Netbook+Issues

**__Common Netbook Issues to Be Aware of:__**

 * Netbook batteries should last 6-8 hours on a full charge.
 * Teacher/students need to be responsible for charging over night
 * Do not leave plugged in all the time (batteries need to be exercised)
 * Charging them over night, but remember that charging generates a great deal of heat!
 * Do not stack them while they are being charged
 * Do not store in closed areas with little air circulation when charging
 * Make sure they are turned off while charging
 * Storage (until we go fully one to one)
 * Have a system that protects netbook, provides air circulation, and facilitates efficient distribution and storage
 * Examples -




 * Wireless - varies with model
 * The most common netbook problem is the wireless card being turned off
 * Low battery
 * student hot key/switch
 * Know where the wireless light is and its color codes
 * Know the hotkey to turn wireless signal on
 * Wait several minutes after activating before attempting to log on
 * Ask for a hotkey legend for the netbooks in your room
 * Know what these hotkeys do
 * Projecting
 * All models are capable of being plugged into a data projector
 * Most projectors have two computer inputs (ask for an extra projector cord)
 * Know the hotkey to turn projection on
 * Deep Freeze - must store documents on network or flash drives
 * Cameras
 * Be aware of webcam in the netbooks
 * Cameras are not disabled by default