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Summertime Maintenance |
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As is
the case every year, all computers and laptops throughout the district
need to be re-imaged. During this process, all critical updates,
network, and software changes are applied allowing for a fresh start to
the next school year. As a laptop user, you will be required to sign up
to have your laptop re-imaged during the summer. If you do not sign-up
and your laptop is not re-imaged before the start of the next school
year, you will be unable to access the district network. Below are some
helpful tips and information.
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Summer
Technology Recommendations (below) |
Tips on what to do with your
computer, printer, phones, etc. |
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Laptop Reimaging-Contact Gail Drake (gail.drake@lz95.org) |
All laptop
users must make an appointment to drop off/pick up your
laptop during the summer. |
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Instructions for
Burning Files to CD using Windows |
Save anything you don't want to lose to either your network folder,
flash drive or CD. |
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Instructions for Saving Favorites |
Save your
internet favorites so you don't have to search again. |
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Summer Technology Recommendations |
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What
if I am a brand new laptop user (primarily refers to Kindergarten,
First, Second, or Third grade teachers). Do I still need to set up an
appointment?
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No. You will get a separate
sign up email with possible dates to pick up your new laptop! |
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What
if I have had my laptop for 4 years and am on the “buyout” list…Do I
still need to make an appointment?
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Yes. You will drop off your
old laptop and pick up your new one on that date. Your old laptop will
be re-imaged back to factory settings. This process will take 2-3
weeks. |
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How does this work?
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Make an appointment using
the following link:
Laptop Reimaging-Contact Gail Drake (gail.drake@lz95.org) |
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Do I need to do anything
special with my laptop? |
Save anything you don't want to lose to either your network folder,
flash drive or CD.
Instructions for
Burning Files to CD using Windows
Save your
internet favorites so you don't have to search again.
Instructions for Saving Favorites
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How long will I be
without my laptop? |
Realizing that many teachers
and administrators now rely upon their laptops for day-to-day
scheduling, we promise to have your machine back you within three
working to days (not including Fridays). You will receive an email in
the summer as a reminder of your appointment date to drop off your
laptop and a suggested pick up date. |
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What
happens if I get a virus or something goes wrong with my laptop during
the summer?
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The
entire Technology staff will be here all summer. If you have any issues,
please feel free to contact your Tech Support Specialist or Gail Drake
(our Technology Administrative Assistant) at 847-540-3400 to set up a
time to bring it in. |
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What do I do if I don’t
need my laptop during the summer? |
If you do not need your
laptop all summer, we would prefer that you turn it in to your Tech
Support Specialist who will securely store it for you until August and
have it re-imaged for your return for the new school year. It is
important, however, that you backup all of your files before you
leave your laptop for the summer. Due to the enormous amount of work we
have scheduled for the summer, we will be unable to do this for you.
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What
happens if I get a virus or something goes wrong with my laptop during
the summer?
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The entire Technology staff
will be here all summer. If you have any issues, please feel free to
contact your Tech Support Specialist or Gail Drake (our Technology
Administrative Assistant) at 847-540-3400 to set up a time to bring it
in. |
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What if I forget my
sign-up appointment? |
Contact
Gail Drake –
gail.drake@lz95.org or 847-540-3400 to make an appointment. |
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Will my home internet
settings remain on my laptop? |
No, you will need to make
sure that you have your personal ISP (Internet Service Provider)
information saved. If you do not have that information available, you
can always contact your provider after imaging to have them walk you
through the process. |
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Is there anything special
I should know about caring for my laptop during the summer? |
Remember not to store your
laptop in any place where it will be exposed to extreme heat… the trunk
of your car or just in your car while parked for a period of time.
Computers hate the heat, so be sure to store them in a cool place. |