Preparing for Your New Computer

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Preparing for Your New Computer

• Math/Science Technology Workshop
• September 11, 2002

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How Do I Back Up My Files?

• My Documents
• Place all personal files wanted backed up into My
  Documents
• Do not place on server
• OIT will back up
• Drag and Drop
• Windows Explorer
• Additional Back Up on Floppies

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Where Do I Look?

• Windows Explorer
• C Drive (Hard Disk)
• Folders on C Drive
• Floppy Drive (A) dont need to back up if
  already on disk

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What If My Floppy Will Not Store Certain Files?

• File too big for floppy (1.44MB)
• Place in My Documents OIT will back up

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What About Special Programs?

• Must be college supported software
• Licensed programs
• Personal software not supported
• Make list of what you have
• Check for compatibility with Win 2000
• Have original disks for additional software
  wanted installed

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Compatibility!

• Not all programs work with Win2000
• Research your programs
• Check program web site for additional information
  on compatibility
• Write down or print URL for driver web site
• Check peripherals for compatibility with Win2000
  have URL for driver info available

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Features of New Computers

• 18 Flat Panel Monitor
• Optical USB Mouse
• P4 2.0 GHz Processor
• 512MB RAM
• 40GB Hard Drive
• Full Tower Case
• 3 ½ Floppy Drive

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Features (cont)

• 32x/10x/40x CD-RW (Burner) with 16x DVD combo
• 250MB Zip Drive
• Windows 2000
• Office 2000 including FrontPage, Publisher
  Outlook
• McAfee Anti-Virus
• 4 USB Ports, Microphone Headset jacks

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Desktop Icons

• Common Icons for Office 2000
• Internet Explorer 6x (not Netscape)
• Banner
• Freeport
• Crystal Reports
• Acrobat Reader
• Respondus
• WinZip

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Plug-Ins Included

• Special programs for viewing movies, animations,
  etc
• Real Player 8.0
• Macromedia Flash
• Shockwave
• Acrobat Reader 5.0
• Media Player
• Quick Time

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Math Only

• MathType 5
• EXP
• Mathematica
• If have TI Graphlink Cable make note as to
  Black or Gray cable!

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Hardware?

• Hardware received through grants or other college
  funds
• List hardware to be uninstalled.

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Speeding Up the Set-Up

• Tape (not sticky note) User ID and Password for
  Email on bottom of keyboard.
• Have disks with product number available for
  programs not supported by OIT
• Have License information available
• Have list of hardware to be removed.
• Make note of special programs needed.

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Speeding Up the Process

• Check Email ID and Password
• George will reset if forgotten
• Be courteous to OIT personnel installing computer
• Patience
• Have lists and disks ready
• X Marks the spot leave note as to where you
  want tower placed

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Lists

• Placement of Tower
• Hardware removal
• Special Programs Installed
• Additional shortcut icons on desktop
• URL for Win2000 drivers for incompatible programs
  peripherals
• Peripherals
• License Information
• TI GraphLink Cable color (Math Only)

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Not Included

• Printer!

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When?

• October if not before!

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Wrap Up

• If lists all prepared - set up quicker
• Email ID and Password functional and available
  dont have to come back
• Disks and License info ready Dont have to come
  back