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About Your Chromebook
Tech Problems?
Tech Problems?
If you are working at school, report tech problems to your advisory teacher or the library.
If you are working from home, call 686-8020 - extension 1 for support.
If you are working at school, report tech problems to your advisory teacher or the library.
If you are working from home, call 686-8020 - extension 1 for support.
About Your Chromebook
About Your Chromebook
Your WMS Chromebook
Your WMS Chromebook
Each student will be assigned a Lenovo 300e chromebook. It will be your school device to use in all classes. We know we can count on you to:
Each student will be assigned a Lenovo 300e chromebook. It will be your school device to use in all classes. We know we can count on you to:
- Bring your charged chromebook every day
- Keep it clean, safe and dry (we recommend a case or protective sleeve) - Do not add or remove stickers from your device.
- Log in only with your @weldre4.org account
- Use it for schoolwork, staying on approved sites and tools
- Report any problems to your teachers right away
- Turn in your chromebook and charger - in good condition - at the end of the year
Other things to know about chromebooks:
Other things to know about chromebooks:
Chromebook Cleaning: Do not use liquid! Squeeze excess liquid out of a disinfecting wipe before cleaning.
How to Join or change your home wifi: (printable instructions): (video tutorial)
Click time --> check wifi signal and name --> tap to change--> enter password --> click connect
How to take a screenshot on a chromebook: (Use CTRL + Window Switching Button)
Troubleshooting Camera and Microphone Problems: See Troubleshooting section below.
Copyright and Fair Use: How to make sure your work isn't plagiarized.
Keyboard Shortcuts: What each letter does when you hold CTRL and press it.
Passwords
Passwords
- Username = first inital + last name + graduation year
- Example: wwizard26
- Email address = username + @weldre4.org
- Example: wwizard26@weldre4.org
- Password = #WMS + your student number
(available on your printed schedule)- Example: #WMS00000
- Please rest your password to a password of your choosing:
Troubleshooting Tech Problems
Troubleshooting Tech Problems
Chromebooks: 3 Troubleshooting Tips (Clear History, Update Chrome, Restart).webmAre your web pages not loading right?
Try these troubleshooting tips:
Are your web pages not loading right?
Try these troubleshooting tips:
Video Tutorial: Chromebook Troubleshooting (Clear History, Update Chrome, Restart)
Clear your history: CTRL-H --> Clear browsing data --> Clear data
Update chrome to the latest version : Open settings --> click About Chrome --> Chrome OS Settings --> Check for Updates
Restart your chromebook: Power it all the way off and back on again!
ALSO: Check that you are connected to the right wifi: Click time --> check wifi signal and name --> tap to change
Microphone & Camera Fix (1).webmCamera and Microphone Problems?
Camera and Microphone Problems?
Make sure you have allowed chrome to access your camera and microphone. Watch this video to troubleshoot camera and microphone problems on your chromebook.
Quick fix: Try turning on backgrounds in Google Meet, that may override settings and turn your camera on!
click the 3 dots in the bottom right --> settings --> Change backgroundIf your wifi signal is weak, Google Meet may disable your camera and block the video from your classmates, check to make sure you are on the right wifi by clicking the time in the bottom right of your chromebook, then checking the wifi settings. (step-by-step instructions) (video tutorial)
Another program may be using your camera. Make sure you close any other programs (like WeVideo) that may be using your camera
Try restarting your chromebook
If all else fails, call 686-8020 to report the problem.
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