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Upon receipt of the ThinkPad, it is import to inspect the ThinkPad
for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any damage
(including cracks, 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. (Plugging the
printer A/C adapter into the ThinkPad rather than the IBM A/C
adapter can cause damage to the ThinkPad).
- 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).
Attaching the Ethernet Cable
- Attach the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector in the back
of the ThinkPad.
- Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an active data jack
in the wall. In most residence halls, jacks labeled D1 and D3 are
active. The following are exceptions to this rule:
- In Collins Hall, jacks labeled D1 and D2 are active.
- In North, Poteat, and Huffman Halls, jacks labeled D1 and D4
are active.
- In Student Apartments, jacks labeled D1, D2, D3, and D5 are
active.
- In Polo Hall all odd numbered jacks are active.
Attaching the Printer Cable
- Attach the USB cable to the back of the printer and to the USB
port on the back of the ThinkPad.
- Attach the printer power cord to the back of the printer and plug
into a standard electrical outlet.
- Set the default printer. Start>Settings>Printers and
Faxes. Right click on HP 5550 and select Set as Default Printer.
Turning On the ThinkPad
- Once the power supply, Ethernet cable, and printer have been plugged
into the ThinkPad, it is time to turn it on.
- The power button is located near the top of the keyboard. It is
round with a white dot in the middle. To turn on the ThinkPad, push
the button and release.
Logging in to the ThinkPad
- Windows XP requires users to login to use the ThinkPad. The login
screen cannot be bypassed. In order to ensure you have access to
all the network and local resources, make sure you always login
to the DEACNET domain, using your network login and password EVEN
IF YOU ARE NOT ON CAMPUS. If you try to logon to anything other
than DEACNET, you may experience problems, including the inability
to logon at all, or the inability to get to some resources.
- Upon booting the computer, users will be prompted to press Ctrl-Alt-Del.
This will launch the login screen. The following three fields are
required to login successfully:
- User name: This field should already contain your assigned
user name. If it does not, click in the field, delete the existing
text, and type your user name (e.g., smitab3) 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 (******).
- If you are unsure of your correct user name, contact the Help
Desk at 758-HELP. If you are unsure of your password, you must
present your Wake Forest ID card to the Help Desk to have your
password changed.
- Domain: This field should always read DEACNET
for all students. Do not modify this text. Click OK: 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.
At that point you have successfully connected to the campus network.
- NOTE: Windows XP can take up to three minutes to complete the
boot process, especially the first time you boot the ThinkPad. Software
applications will not be available until the boot process is complete.
Using the Software on the ThinkPad
- Shortcuts to popular applications can be found in the Quick Launch
bar to the right of the Start Menu. These include: Mozilla Navigator,
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.
- Do not install personal firewall software. Windows XP includes
firewall protection. Installing additional firewall software can
prevent access to necessary campus resources such the Wake Forest
Information Network (WIN.)
Turning Off the ThinkPad:
- When you are finished working on 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.
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