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Student Guide to Laptop Use
GETTING READY:
The Basic Steps in Using the Laptop Computers!
Clean Hands
Always start by washing your hands before
you use the laptops.
Laptop Numbers
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Each laptop is numbered.
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Each time your class uses the laptops, your teacher will
assign you a laptop.
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Your teacher will record your name next to that laptop
number.
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You are the student responsible for using and caring for
this laptop unless otherwise instructed by your teacher.
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Do not let another student use your assigned laptop.
Pick-up Procedures:
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Prior to leaving your desk, clear all chairs and backpacks
from the aisles!
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Walk on the right side to avoid collisions.
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Only 2 students should be at the Laptop Cart at one time.
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The next 2 students should be waiting to join the line
creating a steady flow of traffic.
More Pick-up Procedures:
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Make sure the person next to you has room to get their
laptop.
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Make sure you are directly in front of your laptop when
you reach for it.

Unplug the laptop before you pull the computer from the
shelf.
Returning to your Desk
It is extremely important to return to your desk in the
proper manner.
 We don’t want to risk somebody getting hurt or damage
to an expensive computer.
 Hold the laptop with 2 hands.
 Go with the flow of traffic while walking back to your seat.
 Place laptop on desk/table before sitting.
 Do not open the laptop until you are seated.
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Inspection
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Check the laptop for any damage and report it
IMMEDIATELY!!!
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Are there any pen marks, scratches missing keys?
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Laptop numbers are assigned, so teachers will be able to
trace the users.
Opening up the Computer
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Use 2 hands to open the laptop.
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While holding the bottom half of the
laptop with one hand, use your other
hand to gently lift the top and open the
laptop.
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Do NOT touch the screen while opening.
This is put unwanted stress on screen.
Using the Track Pad & Clicker

Do not scratch the pad with you fingernail or any other
object.
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Only use the tip of your finger to move mouse along the
screen.
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Don’t be afraid to use the ENTIRE track pad surface. It’s
more efficient this way.
Turning on Laptop Model 2goPC NL2

Press the button on the bottom
left corner of the screen, and
wait for the computer to boot
up.
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Allow the computer to boot up–
Do not play with the keyboard
and/or mouse. It only confuses
the computer and causes it to
work more slowly.
Turning on Laptop Model 2goPC NL5

Press the Orange Button on the
top left corner of the screen,
and wait for the computer to
boot up.

Allow the computer to boot up–
Do not play with the keyboard
and/or mouse. It only confuses
the computer and causes it to
work more slowly.
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On This Model Laptop, the
Screen is detachable by pushing
the Orange Release Button.
Logging In
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Students should have your user name and password
available.

Username: First letter of your first name, last name, year of
graduation.
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Example: jsample22 (no spaces)
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Password: First 3 numbers of your student id, your 3 initials,
and the last 2 digits of your student id.
Example: 123abc45
Shutting Down

Close your open applications.

Hit ctrl, alt, delete then you will see an icon in the bottom
right side of the screen, click that and click “Shut Down.”
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Wait for the laptop to shut down completely. The screen
will go black.
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Close the laptop using two hands.
When Returning the Laptop to the
Cart
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Wait for your turn to walk to the cart.
Carry your laptop up with two hands following the same
procedure as before.
Make sure you check the cords and clear enough space
for the laptop to be put back.
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Place laptop in assigned spot and then plug-in cord. The
light around the cord should light up.
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Place the laptops in the cart so that the Opening is facing
you.
Congratulations!
If you understand the
procedures and promise to
follow them, you are now ready
to use the laptop computers!