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Quick Start Guide for Windows Laptop

Quick Start Guide for Windows Laptop

Audience: Staff

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to provide quick tips for getting started with a Dell Windows laptop.

Table of Contents:

Connect To A Wireless Projector

  1. Press the Windows Key + K.

  2. Select the desired display listed in the Connect menu

    1. For example: LONG-123, NWJH-234, etc.

  1. When you are asked to enter a code, that code should be displayed by the projector on the board. If it isn’t, please contact the Help Desk for assistance.

 

Install Software

Dozens of programs are available in the Software Center on your ICCSD Windows computer. 

  1. While on campus, simply type software center into the search bar on the bottom left corner of your screen in Windows.

  2. Click on the search result.

  • The Software Center will allow you to install many commonly-used programs, such as Smart Learning Suite, Ladibug (document camera) software, Adobe programs. 

  1. To install a program, click on Applications.

  2. Select the program and click Install. 

    1. It may take a few days of using your computer on campus (connected to the district’s network) for the Software Center to be populated.

 

Fix Problems

Some common issues, such as not being able to connect to Bluetooth speakers, can be solved by updating your computer’s drivers. 

  1. To ensure your drivers are up to date, download, install, and run Dell Support Assist:

    1. https://downloads.dell.com/serviceability/catalog/SupportAssistInstaller.exe

  2. Once it opens, click on the Run button beneath Get drivers & downloads. 

  3. Dell Support Assist will provide a list of drivers available to update.

    1. Please check all the boxes except for the BIOS update (which requires an admin)

  4. Click Install

 

Install Printers

  1. Install PaperCut through Software Center (PC).

    1. Find the Software Center on your toolbar.

      1. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MAC USERS AT THIS TIME.

  1. Search for PaperCut, and click the green icon to install.

  1. Installation might take up to 10 minutes.

  • Your taskbar should have a new icon in the bottom right corner.

  • Click View Printers to open.

  1. Click Add Printers to see installation. 

  2. Type the initials of the school you are trying to connect in to see on those printers:

    1. SEMS for Southeast Middle School

    2. LBTY for Liberty High School

    3. etc.

  3. Click the Install button next to the desired printer(s). 

  4. Repeat the process for each printer you would like.

  1. Change your printer destination.

  2. Select See More.

  3. Scroll to your newly installed printers.