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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
(see photo below)
Turning On the ThinkPad
- Once the power supply, Ethernet cable, 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. 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 starting 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: Type your u ser name (e.g., smitab6 ) in the space provided
if it is not already entered.
- 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.
- Windows XP can take up to three minutes to complete the start process. Software applications will not be available until the start process is complete.
- It is important for ThinkPad users reboot and log on weekly to the wired 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. If you have an active connection you should see one solid and one blinking light
- Turn on the ThinkPad and log in.
Connecting to the Wireless Campus Network—WLAN
- Turn on the ThinkPad and log in.
- Click the Access Connections icon in the System tray. Then click the wireless
network you want to join (Student Connection 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 c4180 PSC (1st year students) or HP
PSC 1350
(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.
- 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 link.
- 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. 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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