Transcript Using Your ThinkPad at UNCG

ThinkPad Training
Getting to Know Your New ThinkPad
Topics
 Getting
Starting with your ThinkPad
 Caring for your ThinkPad
 Maintaining your ThinkPad
 Extending Battery Life
 Backup, Backup, Backup your data
 Wireless and Internet Connections
 Returning your ThinkPad
 Getting Help
Getting Started with the ThinkPad
Power On Your ThinkPad with the Silver button at the
top of the keyboard
Touch Pad and Pointing Stick
Pointing Stick:
Move cursor around
with your index
finger
Center button is
for scrolling
Touch Pad:
Move cursor
around with your
index finger
Left and right mouse
button clicks
Left and right
mouse button clicks
Using the Blue Button
Your ThinkPad comes equipped with the blue button
called, ThinkVantage. This button that has several
important functions:
 Rescue and Recovery Functions (Backup data/recover
data)
 Power On or Off Wireless Radios (Wireless and
Bluetooth)
 Find Wireless Networks
 Welcome (Take a tour of the ThinkVantage button)
Your ThinkPad’s Function Keys

Fn F5 – Turn wireless functions on or off (Wireless and
Bluetooth)
NOTE: T60’s Bluetooth is turned off by default when you get
your ThinkPad.

You must turn Bluetooth radio on before trying to use Wireless
accessories.
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When you are not using your Wireless radio, you should turn it off to help
save battery power.
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You may also press the Blue button (ThinkVantage) and choose Manage
my connections, Power On/Off Wireless Radios to turn
Wireless functions on or off.
Your ThinkPad’s Function Keys

Fn F12 - Places the computer in hibernation mode,
in which all tasks are stopped and memory data and
current system status are stored on the hard-disk
drive.
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Closing the lid also puts computer in hibernation.

Wait for the moon to stop blinking before putting in
book bag.

Press Power (Silver) button briefly to return from
hibernation mode.
Your ThinkPad’s Function Keys

Fn Home –Increases the LCD brightness

Fn End – Decreases the LCD brightness (helps save
battery power)

Fn PgUp – Toggles reading light on and off

Find out more functions by going to Start,
ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Learn and get
help, or press the Blue Button (ThinkVantage)
Powering Off your ThinkPad
Do not use the Power
button to shut down
your ThinkPad!
Use Shut Down
from the Start
Menu instead.
Caring for your ThinkPad
Don’t
EVER leave your laptop
unattended!!!!
Don’t
leave your laptop in your car,
both because of theft and because of
extreme temperatures
Caring for your ThinkPad
Avoid extreme temperatures.

Avoid temperatures below 40ºF (4ºC)

Avoid temperatures above 95ºF (35ºC).

Even if it is turned off, never expose your laptop to
temperatures below 20ºF (-7ºC). If it does get very
cold, let it warm up to room temperature before you
attempt to turn it on.
Caring for your ThinkPad

Closing the cover of your ThinkPad puts it in hibernate
mode. But don’t put it in the carrying case until the half
moon stops blinking.

Reboot your laptop at least once a day

Never jam your ThinkPad into an overstuffed carrying
case. Screen and hard drive damage may occur. Carry
your computer in the carrying case provided.

Do not use your laptop carrying case as a book bag.
Caring for your ThinkPad

Do not subject your computer to physical
punishment, such as dropping or bumping.

Do not place heavy objects on your computer.

Do not spill or allow liquids into your computer.

Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed
suitcase or bag. The compression might cause
internal damage.
Caring for your ThinkPad

Do not disassemble your computer. Only an
authorized ThinkPad repair person should
disassemble and repair your computer.

Do not scratch, twist, hit, or push the surface of your
computer display.

Do not place any objects between the display and
keyboard or under the keyboard.
Caring for your ThinkPad

Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display.
When picking up your open computer, hold it by the
bottom (keyboard) half.

Do not turn your computer over while the AC Adapter
is plugged in. This could break the adapter plug.

Do not place your computer closer than 13 cm (5 in.)
from any electrical appliance that generates a strong
magnetic field, such as a motor, magnet, TV,
refrigerator, or large audio speakers.
Caring for your ThinkPad

Do not crush, drop, or physically punish the external
or removable hard drive, diskette drive, or CD-ROM
drive when it is outside of your computer.

Do not press on the middle part of the diskette drive.

Do not insert a diskette at an angle. Not inserting the
diskette straight into the drive can damage the drive.
Caring for your ThinkPad

Do not place more than one label on a diskette. Multiple
or loose labels can detach or tear and then lodge in the
drive.

Do not touch the lens on the CD-ROM tray. You should
hold the compact disc by the edges and not touch its
surface.

Do not connect a PBX (private branch exchange) or other
digital telephone extension line. Your computer can use
only a public-switched telephone network (PSTN).
Caring for your ThinkPad
Carrying your computer
When carrying your computer, follow these instructions to
prevent possible damage to your computer and data:

Remove any media from the CD-ROM drive, diskette
drive or USB port.

Turn off all attached devices.

Carry your computer in the carrying case provided.
Caring for your ThinkPad
Carrying your computer (con’t)

Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen.

Unplug all external cables and cords connected to
your computer.
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Make sure all computer doors and covers are closed.
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Use the quality carrying case that was provided.
Maintaining your ThinkPad
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Update your anti-virus software weekly
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
Your computer has Symantec AntiVirus installed – updates to
virus definitions are automatically done every week, you can
update the virus definitions manually by going to Start,
Symantec, Update when your laptop is connected to the SCSU
network.
Scan the hard drive weekly – set up automatic scans
Maintaining your ThinkPad

Check for software updates


Start Menu, All Programs, ThinkVantage, Update My
System.
Clean up temporary files

Disk Cleanup tool located on the Start Menu under All
Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup
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NOTE: This might take a while the first time you do it.
Maintaining your ThinkPad
Cleaning your computer
You should occasionally clean your computer as follows:
Use a soft lint-free cloth moistened with non-alkaline
detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer.
 Don't spray cleaner directly on the display or keyboard.
 Gently wipe the LCD with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. If a
stain remains, moisten the cloth with LCD cleaner and
wipe the stain again. Be sure to dry the LCD before closing
it.

Maintaining your ThinkPad
 DANGER:
Isopropyl Alcohol is a flammable
liquid. Do not use this cleaner near an exposed
flame or when the system is on.
 Note:
A 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and
water or water alone may be used as a LCD
cleaner to moisten your cloth. Antistatic LCD
cleaning cloths and Kim Wipes are also
acceptable alternatives.
Extending Your Battery Life
The amount of battery power consumed by your
computer depends on such conditions as how often
you use it, the operating temperature, and the period
in storage (if unused). The following tips can help you
to extend the life of your battery:
Extending Your Battery Life

Do not charge the battery pack until all of its power is
used. Recharging a battery pack that is not completely
discharged can shorten battery life.

Once you start charging the battery pack, do not use it
until it is fully charged.
Extending Your Battery Life
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Whenever possible, use the ThinkPad battery powersaving modes:
 Standby: The LCD and the hard drive are turned
off.
 Suspend: All tasks are stopped and stored in
memory to save power.
 Hibernation: All tasks are stopped. The memory
data and the current status of the computer are
stored in the hard drive; then the power is turned
off.
Extending Your Battery Life
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Decrease the LCD brightness.
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Use Advanced Power Management (APM). Each
operating system comes with its own APM.
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Stop the power supply to a serial device if it is not in
use.

Remove the battery pack and keep it in a cool place
if you will not be using the computer for a long
period
Backing Up Your Data Files – Why?
 It
is YOUR responsibility to backup your files!
 You can lose access to your files if Windows
stops running correctly.
 You can accidentally delete needed files.
 Files can become unreadable/corrupt.
 You could suffer a hard drive crash and not
be able to even boot up your machine.
 In short, because it’s not a matter of IF you
will ever need to recover files, but WHEN.
Backing Up Your Data Files – How?

Use the Blue Button and choose Protect my data,
then Backup and restore my data.
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You should backup your files regularly, at least once a
week – You can schedule backups.
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Data will backup to a hidden, protected folder on C:
to store and manage backups. You can restore
contents of hard disk even in the event of a complete
operating system failure (i.e. Windows will not load).
Backing Up your Data Files – WHERE?
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Save important files to a USB device, or write them to
a CD.
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This will be in addition to regular backups you create
on C:
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This will be in addition to the rescue CDs you create.
Backing Up your Data Files – More Info
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For more information on Rescue and Recovery and
options, ThinkVantage Button, Learn & get help,
Learn about my computer, Protect & Recover.
Your Hard Drive’s Partitions
The Home Directory (H: Drive)
Each Student at the University is given access to a
secure, user specific network drive called the
Home Directory (H: Drive).
Data stored on the H: drive is stored on a network
server and is pulled down when you log onto the
computer. This allows you the flexibility to retrieve
your information on any of the computers on the
SCSU network, once you have logged on the
computer as yourself.
Accessing the H: Drive is no different from accessing a
floppy disk or a jump/flash drive. Your H: drive can
be found under the network drives on My Computer,
or you can pull it up from various applications
using the open or save commands.
**Please note, to access your H drive, you must be connected to SCSU network.
Therefore you cannot connect to your H: Drive off campus.
Connecting to the SCSU Wireless Network
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Wireless access is available across campus in various
academic buildings, classrooms, the Library and in
residence halls.

Connect to the wireless network by taking your
machine to a wireless access area and using
ThinkVantage to select a wireless connection, as
follows:
Connecting to the SCSU Wireless
Network – Using ThinkVantage

Click the Access Connections icon located near the
clock on the Windows system tray, or

Click the ThinkVantage Button and choose Find
Wireless Network.
Connecting to the SCSU Wireless
Network – Using ThinkVantage (cont.)

After clicking the icon, you will see a menu listing all of
the available wireless network connections. Click on the
connection with the strongest signal. Click connect.
Connecting to the SCSU Wireless
Network – Using ThinkVantage
 Your
laptop will automatically connect you to
the wireless network. While it is connecting,
you will see a window that looks similar to this:
Try It: Using Wireless Internet
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After the connection is complete,

Start Internet Explorer or Firefox to check your
connection.
Connecting to your Home Internet Connection or
Other Off-Campus Networks using ThinkVantage
You may connect your laptop to the wired campus
network or off-campus networks by creating profiles.
 When connecting at home or away from campus, you
must have an internet carrier when you are attempting to
connect to the internet.
 You cannot access the SCSU Wireless connection when
you are off campus.
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 Remember,
when connecting to any Wireless
Connections, you must have your Wireless
Radio powered on.
Returning Your ThinkPad
All ThinkPads must be returned to the Project ASSET
office by the due date at the end of each semester. NO
EXCEPTIONS!!
 Students will be notified of the return dates and
location prior to the last day of classes.
 The will be late fees (per day) added to your account
for not returning your laptop by the deadline. NO
EXCEPTIONS!!! Per your student contract, you will
be subject to criminal charges for not returning your
laptop at all.
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Returning Your ThinkPad
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There are also charges for not return all of the accessories along
with your laptop. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!
PLEASE READ YOUR STUDENT CONTRACTS
CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
Please delete all files and/or software you have saved on your
computer. (Except: University 101 students) Please remember
to remove all CD’s/DVD’s from your computer and please do
not leave any of your personal items in the carrying case.
Project ASSET staff is not responsible for any items left in the
computer and/or in the carrying case. All disks, etc. will be
discarded.
Getting Help
 Learn
more about your ThinkPad by choosing
Learn and get help under the Blue Button.
 Call 536-8111 or 516-4554 or 516-4795 with
questions about your ThinkPad
 Bring your ThinkPad to the Project ASSET
Service Center in Belcher Hall on the 3rd Floor.
 Email questions or concerns to:
[email protected].
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Website address: www.scsu.edu/asset.
Q&A
Questions?