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Laptops are portable computers that contain many components. A basic understanding of the names for these components can be helpful when communicating with the Technology Help Desk regarding your computing needs.

1. LCD Screen: Standard screen that is the display for your laptop. They come in various sizes, with 14.1” and 15.4” being common sizes. (see picture above)

2. Keyboard: Standard keyboard for typing information. (see picture above)

3. Built-in Mouse: There are two versions of this standard.

1. Touch Pad Mouse: The square pad below the keyboard on your laptop. The touch of your finger on this pad moves the mouse on the computer. The two smaller rectangles below the square pad are the left and right click buttons.

2. Button Mouse: The small circular button in the middle of the keyboard (between the G, H, and B keys). The touch of your finger on this button moves the mouse.

4. Activity lights: These lights tell you information about your laptop such as hard drive activity, AC power, and if your 802.11 wireless internet card is enabled. (see picture above)

5. Power button: The circular button located above the keyboard on the far right that contains a picture of a circle with a vertical bar. This button starts up and shuts down your laptop by pressing it. If you are unable to shut down your laptop properly, you can press and hold this key for 10 seconds and your laptop will shut down. (see picture above)

6. DVD/CD-ROM drive: This is located on the side of your laptop. Pressing the small button will open and close the door so that you can insert CD’s and DVD’s to be used. (see picture above)

7. USB Port/Ports: This port or ports are located on the side of your laptop near the hinge. They are used to connect USB media such as a flash drive, USB mouse, digital camera, or web camera. (see picture above)

8. PCI card ports: These ports are located on the side of your laptop, near the front. With them, you can use PCI accessories such as Wireless Internet Cards and PCI Firewire ports. (see picture above)

9. Secure lock port: This port is located on the side of your laptop, near the hinge. This is a port you can use to lock your laptop to a table or desk to prevent theft. (see picture above)

10. Network port: This is located on the back of your laptop on the far left. You plug your network cable into this port when not using wireless. (see picture above)

11. VGA port: This is located on the back of your laptop in the middle and is always blue. It is used to connect to projectors and other screens. (see picture above)

12. AC Power input: This is located on the back of your laptop next to the blue VGA port. It allows you to use AC power instead of battery power. (see picture above)

13. CPU Cooling Fan: This is located on the back of your laptop next to the AC Power Input. It is where your computer vents out the hot air produced by the CPU. (see picture above)

Note: Do not block this area of the laptop it will cause the computer to overheat.

Enable the Wireless Internet Card

1. Go to Windows button > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center

2. Click on Manage Network Connections on the menu on the left hand side of the screen.

3. Right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Enable

4. The same procedure will allow you to disable the card if it is already enabled.

Put a Laptop Computer into Sleep Mode

Most laptop computers are preset for when you close the laptop your computer goes into sleep mode. If it does not come preset with these settings or you want to turn this feature off the following steps will change those power options.

1. Click Windows button > Control Panel > Power Options

2. Under the currently selected power plan, select Change plan settings

3. You can choose when in time you want your computer to turn off the screen and go to Sleep (Standby). Click Save Changes

4. Back in the “Power Options” window, you can use the menu on the left hand side of the screen to specify what you want the laptop to do when you close the lid or press the power button.

Connect to a Projection Unit

1. Press the Fn key and, while holding it down, press the projection button. It is typically the F8 key and also has the text “CRT/LCD” on it. The two keys are shown below.

2. Pressing the keys will toggle your through three different projection views:

1. Just the projection unit displaying the screen.

2. Both the projection unit and the laptop displaying the screen.

3. Just the laptop displaying the screen.

Note: Using older projection units may require the screen resolution to be set lower. Sometimes the information will still display, but it could be made clearer by changing the resolution. In some cases, Windows Vista will come up with a warning asking you if it can switch the resolution to fix this problem.

Secure your Data

Saving confidential data on a laptop is not recommended by ITS. The data that is saved on the laptop would be compromised if the laptop were stolen or lost. We recommend that you save your files on the Luther College network by mapping to your H drive or by using a network place. For more information, refer to Windows XP Network Shares Training

Care for your Laptop Computer

How you handle and transport your laptop is an important factor in how long it continues to work for you. Follow these simple rules to get the most out of your laptop computer.

1. Carry the laptop in a padded laptop case.

2. Be gentle opening and closing the screen. Carelessness is the number one reason screens break.

3. Support the screen when walking from one place to another.

4. Make sure you do not smother the cooling fan.

5. Discharge the battery completely at least once a month if you do not use it very often.

Add Attachments to a Laptop Computer

1. USB Mouse – Allows you to use a typical desktop PC mouse with your laptop computer.

2. USB HUB – Allows you to take one USB port and turn into 4 USB slots.

3. Docking Station – Is an option with certain laptops. It allows you to more quickly attach and detach your computer from your workspace because the attachments plug into the docking station rather than directly to the laptop.

4. PCI Wireless/cellphone internet card – Allows you to use a cellphone service to connect to the internet.

5. 56K modem – Allows you to use a standard dial-up connection.

6. Additional attachments: Microphone, Monitor, Web Camera.

How To Operate A Computer

How To Operate A Computer?

In today’s day and age the computer is a permanent fixture to your home and business. It is your window to a larger world, or a box that confines you. Understanding how to operate a computer correctly and efficiently does not only give you access to all of the information at the ends of the earth, but will open doors for you in your work life, social life, and love life. For this You will need to understand computer essentials.

The essential knowledge on how to operate a computer involves these key components:

Keyboard
Mouse
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Monitor
Speakers
Printer
Operating System

Once you have these key components, you have what you need to begin learning to use one the most important social networking devices of the 20th Century. Whether you are a little older, a young child, or a business entrepreneur, you can benefit from learning to use a computer properly and efficiently. To get started first make sure the cord is firmly plugged into the power outlet and you have no loose or unplugged wires. Once you have determined that everything is in order, you can power on the machine. You will see the start-up screen appear and depending on the configuration you may need to enter a provided password, but most likely will be immediately taken to the home screen. The operating system is already installed on most modern computers, but if you have a specific operating system, such as Windows 8, you will need to upload the operating system by inserting a CD or visiting a website. Windows 8 is simple to use, but to understand some of the more important features, you can learn from the pros in a Windows 8 Tutorial. Different operating systems will allow for different program downloads. It is important to research operating systems before you buy so that you know what will fulfill your needs better. To adjust setting of your monitor, you can right-click and blank space on the screen and select properties. Alternately, you can click the start button and choose control panel. Here you will find network settings as well as display and sound options. Most installations will come with a CD or DVD. Once inserted into the drive, the computer will automatically begin the installer and get you on your way. Just follow the easy steps provided. To turn the computer off properly close all programs, then click the start menu and scroll to sign off. Select shut down and wait until the computer shuts down, then turn the speakers and monitor off.

Whether you are a gamer, writer, or researcher, you must learn to use the internet. The internet is the quantitative collection of all information saved by computers onto a network that connects all computers. The Internet is a close approximation of the phenomenon known as collective consciousness. You must pay to connect to the World Wide Web, WWW, and once you do the payment is monthly. Usually it isn’t very expensive, but be sure to shop around. Once you are successfully online you must protect yourself. This virus-protection can also extend to smart-phones and tablets because all electronics are potentially susceptible. To learn more on how to stay protected check out a cyber-shield course. Once you have set up anti virus protection and your internet, you can navigate your browser, the bar at the top of your screen, to an email provider such as Gmail.com where you can learn to communicate on the web! Once you finish registering on a mail server, you can close the internet browser and click the start button again. All of your programs will be located under the ‘all programs’ tab. You will have calculators, free games, microphones, notepad, and other writing software. To learn a basic understanding of computer language and how it can be used to make your life with technology easier, you can take a course where things are simplified for adults and kids alike. It is computer science for beginners and kids. Here things will be broken down step by step until you learn basics in things like SQL, Structured Query Language. This course is taught by a fifth grader who is very experienced with computers which goes to show how rapidly the world of computers and technology is changing.

Why should I learn how to operate a computer? I don’t need that in my life. If you find yourself thinking this way or asking these questions you must understand that technology doubles every six years. The faster you learn computers the better. A cellphone now, has the computing power and memory of a computer ten years ago. With online entities such as The Cloud, memory is expanded indefinitely. If you ignore computers they will not go away. Where once the cash register was ruled by levers and switches, now exists only touchscreen and computerized inventory systems. Computers can compute amazing amounts of information in mere seconds, outpacing even the deftest of minds. Look around you, you who are viewing this from a computer. In fifteen years it is likely that 90% of what you see will be replaced with computer connected versions of themselves. To learn how to master computers you must understand everything about computers, not just how to check Facebook, email, or play computer games. It is imperative that you become proactive and explore some of the lesser known functions of computers with quality instruction.

What will improve with your knowledge and adeptness on how to operate a computer? You will be more important and integral at any workplace that uses computers and you will understand more about what is going on day to day in and out of the workplace. Many people who take the time to get to know their computers, fall in love, learn to program or build web pages, and create second income online. The web is your source for everything and the importance of learning how to navigate safely will help you, help your loved ones, and keep you connected. So take the time and learn how to properly use the tool that will eventually dominate everyday life.

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