Summary of Contents for Delta THINKPAD R31
- Page 1 DELTA R31 & R40 ThinkPads User Manual Academic 2003 - 2004 Version 2 User Handbook...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 4 Getting Help ... 4 First-time Setup of Your Username & Password ... 5 ThinkPad Models & Features ... 6 R31 ThinkPad ... 6 R40 ThinkPad ... 7 ThinkPad General Tips ... 8 Software ... 9 Key procedures ... 9 Shortcuts ... - Page 3 Setting Up a Network Printer ... 33 Connecting at home ... 38 Using your modem & cable modem ... 38 Getting Connected ... 38 Dial-up Account Creation ... 38 Configuring the Connection ... 38 Changing the Default Connection ... 42 Creating a Dial-up Shortcut ...
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Page 4: Introduction
We are always happy to receive suggestions about topics you feel should be included in future versions. The manual is available as a pdf [ portable document format ] file on the DELTA website at http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/mobile/students. -
Page 5: First-Time Setup Of Your Username & Password
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. -
Page 6: Thinkpad Models & Features
R31 ThinkPad This laptop is slightly smaller, faster (Mobile Celeron 1.13GHz (256)) and physically lighter with more hard disk space (20 GB) for storage and 128 MB RAM. It is com- patible with the existing ThinkPad port replicators on the lecterns. The R31 has a a 13.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1024 X 768. -
Page 7: R40 Thinkpad
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 R40 is equipped with a 8x4x24x CD-RW so you can backup your data to CDs. -
Page 8: Thinkpad General Tips
ThinkPad General Tips 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. -
Page 9: Software
Local Password When you receive your new laptop, and first log in, it will prompt you to enter a pass- word. This is a “local” password and should be the same as your network [LDAP] password so that you have fewer passwords to memorize. If you change your network password through Portal, the local password will not automatically change at the same time. -
Page 10: Shortcuts
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. -
Page 11: Installing Software Through Portal
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. -
Page 12: Removing Programs
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. -
Page 13: Mapping Your Network Drive
Information Technology. It is like having another hard drive to use except that this hard drive is not on your laptop but instead is on the Sheridan server. All drives are identified by an alphabetic character. The character that you should use is for your network drive is g. -
Page 14: Ibm Record Now
Rapid Restore which is described in this manual. The Rapid Restore program provides an easy way to make backups of the contents of the laptop. If you have the Linux image on your laptop, then you will probably find Record Now an easy way to make peri- odic backups of your school work by burning a CD on a regular basis. -
Page 15: Ibm Dla
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. -
Page 16: Rapid Restore
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 contents such as when you add a piece of software you add those changes to the backup file. Then on a scheduled basis you simply add to that file. -
Page 17: Backing Up Your System
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. Click Backup Select Schedule your backups. Select your options e.g. the default is set to Weekly on Monday at 8 pm. Archiving data to CD-R Access Rapid Restore’s main console. -
Page 18: Restoring Your System
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. -
Page 19: Command Antivirus
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 are kept current. -
Page 20: Wireless
EasyEject Utility. 2. When you see the following screen, you may now press the blue eject button and carefully and safely remove the wireless card from the side of your laptop and replace it in its plastic sheath. -
Page 21: Ibm Access Connections
IBM Access Connections How to start IBM Access Connections Using IBM Access Connections at Sheridan - Wired & Wireless Profiles There are two IBM Access Connections profiles created for the user with the latest Sheridan Image - Sheridan wired and Sheridan wireless. By default when one connection is selected the other is DISABLED. -
Page 22: Using Ibm Access Connections At Home
Using IBM Access Connections at Home You can use IBM Access Connections for your home ISPs and Networks by following the instructions below and modifying any settings needed for your home (i.e. printers, mo- dems, static IPs etc.) or by using the HELP menu within IBM Access Connections. Launch IBM Access Connections. - Page 23 The location profile must have a descriptive name and a desired connection type. In the example shown here for a profile for someone who uses Rogers cable, the profile name is My Home and LAN connection is selected. During the profile creation you will be prompted to define the details of the profile. Note: you should choose the option disable this adapter when I switch to an- other location profile to prevent hard coded information that may be required by this profile from interfering with the functioning of other selected profiles.
- Page 24 This information is not required to connect to Sheridan’s network but may be neces- sary if users wish to define static IPs and DNS for home or other networks. User Handbook...
- Page 25 This information is not required to connect to Sheridan’s network but you may wish to change your default page for your new profile as a visual indicator that the profile has changed locations. User Handbook This information is not required to connect to Sheridan’s network.
- Page 26 User Handbook...
- Page 27 You will now be asked to save your profile and whether or not you want to immediately use it. If you click on Yes, you will see that your new profile has been added to the list. User Handbook...
- Page 28 My Home My Home And you can see when you are connected. My Home User Handbook...
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Page 29: Battery & Power Management
An orange status indicator shows the battery pack is being charged. A blinking orange light indicates low battery. When this happens, you have about 30 seconds to connect the AC adapter to the laptop or the laptop will enter suspend mode. -
Page 30: Power Management
Suspend Use suspend when you are not using the laptop for a short period of time such as a 10 minute break. • to use suspend, press Fn + F4 • close LCD panel •... -
Page 31: System Status Indicators
You will be prompted to re-enter your password. Hibernation Use hibernation when you are not using the laptop for a long period of time. System Status Indicators The system status indicators are located immediately below the LCD screen and show the current status of the computer by their colour or on/off state. - Page 32 SYMBOL 1. Drive in use 2. Numeric lock 3. Caps lock 4. Scroll lock 5. Power on User Handbook COLOUR Data is being read from or written to the hard Green disk, the diskette drive or the CD-ROM drive. Do not enter suspend mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on.
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Page 33: Printing At Sheridan
The drivers for the printers are already pre-installed on your laptop. If there are new printers in the future, you will be able to download them via the web just as you would perform application installs. - Page 34 Select Start/Settings/Printers Select Add Printer Select Next Verify that Local printer is checked. Uncheck “Automatically detect and install Plug and Play Printer”. Select Next User Handbook...
- Page 35 Select “Create a new port” and change to the LPR Port option. Select Next Type the name of your print server which is oaprintserv. In the top box where it asks for the Name or address of the server providing lpd, type acadprint for both Trafalgar or Davis.
- Page 36 When you looked up the printer for the room on the web site, the manufuacturer and model were listed of that printer were listed. This screen wants you to identify those items. Select the printer manufacturer e.g. Lexmark from Type the desired name for your printer. Select Next Trafalgar E207a DO NOT share your printer.
- Page 37 Select No. Select Next Select Finish Select Yes. Your new printer should now be installed. User Handbook...
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Page 38: Connecting At Home
Connecting at home Using your modem & cable modem Each laptop comes with a built-in 56K V90 internal modem and a telephone cord. This will allow you to connect your computer to a telephone jack so that you communicate with computers elsewhere and fax machines. - Page 39 The first dialog (right) simply welcomes you to the wizard. Click next. User Handbook Double click the Make New Connections. The connection wizard will start. Choose D ial-up to the Internet and click next...
- Page 40 Choose “I want to set up my Internet…” and click next Choose I connect through a phone line and a modem and click next Enter your ISP’s phone number and click next User Handbook...
- Page 41 Enter your username and password and click next Rename the connection name to something meaningful – such as “My ISP Connection” If you have already set- up your e-mail, choose No and click Next. If you want to set-up your e-mail now, click Yes.
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Page 42: Changing The Default Connection
Changing the Default Connection Now that you have setup a dial-up connection, the computer needs to be told when it should use it. This will stop the computer from trying to dial-up to access the internet while it is on the Sheridan Network. 1. -
Page 43: Creating A Dial-Up Shortcut
3. On the screen that gets displayed, select the Connections tab along the top. 4. Select Dial whenever a network connection is not present. When selected it will have a black dot in the white circle. Click on OK to close the window. -
Page 44: Cable/Dsl Setup Instructions
For most users Rogers is a plug and play setup. If you have an already connected desktop and are having difficulty please try the following. You must first release the IP from your desktop before you plug in your laptop to the cable modem. This is how you do it. -
Page 45: Index
Index Base backup image 16 battery fuel gauge 29 battery management - ThinkPads 29 Cable/DSL Setup 44 CD-R 17 Clipboard Shortcuts 10 Command Anti-Virus 9, 11 Command Antivirus 19 Control Panel 12, 42 Cumulative backup 16 fax/modem 38 FTP 38 g: drive 13 hibernation 31 IBM DLA 15...