Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 User manual

Alvin ISD
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
August 2014

has chosen to assign every teacher in the district a laptop to be used as a teacherAlvin ISD
station. This manual will provide you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to
successfully operate your laptop both at school and at home.
CONTENTS
Terms and Conditions……………………………………………………. 1
Laptop Agreement………………………………………………………. 1
Responsibilities…………………………………………………………... 1
Returning Equipment……………………………………………………. 1
Laptop Features…………………………………………………………. 2
Dock the Laptop…………………………………………………………. 3
Battery Status Icon………………………………………………………. 3
AC Power Adapter……………………………………………………….. 4
Charging the Battery…………………………………………………….. 4
Maximizing the Battery Life…………………………………………….. 4
Sleep Mode………………………………………………………………. 4
Multi-Touch Screen………………………………………………………. 5
Care & Cleaning for Multi-Touch Screen…………………………………6
Special Keyboard Keys……………………………………………………6
CD/DVD Multi-Burner Drive……………………………………………… 7
Back Up Your Files………………………………………………………. 7
Connect Wirelessly to Alvin ISD Network………………………………. 8
Connect to Your Home Network……………………………………….. 8
Tips for Using Laptop at Home………………………………………….. 9
Outlook E-Mail at Home…………………………………………………. 9
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………. 9
HelpDesk…………………………………………………………………. 10
Additional Training………………………………………………………. 10
LAPTOP
MANUAL
Lenovo ThinkPad E540
Alvin ISD

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The use of this technology equipment is subject to Alvin ISD Employee Responsible Use
Guidelines without regard to its location. E-mail, internet access and all files stored on this
technology equipment are subject to review by Alvin ISD upon demand. The Alvin ISD
Employee Responsible Use Guidelines can be found at www.alvinisd.net under Staff.
TEACHER CONTRACT
All teachers receiving laptops are required to read and sign the Laptop Agreement
presented by Technology Services. After signing the Laptop Agreement, they will be issued
a key to unlock their laptop. They will keep the key for securing the laptop.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers should log out of the computer when they are away from their desks for an
extended period of time. If they leave their room, they need to lock the laptop in order for
the equipment to be secure. They should lock the laptop using the key issued to them.
Employees must return any and all equipment to the District facility from which it has been
assigned within 24 hours of being reassigned to another position or upon the termination
of employment with the District. In addition, if they leave the District and do not return
equipment that has been checked out, the District will debit their final paycheck for the
total replacement cost of the equipment not returned. If they would prefer not to take
their laptop home over the summer they will need to check it in with their campus before
leaving for the summer.
LAPTOP
MANUAL
Lenovo ThinkPad E540
Alvin ISD
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LAPTOP AGREEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
RETURNING EQUIPMENT
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The ThinkPad pointing device consists of the *TrackPoint pointing stick and the ThinkPad
trackpad which is an active area sensitive to finger movement.
LAPTOP FEATURES
Camera
Microphones
Power Button
ThinkPad Trackpad
Media Card Reader Slot
Numeric Keypad
System Status Indicator
*TrackPoint
Pointing Stick
Always-on USB
Optical Drive
Ethernet
AC Power
OneLink Connector
Left and Right Click Zones
work like the left and right
mouse buttons.
Scroll Zone
Left Click Zone
Right Click Zone
Side Views
HDMI
USB
VGA
Audio
Multi-Touch Screen
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The laptop comes with the ThinkPad OneLink Dock which should be connected to the
laptop whenever it is stationary at a teacher desk. The Dock will charge the laptop.
Disconnect the OneLink Connector in order to be mobile in the classroom with the laptop.
When taking the laptop out of the classroom, disconnect the OneLink Connector.
The battery status icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery
power remaining. To view the percentage -
Rear View of Dock
OneLink Connector
(used to connect the
dock to the laptop)
USB, Ethernet, HDMI,
and Power connectors
Front View of Dock
Combo Audio connector
and USB connectors
*Power Button
(functions the same as
the one on the laptop)
DOCK THE LAPTOP
BATTERY STATUS ICON
*NOTE: If you press the Power Button
on the dock, it will turn on or
turn off your computer.
Hover over the battery icon
OR
Touch or click on the battery icon.
This screen
appears when
you touch or
click on the
battery icon.
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The laptop comes with an AC Power Adapter. While you use ac power, the battery charges
automatically. The AC Power Adapter has two basic components:
NOTE: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer.
To connect the AC Power Adapter, perform the following actions in this order:
1. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.
3. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the ac power connector of the computer.
Before you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is at least 10°C (50°F).
The battery will be fully charged in about 3-6 hours.
When the AC Power Adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
Do not bind the power cord tightly around the transformer pack when it is connected
to the transformer.
The computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than
95%. To maximize the life of the battery, do the following:
Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted.
Recharge the battery completely before using it.
In Sleep Mode, your work is saved to memory, and then the solid-state drive or the hard
disk drive and the computer display are turned off. When your computer wakes up, your
work is restored within seconds.
To set up Sleep Mode –Swipe the right side of the screen to bring up the charms.
Click on Settings.Click on Power. Click on Sleep.
AC POWER ADAPTER
CHARGING THE BATTERY
MAXIMIZING THE BATTERY LIFE
SLEEP MODE
The Transformer Pack
(converts ac power for
use with the computer)
The Power Cord
(plugs into the ac outlet and
into the transformer pack)
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You can perform tasks by touching the Multi-Touch Screen or by using the mouse.
MULTI-TOUCH SCREEN
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
Tips on the care and cleaning for the Multi-Touch Screen –
The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply
pressure or place any metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch
panel or cause it to malfunction.
Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy
Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove
fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
Gently wipe the screen using a top-down motion. Do not apply any pressure on the
screen.
Function Keys
Mute Speakers Decrease Volume Increase Volume Mute Microphone Darken Display Brighten Display
Display Output Wireless Network Open Settings Open Search View Programs Opened All Programs
Additional Shortcut Keys
Calculator Lock Operating System Open Default Browser Open Computer
SPECIAL KEYBOARD KEYS
Function Keys
*Windows Key
Additional Shortcut Keys
Numeric Keypad
*Press the Windows Key to switch
between the current workspace
and the Start Screen.
CARE & CLEANING FOR THE MULTI-TOUCH SCREEN
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The laptop has a Multi-Burner Drive so you can create your own customized music, data,
and video CDs or DVDs. The Multi-Burner Drive can –
READ: DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, CD-ROM discs,
CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, Audio CDs
RECORD: DVD-R discs, DVD-RW discs, Type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard discs,
CD-RW high speed discs, CD-R discs
Please be sure that you own the CDs you are burning. It is illegal to burn songs you have
not purchased. It is also against Alvin ISD Employee Responsible Use Guidelines to
download music files blocked by the Alvin ISD filter.
You should save all of your files on your U: Drive regularly or periodically back up your files
on your U: Drive or on a USB thumb drive.Files that are saved on the U: Drive can be
accessed anywhere else in the district or online at home through the Alvin ISD Cloud.
Back Up on U:Drive (On the Server)
1. On your desktop, click on the
File Explorer folder.
2. Click the U: Drive that is
labeled with your username.
3. Click and drag the items you
want to put in the U: Drive.
Back Up on a USB Thumb Drive
1. Insert your USB thumb drive into
one of the USB ports.
2. Click on the drive it is in.
3. Click and drag the items you want
to put on the thumb drive.
You can also use Google Drive online at www.google.com to save your files because it
gives you 30 GB of storage, which is much more than you have available on your U: Drive.
CD/DVD MULTI-BURNER DRIVE
BACK UP YOUR FILES
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All Alvin ISD buildings have a wireless connection in place. Your Lenovo ThinkPad laptop
will connect automatically to the Alvin ISD Network as soon as you power it on.
It may be necessary to connect your laptop to your home network. Please keep in mind
that Alvin ISD will not provide assistance with helping you connect your computer at home.
You must seek assistance from your Internet provider.
Below are some common setups for home networks that may be useful.
Wired Connection
Connect an Internet data cable from your cable modem or DSL to the laptop.
Wait a few seconds and then turn on your laptop.
Once you login to your computer you should be able to get on the Internet.
Sometimes you might need to unplug your cable modem and then plug it in again.
Wireless Connection
Click on the wireless icon in
your system tray in the bottom
right corner of your desktop.
Click on the name of your wireless
access point. Contact your ISP if you
do not know the name.
You may see a few wireless access points.
Some may be labeled secure while others
may be labeled unsecure.
Click on Connect and it will ask for a
Network Key (if it is a secure network).
Type your Network Key twice and click
Connect. If you do not know the Network
Key contact your ISP or whoever setup
your wireless access.
After waiting a few seconds you should
connect to the network and can close
the dialog box.
CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK
CONNECT WIRELESSLY TO ALVIN ISD NETWORK
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Whenever you login to your laptop at home there are a few things to keep in mind -
When you login the laptop is not connecting to the Alvin ISD network. It will load
your local profile from the computer.
You will not have a connection to the network drives. The only way you can gain
access to your U: drive is through the Alvin ISD Cloud.
You must follow the procedures of your local internet provider to connect to your
home network.
It’s critical that you bring your laptop back to work every day so the proper virus
definitions (protection) can be loaded.
Use the Outlook Web Mail on the internet when you take your laptop home. This can be
accessed at https://webmail.alvinisd.net/.
The desktop version of Outlook should not be used when you take your laptop home.
Whenever you open it you will see what is called a “cached” copy of your inbox. This will
not be the same as at school when you are on the network, so don’t use the desktop
version of Outlook at home.
If you go to your email through the Alvin ISD Cloud at https://cloud.alvinisd.net, you can
use the desktop version of Outlook, but only in the Alvin ISD Cloud.
Most computer issues can be resolved by rebooting your computer. If you are having
trouble with your machine, please try this step first.
1. Shut Down or Restart the computer.
Swipe the right side of the screen to bring up the charms -
Click on Settings.Click on Power. Click on Shut Down
or Restart.
2. When the computer freezes, press the Ctrl +Alt +Delete keys simultaneously.
3. Allow for adequate ventilation around the computer.
4. Do not cover the computer while it is turned on.
5. Always try to shut down the computer before turning the power off.
6. Keep your computer away from chalk dust, pencil shavings, dusty air vents. Clean
your computer often.
TIPS FOR USING YOUR LAPTOP AT HOME
TROUBLESHOOTING
OUTLOOK E-MAIL AT HOME
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Report computer problems online using the Technology Services HelpDesk at -
Alvin ISD intranet (intranet.alvinisd.net) - Click on IT HelpDesk (Tech. Support)
OR
Alvin ISD website (www.alvinisd.net) –Click on Staff and Tech Support Helpdesk
You will receive an e-mail confirmation that a HelpDesk ticket has been submitted.
For additional Training, contact –
Beauté See, Alvin ISD Technology Trainer
#281-245-2483 [e-mail]
HELP DESK
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Use your
Network
Log In
and
Password
Click on Get Help.
Enter your
information
in all of the
areas.
When you
are
finished,
click
Submit
Ticket.
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