Desktop Computer Manual 1602 Airline Drive, Houston, Texas 77009 HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM For Tech Help Email:
[email protected] Connecting Your Computer 1. Plug the Power Cord into the back of the computer, then into the power outlet. 2. For internet connection connect Ethernet Cable directly into cable box, or use Wi-Fi 3. For printer connection connect Printer Cable directly into any available USB port. 4. Some computers may have switches on the side for Wi-fi or Bluetooth. There also may be some touch panel options over the keyboard. Please ensure that the switch or touch panel option is on so that you can connect to either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Logging On and Navigation When you first turn on your computer and it starts up, you will see the Ubuntu screen, followed by the log in screen. This screen says Compudopt. The empty Password field will appear below. The password for the computer is: password (all lowercase letters) Now you will see the desktop and you can go to the programs that you would like to use. The desktop is comprised of two bars: the menu bar - located at the top of the screen, and the Launcher - a vertically oriented bar at the far left. Click on the Dash icon (bottom left icon on the Launcher) to run an application. Dash allows you to search for information, both locally (installed applications, recent files, bookmarks, etc.) as well as remotely (Twitter, Google Docs, etc.). After clicking the Dash icon, the desktop will be overlaid by a translucent window with a search bar on top as well as a grouping of recently accessed applications, files, and downloads.