Laptop Orientation
Windows
rev. July 2013
Millard Public Schools
Laptop Responsibility Contract and Consent
• I acknowledge receiving a laptop computer for school use while
in the employment of the Millard Public Schools. I understand
that I am responsible for following all Millard Public Schools
Policies, Rules, and administrative procedures applicable to the
use of District technology. Policies and Rules may found on the
District’s website under Board of Education
(http://www.mpsomaha.org). Technology administrative
procedures may be found on the District’s intranet site
(http://mpsnet.mpsomaha.org) in the Documents section of the
Technology Division.
• By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read the
following statements and agree to follow these procedures.
Care
• I agree to carry this laptop in the provided case or a padded
backpack, to minimize the chances that it will be damaged or
destroyed. When not in my possession, I understand that this
laptop should be stored in a secured location.
• I understand that this laptop and associated peripherals are the
property of the Millard Public Schools and may not be altered,
tampered with, or misused. All hardware is remotely
inventoried with changes to technical specifications noted.
• I agree that I am responsible for the allocated laptop computer. I
will not give or lend it to anyone except to return it to the
school/District for upgrades, network connection or repair in case
it is damaged.
Usage
• I agree to conform to the Policies, Rules, and administrative
procedures set forth by the District, and that I will not use this
laptop, in or out of school, for inappropriate or unlawful
purposes.
• I understand that only software licensed by the Millard Public
Schools may be installed on the provided laptop. I also
understand that the software installed on this laptop is remotely
inventoried by the District to ensure compliance.
Usage
• I understand that this laptop may be used at home
(including summer) for projects, correspondence,
graduate classes, web browsing, etc. RELATED to
my District employment only, except when it might
require the installation of personally acquired
software. Personal use of District owned computers
and telecommunications devices are permitted to
contact a child at home, a teacher, a doctor, a day
care center, a baby-sitter, a family member, or any
other person to inform any such person of an
unexpected schedule change or for other essential
personal business.
Usage
• I understand that the laptop is not to be used by
students, and that this laptop is to be my primary
computer in the classroom and in preparation areas,
and that desktop units in classrooms are for student
usage
Responsibility
• I understand that I am liable for damage, loss, or theft of
the laptop as a result of gross negligence. (The District is
not requiring a separate insurance rider, policy, or deposit
be provided by the staff member.)
• I understand that if the laptop is lost or stolen, I will
immediately notify my supervisor and the District
Technology Division so that it may be tracked and either
recovered or its contents remotely terminated.
• I agree to return this laptop to the school/District whenever
requested for occasional maintenance, updates, or repairs
and/or at the end of my employment with the District.
• I understand that failure to comply with any of the
Policies, Rules, and administrative procedures may result
in disciplinary action.
Responsibility
• I agree to return this laptop to the school/District
whenever requested for occasional maintenance,
updates, or repairs and/or at the end of my
employment with the District.
• I understand that failure to comply with any of the
Policies, Rules, and administrative procedures may
result in disciplinary action.
Complete the Laptop
Responsibility & Consent Form
1. Print your name at the top.
2. On the second line of the form, write in the
serial number and MPS bar code number
(located on the bottom of the machine).
3. Sign at the bottom.
4. Return to me.
Laptop Components
Power Adapter
Laptop
Identify: Laptop (External)–
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Power Connector
USB Ports
CD/DVD Drive and Release Button
Audio In
Audio Out
Projection Device Port
Ethernet Port
Identify: Laptop Lights and Keys–
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Power Light/ Button
Wireless Light/ Button
Caps Lock Light/ Key
Function Key (fn)
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Projection key
Screen Brightness keys
Sleep key
Getting Started
• Power up your laptop.
• Connect to the MPS network.
• All buildings are wireless and have guest wireless access
Login
• Login with your district-provided
username and password
System Tray Indicators
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1. Click here for more start-up functions
2. Point your mouse and hover over the battery
icon in the System Tray (lower-right corner of
your screen) to determine remaining battery
power.
3. The wireless indicator will display the strength
of the wireless signal
Resetting Your Laptop
• If the laptop does not respond (freezes) and you need to
restart it:
1. On your keyboard, press
<Ctrl> <Alt> <Delete> simultaneously.
2. From the Task Manager, select the application that is
“Not Responding.”
3. If that doesn’t solve the problem, or pressing
<Ctrl><Alt><Delete> does nothing, then press and
hold the Power Button for FIVE (5) seconds.
4. Release the button. Wait a few seconds.
5. Press the Power Button on again.
• NOTE: Anything not saved will be lost through this
process!
MPS Network
• When you are connected to the MPS Network, your
login provides access to your building server.
• On your building server, there is a user directory
provided for you, as well as some shared building
directories.
If you open My Computer (on your
Desktop), you can view all the drives/
directories to which you have access.
Your User/Home Directory
Your home directory is your H: drive.
Your H: drive starts with your username.
All files should be saved to your server.
User Home Drive
Saving Files to Your Server
• When you are inside the MPS network, you should save files to your
server.
• Change the default file location in the Save As dialog box to your
server directory.
Saving Files – Workstation Only
• When you are away from the MPS Network (e.g.,
at home, etc.), you will save your files ‘locally.’
• You can create a folder in My Documents or on
your Desktop to store files locally until you
return to the MPS Network.
• Use this folder to move files back up to the server
when you return to the network.
Changing Your Password
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On your keyboard, simultaneously press the
<Ctrl>, <Alt>, <Delete> keys.
Click on the Change Password button.
On the right side, type your current password.
Press the <Tab> key.
Type your new password.
Press the <Tab> key.
Re-type your new password in the ‘Confirm’ field.
Click OK. The next time you login, you will use your new
password on this computer.
*Note: these steps change ONLY your computer/network password. Other
passwords (email, Infinite Campus student management system, etc.)
must be changed separately.
Remember!
• Only change your computer password while you are
IN the Millard network.
• This will change the password while your computer
is ON the network. The next time you login, your
computer will recognize your new password, and
the network will recognize your new password.
• If you change your password while you’re at home,
the network will not recognize your new password.
Going Mobile…
• IMPORTANT!!! Always Log off
or Shutdown the laptop when
moving from one network
environment to another– home-toschool, school-to-home.
• This will ensure your password
protection is in place.
Where Do I Go From Here?
• Make sure all your laptop components are
packed in your bag.
• Start using this laptop immediately!
• Bring your laptop to all future New Staff
Orientation sessions