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DELTA
R31 & R40 ThinkPads
User Manual
Academic 2003 - 2004
Version 2
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User Handbook
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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4 Getting Help ........................................................................................................... 4 First-time Setup of Your Username & Password ........................................................... 5 ThinkPad Models & Features ....................................................................... 6 R31 ThinkPad .......................
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Setting Up a Network Printer .............................................................................. 33 Connecting at home.................................................................................... 38 Using your modem & cable modem ............................................................................. 38 Getting Connected ............................................................................................... 38 Dial-up Account Creation .............................
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Introduction This manual is designed to provide you with a short reference guide to the major features and functions of your assigned laptop. We are always happy to receive suggestions about topics you feel should be included in future versions. 3 The manual is available as a pdf [ portable document format ] file on the DELTA website at http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/mobile/students. All of the manuals relating to laptop use at Sheridan can be found at this site. Another useful link particularly for
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First-time Setup of Your Username & Password These instructions on the first-time set-up must be followed very carefully, or you will have to return to the ITSC to have your laptop re-imaged. Please ask for assistance if you are unclear about the steps to follow. Press the power on button to turn on the laptop. Wait until you see the dialog box shown below. Initial setup goes through multiple reboots and hardware configurations. On the final boot you will be presented with a window asking you f
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This dialogue box will ask you to change your password Leave the Old password blank. Key in your new password. Press tab Key in the same password where it says Confirm New Password. Click OK. Windows 2000 will then take a few minutes to create your new user profile. This delay will only happen during this first setup of your account. ThinkPad Models & Features There are now 2 ThinkPad models on campus - R31and R40 You have been issued the model corresponding to your program requirements. R31 Th
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an internal floppy disk drive. You may use an external floppy drive available in the ITSC if you need to transfer data from a floppy drive onto your new laptop. However, the R31 is equipped with a 8x4x24x CD-RW so you can backup your data to CDs. 1.1.3 Wireless card A wireless card is provided with this model which uses the PCMCIA slot. Please see the section on IBM Access Connections for operating instructions. 1.3.4 8 X 4 X 24 CD-RW This laptop has a built-in CD player and burner. R40 Think
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ThinkPad General Tips 1 CD ROM drive door When closing the CD-ROM drive door, push in at the centre. You may use a paper clip in the small hole beside the eject button as an emergency eject. If you did not engage the bearings on the hub of the CD when you inserted it, it may have be- come jammed in the drive. Do not force the door open. Take your machine to the Instructional Technology Support Centre. 2 Shut down To shut down the notebook, first select Shut Down from the Start menu, and then whe
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Software Key procedures Base image Laptops are loaded with an image for an academic year. When problems occur sub- sequent to an image creation, fixes are provided through updates called Service Packs. You should check Portal from time to time to see if there are any updates for you to install http://portal.sheridanc.on.ca . Windows 2000 Operating System All ThinkPad laptops come with Windows 2000 Professional operating system. MS Office XP, Netscape and Internet Explorer, Command Anti-virus,
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Shortcuts One way to guard against wrist strain is to use short cut keys rather than using the TrackPoint on the IBM ThinkPad. For example, you could press Alt plus Tab to switch between programs instead of using the TrackPoint to restore minimized applications. The table below shows the common Windows shortcuts that are great time savers. Clipboard Shortcuts Ctrl + C Copy the current selection to the clipboard Ctrl + X Cut the current selection to the clipboard Ctrl + V Paste the current selec
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Installing Software through Portal When you get your laptop, it will come with several applications pre-installed in the base image. These include Command Anti-Virus, MS Office XP, Netscape 4.77, and Winzip applications. The remainder of applications needed for your course will be available though a web interface. [Using a secure browser either go to www.sheridanc.on.ca and follow the links to Portal or in the address bar of your browser enter the URL https:// www.portal.sheridanc.on.ca to go
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Your computer will receive a small file and begin to download the program to your laptop. • Ignore the download times and file sizes presented and be patient. • Some programs may require a restart of your computer to function properly. Removing Programs When you install a program, files are installed in numerous places on the computer. In order to remove a program, DO NOT just delete the main folder where it was installed to. This will cause the Windows operating system to slow down consider- a
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3. The Add/Remove programs window will open, select the program you wish to remove clicking on it. It will highlight, and a button will appear giving you the option to remove the program. Press the remove button, and follow the onscreen instructions to remove the program. 4. Some programs will require you to restart your computer after being re- moved. A dialogue box will let you know if you need to restart the computer. It is usually a good idea to restart the computer after removing program
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If you are faculty or staff, please call the helpdesk to find out the name of your home server [ folder name]. Make sure the Reconnect at logon button is checked Click Finished. It will prompt you to enter a username and password. Use your Sheridan login, and network password, and press OK IBM Record Now This software package is already on your laptop and will permit you to make music CDs and data CDs using your CD RW drive. For example, you may have a project which con- tains images and grap
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IBM DLA Another useful program loaded on your laptop is IBM DLA. DLA stands for Drive Letter Access. It permits you to drag and drop files directly from My Computer or Windows Explorer onto a blank CD. It is an alternative to using Record Now though each program has its own value. If for example, you had a folder on your computer called Portfolio which contained samples of your best work, you could periodically burn a CD using DLA by simply dragging the folder name onto the drive letter of your
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Rapid Restore This program is available to users of laptops with the base image that does not include Linux. Its purpose is to permit users to efficiently manage backups of their laptop contents. The de- scription here is brief. More detailed information can be found on the Self Help link at http:// www.sheridanc.on.ca/mobile/students/. Essentially what you are doing is taking a snapshot of your laptop contents as they are when you receive your laptop. Then every time you make a major change the
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Backing up your system Weekly backups are automatically scheduled for you. To access Rapid Restore’s main console use the Start - Programs - Access IBM – IBM Rapid Restore Ultra menu sequence. 1. Click Backup 2. Select Schedule your backups. 3. Select your options e.g. the default is set to Weekly on Monday at 8 pm. Archiving data to CD-R 1. Access Rapid Restore’s main console. 2. Click Backup. 3. Click Archive your backups. 4. You are prompted to insert a blank CD-R into your CD-R(W) drive. Aft
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In Windows Explorer, click the Single_File_Restore folder. Within the folder there are two subfolders: i. Drive[C]_Cumulative_Backup_date_at_time (where date and time refer to the date and time of the backup, respectively) ii. Drive[C]_Most_Recent_Backup_date_at_time (where date and time refer to the date and time of the backup, respectively) You might need to open additional subfolders beneath the root single file restore folder to locate the file you want to restore. · Note: Only files created
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Command Antivirus Command Antivirus software is part of the image on your laptop. However, for Command to detect new viruses you must keep the virus definition (def) files up to date. As updated files are placed on the college network, your system will automatically update your files as long as your password on the laptop is the same as your network password. If you change your password via portal then you need to change your local laptop password to match to ensure your virus definition files
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Wireless New in September 2003 is the provision of wireless connectivity on the Trafalgar and Davis campuses. All ThinkPads will have wireless capability. The R40 has it built in and the R31 uses an external card. Wireless will greatly improve the ability of students to find a place to work on assignments at Sheridan as it will be available in many casual areas. R31 Wireless Cards Using the Wireless Card Inserting the Card Into the Laptop At the left side of your R31 laptop, you will see the PCM
