Laptop Orientation
MacBook
Revised May 2013
Millard Public Schools
Laptop Responsibility Contract & Consent
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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.
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By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have
read the following statements and agree to follow
these procedures.
Care
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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I understand that failure to comply with any of the
Policies, Rules, and administrative procedures may result
in disciplinary action.
Responsibility
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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.
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I understand that failure to comply with any of
the Policies, Rules, and administrative
procedures may result in disciplinary action.
Laptop Components
Complete the Laptop
Responsibility & Consent Form
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②
Print your name at the top.
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④
Sign at the bottom.
On the second line of the form, write in the
serial number and MPS bar code number.
Return
Laptop (External)—Identify:
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Power Connector
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USB Ports
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CD/DVD Drive and Release Button
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Audio In
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Audio Out
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Projection Device Port
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Ethernet Port
Laptop Lights & Keys
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Power Button
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Caps Lock Light/Key
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Function Key (fn)
 Screen Brightness keys
 Sound Keys
 Eject Key
A/C Power Adapter
CD/DVD Optical Drive
Your laptop is able to play and burn CDs and DVDs.
Press and hold the Media Eject key (F12) to eject CDDVDs.
Ports on your MacBook
Display Adapter Cable
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The video adapter cable allows a video
projector to be connected.
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When presenting at a location other than
your home building please carry have this
adapter available.
Keyboard Features
Battery
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Indicator light lower left hand corner. Push the
button for the lights to show up.
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The more GREEN lights, the greater the charge.
Logging In
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Login with your username and password.
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Home - The login window lights will always be
red or yellow. This means that district network
resources are NOT available.
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Work - Wait until the red and yellow dots
disappear from the login window. When the
dots disappear, the district network resources
are ready.
Unfreezing a Mac
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Simultaneously
hold down the
option key, Apple
command key and
the escape key.
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Select the
application that is
not responding.
Resetting Your Mac
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If the laptop does not respond (freezes) and you
need to restart it, press and hold the Power
Button for FIVE (5) seconds.
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Release the button.
Press the Power Button again.
NOTE: Anything not saved will be lost through
this process!
Applications Installed
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Option 1: Open Macintosh HD, open Applications
folder.
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Option 2: command, shift, a
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Option 3: Go menu, Applications
Saving to Computer
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Files are only available on computer.
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Files are only backed up if you back them up.
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Files can be backed up to external drives (flash
drives, hard drives, cds, dvds, etc).
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Files can be backed up to district server when the
user is within the district.
User Files on Computer
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Click the Finder icon on the Dock.
(Or press command n)
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Home directory on Local computer will open.
User Folders on Computer
Main folders on the Local computer have special icons.
Saving to Server
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Saving to the server is similar to saving to a flash
drive. Except the district is responsible for
backing up the data.
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Also, all data saved to the server is accessible
from any other computer that you log into within
the district.
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If you regularly save the files from your Local
Home (on the computer) to your Server Home (on
the server) then you are safe if anything bad ever
happens to the computer. Example: Failed Hard
Drive
Connecting to Server Home
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Click on your username on the dock. (sometimes
full name is shown)
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Select Open in Finder.
Connecting to Server
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If Question marks appear in the Dock in place of
network icons; Staff Server Home Directory, Staff
Shared, and/or Student Shared. High School mac
users will have NHS and NHS-Mac relative to their
building.
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Clicking the question mark while at school will connect.
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Clicking the question mark when not at school, a
message will come up telling you the network resource
is not available.
User Folders on Server
Server folders are plain – without the House icon.
Connecting to Server Home
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Open two windows. One for the user’s local files
and one for the user’s server home. Drag the
Documents folder from the computer to the server.
Make sure you release the folder into the
WHITE space on the window! When asked to
replace the copy on the server, select yes.
Connecting to Server
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IMPORTANT!!! Always Log off or Shutdown the
laptop when moving from one network
environment to another--home-to-school, schoolto-home.
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Security - Beyond functionality, logging off takes
your laptop back to the login screen: passwordprotected!
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When logging in at home the shortcuts to the
server will not be available. Sometimes the user
will receive a message that the network resource
is not available. That message is fine, it is just the
computer looking for the district server.
Changing Password
① From the Apple menu, select System Preferences (or click
the icon on the dock).
② Under Systems, double-click Accounts.
③ Click on the Change Password button.
④ Type your Old Password.
⑤ Type your New Password.
⑥ Re-type your New Password in the Verify field.
⑦ Enter a password hint that will help you remember your
password.
⑧ Click Change Password.
Changing Password
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Only change your computer password while you are
IN the Millard network.
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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.
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If you change your password while you’re at home,
the network will not recognize your new password.
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These steps change ONLY your computer/network
password. Other passwords (email, Infinite Campus
student management system, etc.) must be changed
separately.
FAQs
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Are teachers liable for damage, loss, or theft of the laptop computer
that is issued to them? A: Unless it is the result of gross negligence,
teachers are not responsible for accidental damage, loss, or theft.
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Do the laptops have “wireless cards” built into them? What does
this mean? A: Yes, the laptops have wireless cards. The laptops are
capable of
receiving a wireless signal from any MPS building or any open wireless
network.
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Will I be able to connect to the internet from home? A: Yes, you may
connect to the internet at home the same way you connect now.
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Will teachers be able to access their building server space from
home? A: Yes, use the following URL to access your server files from
home: http://mymps.mpsomaha.org. Instructions on the log-in page.
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How can files that reside on a laptop be protected if the computer is
lost or stolen? A: A third-party tracking system is installed on your
laptop. It cannot be enabled by the third-party until MPS reports the
laptop stolen and files a police report.
FAQs (cont.)
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What software titles will be loaded on the laptops? A: Microsoft Office,
internet browsers… any software that you will need specific to your curriculum or
position will be installed in your buildings. Printers will need to be installed at the
building level.
⑦ Will teachers be able to load additional software as they wish? A:
Teachers may not load additional software. This is remotely inventoried and part of
MPS policy. In order to keep our machines functioning properly, it is important that
you do not load non-standard software and applications. No game software, Turbo
Tax, FONTS, etc. Exceptions will be made for iTunes and hardware drivers
necessary for you to print at home. FYI… if you purchase music from iTunes, you are
responsible for your own backups. MPS does not provide service, support, or
reimbursement for lost iTunes.
⑧ Will students be allowed to use teacher laptops?
A: No, it is against MPS
policy for students to use teacher laptops under ANY conditions.
⑨ What will be the process for laptops that need repair? A: The ONLY
process is to take the laptop to your building tech facilitator/initiator. Ask your
mentor/department head for the name of your tech facilitator/initiator.
Where Do I Go From Here?
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TO DO before you leave this session:
• Make sure all your laptop components are
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packed in your bag.
Sign and turn-in paperwork
Love your laptop!
Bring it to all future New Staff
Orientation sessions