1	Tablet Computers for Quest 2004 Academic Computing June 7, 2004
2	Introductions Introductions Tell me the name of the person beside of you and the group they are working with.
3	Class Goals and Objectives How to make use of the Tablet computer and demonstrate the capabilities of mobile and tablet computing to students. What you need to know at the end of the morning. How to answer student questions What to recommend to students Turning the computer on and off, rotating the screen, charging the battery. How to access the network via a wireless connection. How to use handwriting recognition How to use OneNote
4	Mobile Computing @ RU Wireless Initiative underway To be completed by August What will be wireless? Almost everything! Academic Buildings Residence Halls What wireless standards? 802.11b and 802.11g RU will encourage new students to purchase mobile computers instead of desktops.
5	Current List of Wireless Buildings Allen BTP Cook Dalton Davis Heth Lucas McConnell McGuffey Peters Waldron Walker Whitt Young Bolling Draper Floyd Jefferson Madison Perry Pocahontas Ingles
6	Microsoft Campus Agreement RU has purchased a site license for Microsoft products that provides a license for student computers. Students can purchase media to install the software at the RU Bookstore for $12 per application. (Available by June 18^th) Microsoft Office Professional 2003 Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Windows XP Professional Upgrade Microsoft Office 10 for the Mac Existing student can complete form on the portal and carry printed form to the bookstore.
7	What is a Tablet PC? A fully functional notebook computer that runs Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Runs all Windows XP Applications In addition to standard notebook functionality, the tablet provides: Digital Ink capabilities allowing for pen-based markup of documents and handwritten notes Handwriting recognition Voice Recognition
8	What RU Recommends Gateway m275 Tablet Computer $1880 1.5GHz 512MB memory 40GB Hard Drive CDRW-DVD Combo Drive Wireless 802.11g and 10/100 Ethernet network connection Extra battery 3 year on-site warranty Make sure theft is covered under the family insurance plan http://esource.gateway.com/radfordu2 (Student purchases will not have the RU logo on them.)
9	What if I want a Mac? Some departments do use a Mac Art, Biology, Media Studies, Music, Theatre What would we recommend iBook 512MB RAM 40GB Hard Drive AirPort Extreme Wireless Card
10	How long can I keep this tablet? Tablet computers will be returned to Academic Computing at the end of quest. Your computer will be reassigned to a faculty member after quest, so take care of it.
11	What is in the bag? Tablet Computer Spare Erasable pen (Clips and points) Additional pens will be available in the bookstore this fall. $18-$35 each Spare Battery USB Key – Our present to you to keep! Power Supply
12	Let’s Take a Look Physical Components Where does the pen go? Ports Left Side – Power Switch, sound, firewire, memory stick, PCMCIA Back – Power Adapter, USB, Ethernet, Dock, VGA Right – Kenningston Lock, Modem Rotating the Screen Locking the screen in place Must move screen slightly to “Lock” it in place. It isn’t broken. DVD Player – CD-RW Drive (Front Corner) Power Button
13	Port Replicator What is it? Device that remains in your office with a full size monitor, keyboard and mouse attached. Allows you to treat your laptop as a desktop computer. Can plug in other devices to the port replicator Printers Scanners Additional Port Replicators - $126 http://esource.gateway.com/radfordu2
14	Booting up your computer Turning your computer on Type in “highlander” as the username Take a break
15	Establishing a Wireless Connection Look at network connections icons If there is a red X beside both of them we need to configure wireless. Right click View available wireless networks Check the box “Allow me to connect” Click Connect 2^nd red X should disappear
16	Registering your MAC address What is a MAC Address Each computer has a unique address identifying the network card Example Mac Address: 00-0E-35-06-98-FA Like a Serial number for the Ethernet card in your computer Gets broadcast on the network when you connect to the network Why do you need to register? Allows ITR to locate computers causing problems. Insures that only valid RU users access the RU wireless network. Process may change over the summer. Login to the portal and follow instructions https://www.portal.radford.edu
17	Getting Started Booting up and logging in Always use your RU account to log in Log into the RADFORD domain
18	Powering Down Standby Reduces the power consumption of your computer by cutting power to hardware components you are not using. Maintains power to your computer’s memory so you don’t loose your work. Hibernate Hibernate saves an image of your desktop with all open files and documents, and then it powers down your computer. When you turn on power, your files and documents are open on your desktop exactly as you left them. USE THIS MODE TO SWAP BATTERIES. Shutdown Reference: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/security/hibernate.asp
19	Battery Notes There is no external Battery charger If the AC is plugged into the computer the battery will be charging. Battery light will be blue when battery is fully charged. Battery light will be violet when battery is charging.
20	Tablet Tutorials Provide useful instruction on using tablet features. Homework Review Tutorials
21	Tablet Configuration Change tablet and pen settings Properties Left Handed vs Right Handed Calibrate screen
22	Common Mobile Needs Turning off the sound Fn – Home Turning off Pad Lock Fn – F9 Can cause problems at login and be difficult to understand why.
23	Tablet Control Buttons Allow easy access to common functions. Have dimples so you can press them with the tablet pen.
24	Printer Setup Can I print when connected via Start -> Run \\nt-prsrv Locate the printer for your department and then click on
25	Laptop Security Physical Security Never leave your laptop unattended. Lock your laptop up when you are gone. Record the RU Asset Tag number and Serial number of your computer. Store all important files on a network drive or back them up regularly. Report any suspicious activity
26	What if my laptop is stolen? Call Campus Police (540) 831-5500 immediately and file a police report. Along with details of the theft, you will need to provide the Serial Number, RU Asset #, and Computer Name of the stolen computer.
27	CSA – Cisco Security Agent All users will have administrator access on their computer This is our eyes on you Be careful about what you install Kazaa and other apps install spyware and SLOW your computer down CSA is a new breed of security software to helps protect your computer without the need for virus updates Think of it as your own personal security officer
28	Updaing CSA Registration Information Cisco Security Agent Flag on Task Bar Right Click on Flag Open Control Panel Update Info Click Update Update Information Enter your updated demographic information
29	CSA PAY ATTENTION READ Carefully READ THE QUESTION AGAIN before answering Sample application install and messages If getting many messages click “Yes to All”
30	Tablet Computing Handwriting Recognition Tablet PC Input Panel Allows you to enter information into ANY application. Cursive is typically better recognized than print. Application must be active
31	Tablet Functions Dictionary Tool Improves the ability for the computer to recognize common words you write Start -> Programs ->TabletPC -> Power Tools Dictionary Tool for Tablet PC
32	Journal Simplest writing notepad Can print anything to Journal File Print
33	OneNote Video New application Advanced note taking capabilities Automatically saves work, so no need to worry about saving. Think about it like a 5 subject notebook Rebecca OneNote Video http://www.microsoft.com/office/onenote/prodinfo/downloads/student750.asx
34	Accessing One Note Quest Documents Start->Programs->Microsoft Office->OneNote Quest Training Notebook Page through the notebook Creating a new Section File -> New Labeling a Section Labeling a Page Creating a new page
35	Tablet Resources http://www.radford.edu/~eoakes/Tablet