. Assign every student a laptop - use the same laptop all the time ** a. every time a teacher/student logs on to a different computer a profile must be created which means longer login time b. helps identify user if there is damage to a laptop

a. Button is located in the Front of the laptop on the left hand side
 * 2. Check to make sure wireless button is on first - slide button to right **

a. Click the tree button - make sure that the Tree is accessible (tree is MASD_TREE) b. Check the context - either Student.SH or Student graduating year c. Server should be on SH
 * 3. Click on Advanced Tab to check settings before logging on **

a. Restart if clicked on all buttons and tree isn't available (as in 3a above)
 * 4. Restart Laptop if Tree isn't available **

a. sometimes plugging the laptop in to a port will refresh the network settings
 * 5. Plug laptop into a port with a patch cable **

a. Shut-Down the last time laptops will be used for the week and make sure any Updates are Installed a. Laptop will search for last wireless router connected to and will not conncet in another room
 * 6. During the week just have the students log-off without shutting down **
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">7. Shut-Down laptops before moving to another room ** **

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">a. Using online resources means the student login can be used instead of the student ID numbers
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">8. Use online Resources **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">9. Notify me if a laptop is a persistent problem - it may need to go to the tech dept. for a tune-up **

a. If you connect your laptop to wireless routers outside of the school the laptop may not connect to the school wireless unless the SH_CFF wireless is at the top of the list
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">10. Teachers Only **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">*A helpful hint - Have the students start their laptops at the beginning of class and then give them a little activity like a Due Now for 5-10 minutes until the laptops are ready to use. **