Academic Computing
Initiative
Care and Feeding
Open Your Bags
MAKE SURE you have the following:
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Power Adapter
Power Cord
CD-RW Disc
Ethernet Cable
What is the Academic Computing Initiative
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Updated Laptop for each student
Wireless Network
Wireless Printing
Security
– antivirus updates from STJ network
– Computrace technology
• On campus repair shop
• Accidental damage coverage with deductibles
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Office 2003
Professional
• Laptop bag
• St. John’s Central (Academic Portal)
ACI Honors
St. John’s has been recognized for the
Academic Computing Initiative by
• Computerworld Honors Program
– Search for New Heroes
• Intel’s Top 10 Unwired Colleges
St. John’s-Lenovo Partnership
Hardware
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Support
–Campus Repair Shop
–Software upgrades
–University and faculty
commitment
Software
–Microsoft XP Professional
–Microsoft Office 2003
–Access Connections
–McAfee Anti-Virus
Absolute technology
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T Series
Intel Core 2 Duo T7200
Processor
80GB HDD
1GB RAM
14.1 screen
CD Burner/DVD Player
4-6 hours battery Life
5 lbs
Wireless
–Intel Centrino Technology
–Wireless connectivity
–Wireless campus
Tips for Maximizing Battery Lifespan
ThinkPad batteries decrease in performance over time.
1) Always use the correct AC adapter for your laptop. Using the wrong
adapter may damage the laptop and/or battery
2) Charging the battery constantly will reduce the ability of the battery to
hold a charge
3) Avoid storing your laptop in extreme temperature environments.
4) Use Power Manager to select the best power scheme
and to perform a battery reset
5) If you do not charge your battery regularly, it will take longer to
charge
6) When you store your battery separately from your laptop, store it with
a charge of less than 50% to reduce battery deterioration
Wireless Network
Queens:
- Services: Students, Faculty and Admin
- Coverage: Entire campus except for resident hall rooms and
suites, athletic fields, and parking lots
Staten Island:
- Services: Students, Faculty, and Admin
- Coverage: Entire campus except for resident apartments, and
parking lots
Manhattan:
- Services: Students, Faculty and Admin
- Coverage: Entire building
Rome:
- Services: Students, Faculty and Admin
- Coverage: Entire campus
Oakdale:
- Services: Students, Faculty and Admin
- Coverage: Classrooms, Labs, and Library
Wireless is compatible at other locations
(McDonalds, Starbucks, Bryant Park –fees may apply)
Connectivity at Home
• Cable/DSL connection
– Cable/DSL provider (High Speed Internet)
– Ethernet cable (RJ-45) for Cable Internet
• Wireless Connection
– Connect to a Wireless Router
– Cable/DSL Internet connection
ThinkVantage – makes using your laptop
EASY
ThinkVantage Access Connections
• Manage your Network Connections
• Launches from the System Tray or
ThinkVantage
Most Campus Network
Access is Pre-Configured
Backing up Data
• Backup your data on a daily basis to prevent
accidental data loss.
• Three easy options for backing up your data:
– CD Burner - your laptop comes with one and we also give you a
CDRW today in your bag. They are also available for sale in the
Book Store
– USB Keys
• Just plug your USB key into one of the available ports
• Copy files onto drive
– Rescue & Recovery - Please visit St. John’s Central to learn how
to schedule the incremental backup of your valuable data
Public Printing
• Students receive $40.00 worth of free printing at the
beginning of each semester
• Additional printing is charged at the rate of:
-ten cents for black & white per page
-forty cents for color per page
• Additional printing charges are managed by your
Storm Card
Where can you Print
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Queens Campus:
Network based printers are in the Sullivan and Marillac Hall Microlabs
Wireless printers are located in
– St.Augustine Hall (the Library) - 2nd floor
– The lobbies of Donovan and Carey Halls
– Montgoris Dining Hall - 2nd floor
– Sullivan Hall Lab
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Staten Island:
Network based printers are in the DaSilva Academic Center
Wireless printers are located in the Loretto Memorial Library
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Manhattan:
Printers are located in Rooms 203, 240 and Library
Own your own printer. . .
Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find in the store.
St . John’s St udent s
We are pleased to advise the St. John’s University bookstore located in Marillac Hall carries printers & computer
accessories. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find in the store.
Epson Stylus C88
$79.99
HP Deskjet D2360
$60.99
Stop by the store to take one home today.
Call the campus bookstore for more information at 718-990-6247 or shop
online at http://www.stjohns.edu/students/bookstore.sju
Stop in the campus bookstore for your computer supplies and accessories
Deskjet, Photo & All-In-One Printers
Printer cartridges – all popular brands
Printer paper 500 sheets
USB2 Hi-Speed Cable
Carry bags
CD Rom’s
DVD-R and RW
Surge Protectors
Portable Storage Devices
What Not to Do With Your Laptop
Mobile Computing Policies
Laptop Fees:
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You must return the laptop if you do not graduate or a $1,500 fee will be placed
on your account
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If you accidentally damage the laptop a maximum charge of $250 will apply
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If you intentionally damage the laptop you will be charged the full repair cost
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If the laptop is lost or stolen there is a $400 deductible the first time, and $1,000
for the second time the laptop is replaced. There is NO replacement of the
laptop on the third incident
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If you intentionally deface the laptop, you will be fined $100
Loaner laptops:
Are available while your laptop is being repaired. You have 3 business days to
return a St. John’s loaner after the initial notification that your laptop is ready. If
not returned in 3 business days Judicial Affairs will be notified.
University Computer & Network Policy
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Back up your data
Never share your password
No illegal software
No illegal downloads of copyrighted material
No inappropriate network use or commercial
activity
No hacking, password sniffing, or other
malicious use.
The University and Network Policy is available
in the Student Handbook which is located on
the Web. This policy includes all of the above
and the rules that govern the use of the
computer resources of the University
Lo-Jack for your Laptop
• Computrace is laptop tracking and anti theft technology
• Assists law enforcement with the recovery of laptops if
they are stolen
• If the laptop is stolen or lost, the laptop can be disabled
• Computrace technology cannot be disabled or removed
from the laptop
Public Safety Video
• Laptop Security and Theft prevention
Public Safety
• Security statistics from the 2006/2007 academic
year.
Stolen
Recovered
Stolen
Lost
Recovered
Lost
Queens
12
3
31
31
Staten Island
3
0
7
7
Manhattan
0
0
0
0
Off Campus
37
4
8
5
Totals
52
7
46
43
Campus
Help
• Don’t try to make repairs yourself.
• Remember! Push the ThinkVantage
button to obtain help and technical
information.
• Laptops can be brought to Laptop Repair
Shop in Sullivan Hall Microlab in Queens
DaSilva Academic Center in Staten Island.
• Call (718) 990 6672 in Queens or (718)
390 4498 in Staten Island for over-thephone support.
How do You Log into St. John’s Central?
• www.stjohns.edu/central
– User Name is your firstname.lastname followed by the
2 digit year of entrance to St. John’s University.
Example: john.smith07
– Password was given out to you at Orientation.
– How do I change my password?
• On the St. John’s Central Home page click on
“Having problems logging in?”
• Under the Section called “Username/Password”
click link in “To Reset your Pin/Password Click
Here.”
• Then follow the instructions
Email
• Check your email regularly
– Your email address is St Johns Central
Userid followed by @stjohns.edu
Example:john.smith07@stjohns.edu
– Give your email address to family and
friends
– Faculty will email you
– Important University notices are also sent
to you this way
– You get 50MB of space on the server so
clean out your email box frequently
(including sent and deleted items)
Student Page
• Personal Announcements—targeted to you
• University Announcements—for everybody
• Highlighted Content in channels—changes
frequently and you can add and delete
channels too
• Links to important University Resources like
the Academic Calendar, Campus Maps,
Student Handbook, PeopleFinder, etc.
• Laptop Help Link
• Scroll to Bottom for Important Dates and
News Sources including the Torch
My Courses
• See a home page for all your
courses
• Email your Professors
• Participate with message boards
and live chats
• See the class syllabus and any
other links to information that the
professor uploads for you
University Information System (UIS)
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No additional logon
Register, add and drop classes
View Academic and Financial records
Check grades and advisement reports
Change your password
Update your address and phone record
Manage your StormCard
Register for Discover NY Events
Resident Guest Registration
Co-Curricular Transcripts
Links to information about colleges and
Computer and Network policies
More St. John’s Central Features
• Library Tab—access online resources
• Campus Tabs—see what is happening on your
campus
• Groups:
– See an online group index
– Join groups and interact with members
online
– Join the Freshman Ctr Group/DNY Group
• Calendar—personal and class
• Create tabs using the content/layout feature to
add channels and bookmarks
Benefits and Dangers of Online
Communities
Q. What is an online community?
A. A group of people communicating or interacting with each other by
using the Internet. The most popular sites include Facebook,
MySpace, Friendster and Xanga.
Benefits
Dangers
•Maintains Connection to Family and
Friends
•Inappropriate content may be seen by
faculty, administrators, coaches, potential
employers, etc.
•Introduces People With Similar/ Varying
Interests
•Cyberstalking—Do you really want
EVERYONE to know where you hang out
and what you do every day?
•Opportunity for Creative Expression
•Time spent in “virtual” relationships is time
taken away from experiencing the same
people/groups in the real world
•University can identify potentially harmful
behavior
•Identity Theft – pay attention to information
being made public
Shutting Down
Do not press the power button
to shut down. If you do, you will
lose valuable data. Instead…
1. Click on the “Shut Down”
icon from the Start Menu
2. Select “Shut Down” from
drop-down box
3. Click “OK”
4. Wait for screen and
indicator lights to go dark
and close the lid
Enjoy your Laptop!
This presentation can be
found on St. John’s Central