7th Grade Basic Computer Training

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1 7th Grade Basic Computer Training MacBook Guide Ports on MacBook The left side of your MacBook contains all the ports you ll need to connect digital cameras, camcorders, printers, video projectors, science probes, ipods, etc. Charging Port The charging port is the first port. Power Adapter The MacBook battery offers up to 6 hours of battery life. Be sure to fully charge your MacBook when you plug it in for the first time. When the power adapter connection is secure, an LED lights up at the head of the Adapter plug. Orange indicates the battery is charging and green indicates the battery is fully charged. The MagSafe Power Adapter is just that: a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So tripping over a power cord won t send your shiny new MacBook flying off a table or desk; the cord simply disconnects cleanly away, without damage to either the cord or the system. Warning: The MacBook power adapter port contains a magnet that can erase data on a credit card, ipod, or other device. To preserve your data, keep these and other magnetic media away from the power adapter port. MagSafe Power Adapter Ethernet Port The second port from the left is the Ethernet port. This port is used to connect your computer to the school network. You may also connect to the school network via the wireless card in your computer. Video Port The third port from the lefton the MacBook is the Video-Output port. This port allows you to connect a display or projector. FireWire 400 Port The fourth port from the left on the MacBook is the FireWire port. With FireWire, you can easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices such as high definition video (HDV) or digital video (DV) cameras and hard disks without restarting your computer (hot swappable). To un-mount a Fire-Wire device, drag the device icon to the Eject on the Dock, which is what the Trash Can icon turns into when you move the device icon over it. USB Ports The fifth and sixth port from the left on the MacBook are the USB ports which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, joysticks, and keyboards. USB is also hot swappable but not as fast as FireWire. After you connect the device, it is ready to use. In some cases, you must remember to un-mount your device when you are done using it. Page 1

2 Audio Port The seventh and eighth ports on the MacBook are the Audio Ports. The audio-in port (on the left) allows you to connect external microphones and other audio equipment. The audio-in port does not provide power to a connected device, so you must use self-powered devices. The audio-out port (on the right) allows you to connect external powered speakers, headphones, 5.1 surround systems, and other sound output devices. Security Slot The last slot on the MacBook is the security slot. You can purchase a security cable lock to protect your MacBook. With a lock, you can secure your computer to a desk or table. Other Hardware Features Figure 1 isight Camera Sudden Motion Sensor/Infrared Receiver isight Camera The MacBook has a built-in isight camera at the top of the display bezel (Figure 1). This is good for video conferencing with others using the included ichat AV application or making a movie for a class project. The camera indicator light will turn green when the camera is in use and will turn off when it is not. Sudden Motion Sensor Your MacBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology (Figure 1), which helps protect the hard disk from damage if the computer is dropped or shaken. This sensor is located on the bottom right corner of your laptop when looking at it from straight on. Sudden Motion Sensor protection doesn t affect hard disk performance during regular MacBook operation. Occasionally, unusually strong vibrations might activate the Sudden Motion Sensor technology at a time when your MacBook is writing or reading data intensively (such as when playing or recording video or audio). If you notice dropped frames or sound elements, make sure that your MacBook is in a stable environment without vibration or abrupt movement. Trackpad Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad: Use only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned on and you want to scroll. Do not use a pen or any other object to scroll. Keep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad. Adjusting Your MacBook Display Your computer LCD is adjustable for your viewing pleasure. In order to prevent damage to the LCD, LCD Bezel or LCD brace, do not open the MacBook past its natural stopping point where the LCD bezel touches the bottom case. Page 2

3 LAPTOP CARE Laptop vs. desktop. Never a laptop with the screen open. Always carry your laptop with two hands The laptop should never be placed on the floor Don t slam the screen shut Avoid placing the laptop bag on the ground Don t put anything else in the laptop compartment except for cds or dvds in the slots Keep laptop clean Don t stack items on the laptop No food or drinks are allowed near the laptop Do not use the laptop to store papers or other items. Use your binder or portfolio instead. POWER UP Turning the machine on only push the button 1X Press the caps lock button if you want to check if the computer is on. LOGGING IN & OUT On the login window, look/wait for the green button to appear Type in your username and password Initial login time may take a few minutes When you are done, you MUST LOG OUT (Select Apple---Log Out) Wait until the login window appears before closing the lid Do not close the lid unless you have logged out USERNAME/PASSWORD Username= k(last 2 digits class year)(first 2 letters of first name) (first 4 letters of last name) Your username = Current Default Password = Upper First Character First Name + Lower First Character Last Name + First Five Digits Student ID Example: Sponge Bob ( ) Username = k14spbob Password = Sb12345 Changing Your Password -Apple---System Preferences---System Accounts---Password----Change Password Password Guidelines Cannot contain any or all of the user s name Cannot re-use the last six previously used passwords Passwords can be only 6 or 7 characters long alpha, numbers or special characters Must contain characters from 3 of the following categories - Upper case letters, (A to Z) - Lowercase letters, (a to z) Page 3

4 - Numbers 0 to 9 - Special characters (!@#$%^&*()_ -`~+=[]\ ;,. : /<>?{} ) Passwords must be changed every 120 days Five failed attempts will lock out a user account User accounts will be unlocked after 30 minutes Failed attempts will be cleared after 30 minutes *Do not share your password with anyone! *Login password will be the same for KS Connect & *If you forget your password or your password is not working, please see: or with your. COMPUTER TERMINOLOGY MONITOR HARD DRIVE DESKTOP ICON WINDOW DOCUMENT FOLDER HARD COPY HARDWARE APPLICATION DOCK JUMP DRIVE OS X FEATURES Mac Face = Finder Red button = closes window Yellow button = minimizes window and places it on the dock Green button = enlarges or reduces window View button = icon, list, column Trash = wastebasket located on dock Eject = Spotlight APPLICATIONS Opening an application from the dock (click once, icon will bounce) Black triangle under the icon on the dock indicates the application is open F9 = to view all currently opened windows F10 = to view all currently opened windows in the current application you re using F11 = to view the desktop without closing any windows Page 4

5 PRINTING GUIDELINES *Use this checklist before printing anything 1. Spellcheck your document (In Word: Tools---Spelling and Grammar) 2. Proofread 3. Check for and delete any blank pages or pages with 1-2 lines 4. Ask the teacher for permission to print 5. Check the printer settings: a. Check to see what room/printer you are printing to b. Check which pages you want to print: All or From to? ONLY PRINT A DOCUMENT 1X, IF YOU SENT THE DOCUMENT AND IT DID NOT PRINT, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE TEACHER, DO NOT SEND AGAIN! You may not print just an image. All images must be part of a text document and properly cited. You may not print straight from the Internet. Copy only what you need and paste it into a Word document Students must adhere to the KMS Printing Guidelines. Failure to comply with the guidelines will result in consequences. KS Outlook Web Access Logging in Launch a Web browser (Safari) and type in kswebmail.ksbe.edu for the URL or connect from the KMS homepage. For User name: type ksbe\ your username. Use the slash key beneath the Delete key. Example: Tom Smith would type in ksbe\k12tosmit. Press the TAB key and type in your password. Click Log On or hit the RETURN key. Security Options: Public - This option will log you out after 15 mins. of inactivity. Private - This option will keep you logged in for 24 hours Outlook Bar - Shortcuts to Outlook Folders (Inbox, Contacts, Calendar, etc.) Click here to jump to other folders. Toolbar - Shortcuts for creating new items, move, copy, delete, empty deleted items. Viewing Messages Message List Area - All messages appear here. Bold items are unread. Messages appear on multiple pages. Move to various pages using the left and right arrows in the top right Page 5

6 corner. Click on the message subject to view message. When viewing message, view Previous or Next messages by clicking on the Up and Down arrows on the toolbar. Click Close on the toolbar or Inbox on the Outlook bar to return to the Inbox. Use checkboxes to select messages to Move, Copy, or Delete items Deleting Messages The X button on the toolbar will delete selected messages. Select the message by clicking the checkbox (place a check) for each message and then clicking on the X button. Deleting the message by clicking on the X icon will send the message to the Deleted Items folder. The recycle/trash can icon will empty the Deleted Items folder - permanently removing the messages. *NEVER USE THE OUT OF OFFICE REPLY OPTION Access KS Connect from the middle school home page or go to Use the same username and password for your login and Used to access the daily bulletin, grades, grade checks, progress reports, report card, and schedule Parents have their own login to access the same information in KS Connect Should be checked on a regular basis Teachers will update grades periodically Page 6