Laptop Central

			This is your resource for using Arp ISD Laptops. If the information you seek is not found on this page, please email Dr Rousseau joy@arpisd.org and she will try to get the information up here as soon as possible.

	Getting Started: Responsibilities: Laptop Policy Handbook Fix Battery Solution Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Posting Policies Laptop Contract Parent / Student Agreement FBI Recommendations for the Home Blogging Tutorials Proxy Settings - How to change Internet Safety Tutorials Netbook Basics: All about the Lenovo 100e Handbook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ADD YOUR QUESTION HERE:		Cyberbullying and Fraud In 2009, the Texas Legislature added 33.07 to the Penal Code which makes it a third degree felony to use the name or persona of another to create a web page or to post messages on social networking sites absent the person's consent and with the intent to harm, defraud, intimidate or threaten another. That law also creates the possibility of a Class A misdemeanor charge where a person sends an email, instant message, or text message, referencing the name, domain address, phone number, or identifying information of another person without consent and with the intent to harm or defraud. WHAT LAPTOPS HATE! It is important to note that Laptops HATE TO BE MOVED! And yet, here we are....moving them all over the place. PLEASE Read about "docking" your read/write hard drive head so that you do not CRASH your hard drive. All about the Lenovo 100e Handbook Your Dell Laptops will have the same issue...so please make sure that you completely shut down your machine before moving it.

	Using Your Laptop: Students MUST bring their laptops EVERYDAY! Storing Files: You may temporarily store files on your desktop, but then move them to your network folder OR YOU MAY USE Dropbox. You may upload files to your Blog Adding a Printer: Your teacher should be able to help you locate a printer for any work they want printed. Accessing Email: Use Web Mail ONLY on your laptop		Insurance for Laptops Arp ISD does not endorse any of the following insurance companies. They must be investigated individually and selected on your own investigation. We do recommend that parents purchase laptop insurance. You will need to keep track of your own policy and apply for funds from the company when needed. Arp ISD can supply you with serial number and make/model information. We are supplying you a list of carriers that we have been made aware of: Laptop Insurance - Worth Ave. Group Student Insurance Partners - http://www.studentinsurancegroup.com/ http://www.safeware.com/

	Wireless Networks: Connecting to Wireless Network: See Lenovo Handbook. Connecting to Wireless Network		TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS: Each of your laptops will need to be brought to school several times a week and left on during the day so you can get your Antivirus updates and your Windows updates. Please do not plan on just leaving them at home for long periods of time. When you bring them to school log on to them and they will receive the updates they need.
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