Archive for August, 2009

Setting up the DER Netbook for use with a SMARTBoard

August 10, 2009

To allow users to write into Word, Powerpoint, etc  on a SMART Board connected to a DER netbook (this function is called Ink Aware), users must turn on the SMART Board tools. The following procedure should be followed:
1. Access the START menu and then All Programs
2. Choose SMART Technologies in the list, followed by SMART Board [...]

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Saving DERNSW battery

August 4, 2009

I’m finding that the battery power of the Netbook is GREAT! However to conserve battery power turn OFF Bluetooth AND turn OFF WiFi when not needed.
WiFi: from the Netbbok keyboard -> top right -> green #WiFi key (picture of a computer with ears)
AND
Disable the BlueTooth device… [Fn] [F5] select Current status -> Disable BlueTooth
#Wireles Device [...]

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DERNSW Connecting to External Display

August 3, 2009

To display, ‘send’ the signal from your ‘Netbook’ to a Smart Board you will need to:
HOLD the [Fn] Key and press ONCE the [F3] key (F3 has a small picture of computer screens).
The video display/signal will toggle/move through 3 outputs each time you hold [Fn] & press [F3]
1. Netbook screen only
2. Smart Board screen only
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Good Video

August 1, 2009

Thanks to Twitter, here is a new video which promotes both ideas which are really useful, but issues a challenge as well

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