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Upon receipt of the ThinkPad, inspect it for any damage that may
have occurred during shipment. If any damage
(including cracks or scratches) is evident, or if parts are missing,
immediately call the Help Desk at 758-HELP. Do not use the
machine if it is damaged.
Attaching the A/C Adapter
- Be sure that the A/C adapter is marked IBM. Plug the A/C
adapter into the yellow power jack on the back of the ThinkPad.
- Attach the A/C power cord to the A/C power adapter.
- Plug the A/C power cord from the adapter into any standard electrical
outlet (110-volt A/C).
Turning On the ThinkPad
- Once the power supply, Ethernet cable (if needed), and printer
have been plugged into the ThinkPad, turn it on.
- The oval power button is located at the top of the keyboard.
To turn on the ThinkPad, push the button and release.
Logging on to the ThinkPad
- Windows XP requires you to log on to use the ThinkPad. The login
screen cannot be bypassed. Make sure you always log on to the DEACNET
domain, using your network login and password EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT
ON CAMPUS. If you try to log on to anything other than DEACNET,
you may experience problems, including the inability to log on
at all, or the inability to get to some resources.
- Upon booting the ThinkPad, you will be prompted to press Ctrl-Alt-Del.
This will launch the login screen. The following three fields
are required to log in:
- User name: This field by
default contains your assigned user name. If it does not, click
in the field,
delete the existing
text, and
type your user name (e.g., smitab4) in the space provided.
- Password: Use the password provided to
you by Information Systems. As added security, your password
will appear on
the screen
as asterisks (******).
- Domain: This field should always read
DEACNET. Do not modify this text. When all three fields
are filled in, click the
OK button. A
logon script will run and you may see some black boxes
flash across the display. You have successfully connected
to the
campus network.
- Windows XP can take up to three minutes to complete the
boot process. Software applications will not be available
until
the boot process
is complete.
- It is important for ThinkPad users to regularly log
on to the network in order to receive critical computing
updates.
Connecting to the Wired Campus Network—LAN
- Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the
left side of the ThinkPad.
- Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an active data
jack in the wall. Check to see that the link lights are blinking
on the ThinkPad Ethernet jack.
- Turn on the ThinkPad and log in (see instructions
above).
Connecting to the Wireless Campus Network—WLAN
- Turn on the ThinkPad and log in (see instructions above).
- Click the Access Connections icon in the System tray then click
the wireless network you want to join (Student Wireless for
all students).
You will be prompted for your login and password.
Attaching the Printer
- Attach the USB cable to the back of the printer and to one of the
USB ports on the ThinkPad.
- Attach the printer power cord to the back of the printer and plug
into a standard electrical outlet (110-volt A/C).
- Set the default printer. Start > Settings > Printers
and Faxes. Right-click on HP PSC1350 (1st year students) or HP
940C
(3rd year
students). WARNING: Failure to set a default printer will limit
font selection in applications such as MS Word.
Using the Software on the ThinkPad
- Shortcuts to popular applications are found in the Quick Launch bar
to the right of the Start Menu. These include: Mozilla Navigator
and Mozilla Mail, Internet Explorer, AIM, and Microsoft Word and
Excel.
- Other applications can be accessed through the folders in the
Start Menu.
- Loading non-standard software applications can
potentially cause problems and result in lost data. See Virus Protection/Avoiding
Deceptive Software.
- Windows XP includes firewall protection. Do not
install personal firewall software. Installing additional firewall
software
can prevent
access to necessary campus resources such as the Wake Forest
Information Network (WIN).
Turning Off the ThinkPad:
- Go to the Start
Menu and select Shut Down and click OK in
the box that appears. Be sure to wait for the ThinkPad to completely
power down before closing the display or transporting the ThinkPad.
If the ThinkPad does not power off, press and hold the power
button.
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