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- Can we keep the current teacher machine and make it into a student computer?
- Can we keep the current teacher machine and make it into a student computer?
A: No. We need to surplus older computers that are difficult, and expensive to maintain.
- Will numeric keypads be purchased to go along with the laptops?
- Will numeric keypads be purchased to go along with the laptops?
A: No, but there is numeric keypad functionality built into the keypad on the laptops itself. For more information, see the User Guide available on the Documents page of this site, or the Numeric Keypad help page of this site.
- How do I get training on Office 2010 & Windows 7
- How do I get training on Office 2010 & Windows 7
A: We pay for a great number of help videos using a service from Atomic Learning. Go to the Windows 7 & Office 2010 Solutions page of this website for more specific tutorial groupings that may be of assistance.
- Where on the computer is the "Getting Started" folder with Office Interactive Guides and a User Guide for the T420 Laptop?
- Where on the computer is the "Getting Started" folder with Office Interactive Guides and a User Guide for the T420 Laptop?
A: The "Getting Started" folder is on your hard drive. The easiest way to find it is to search in the start menu for "Getting Started" Select the Getting Started folder. If you want to save it for future reference, drag it to the Start menu and pin it there.
- Will anything else come with the laptops?
- Will anything else come with the laptops?
A: Yes. We have ordered backpacks and wireless mice for those who want them. We are also considering options for a cable lock but trying to find a cost-effective solution.
- How do I add a printer to a Windows 7 Laptop?
- How do I add a printer to a Windows 7 Laptop?
Information to know before you add - Printer Make and Model and IP address ( 10.xx.xx.xx )
Go to: Control Panel -> Devices and Printers
- Click on " Add a printer"
- Select "Add a local printer"
- Click: Create a new port -> select Standard TCP/IP Port (drop down arrow)
- Type in the IP address of the printer
- If your computer has the exact printer driver required all is well. Otherwise:
- Select the printer driver closest to the make and model of your printer.
- If a driver is not close, and there is a "universal" driver, use it.
- Otherwise, call the Helpdesk at x8080 for assistance.
- Type the name of the Printer
- Select: Do Not Share
- Print a test Page
- Will students (With direction, instruction and monitoring) be able to use the teacher laptops for Lexia and on line access?
- Will students (With direction, instruction and monitoring) be able to use the teacher laptops for Lexia and on line access?
A: Students can use a teacher computer to access resources like Lexia. To protect confidential information however, it is advised that students log into that laptop with a student login. The lab login for students at CV, CasLab for instance could be used to login to the teacher computer.
- How do I get my bookmarks/favorites from my browser on my old computer to the browser on my new computer?
- How do I get my bookmarks/favorites from my browser on my old computer to the browser on my new computer?
A: The process is basically exporting your favorites/bookmarks from your old browser, saving them on the "H" drive, then importing them to the browser on your new computer. Instruction documents can be found at the Browsers Favorites and Bookmarks page.
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