Aug 09
4
Saving DERNSW battery
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 Switch
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
3. Netbook AND Smart board screens
This same procedure will need to be followed for Netbook connection to portable data projectors.
# ALWAYS check operation before your class begins.
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Aug 09
1
Good Video
Thanks to Twitter, here is a new video which promotes both ideas which are really useful, but issues a challenge as well
Jul 09
31
DERNSW Memory Upgrade
When IBM/Lenovo upgraded the memory of the Netbooks (in school) they MAY have failed to close the ‘hatch’/RAM cover properly. Check- you will need a torx screw driver to access the cover & reset properly. You can pick up a torx screw driver/set for under $10 from DSE- That’s Dick Smith Electronics NOT Dept. School Education.
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Jul 09
31
DERNSW The Little Things!
It does say so BUT…
Battery Connection: Ensure latch is closed prior to moving system
*You have to physically move the latch to the lock position.
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Jul 09
27
Wadalba SDD Term 3
8.20am Sign
On Warnervale PS
8.30 – 10.00
Session 1- Andrew Fuller “Building Resilience in Teachers
10.30 – 12.00
Session 2- Andrew Fuller “Building Resilience in Students
12.45 – 2.30
Session 3- ICT TPL & DERNSW
* see atchment for details of ICT TPL & DERNSW
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Jul 09
26
DERNSW It’s OK to charge whenever
The batteries for the Lenovo ideapad netbook don’t have a ‘memory’ so you can charge them anytime @ any power level.
NB: Lenovo state… to increase the life of the battery, the computer will not start recharging the battery if the remaining power in NO less than 95%.
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Jul 09
26
DERNSW Classroom Management
Gaining, regaining focus/attention.
Once the lid is closed… then opened the Netbook ‘wakes’ easily however the user is required to confirm their password to regain access. Although this is less that 10 secs. it will be a consideration in how the teacher/school determines a common ‘practice’! See earlier posts for DERNSW classroom management.
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Jul 09
24
DERNSW Road Trip
Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind?
Taking the NEW Lenovo Ideapad (DERNSW) on a road trip. School, home, Gloria Jean’s, MacDonalds… just to run it through its paces. WOW! a full menu/report will be available soon, with photos.
Why not send us a photo of your DERNSW Netbook travels? Any Where- Where-ever! Anyone taken it to Paris yet?
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Jul 09
24
Trying out the new laptops
School Education Directors and other senior officers got the chance to explore the great resources and potential of the DER laptops during the Office of Schools Portfolio Day in Sydney today.
