Whenever you login to your
laptop at home
there are a few things to keep in mind -
When you login the laptop is not connecting to the Alvin ISD network. It will load
your local profile from the computer.
You will not have a connection to the network drives. The only way you can gain
access to your U: drive is through the Alvin ISD Cloud.
You must follow the procedures of your local internet provider to connect to your
home network.
It’s critical that you bring your laptop back to work every day so the proper virus
definitions (protection) can be loaded.
Use the Outlook Web Mail
on the internet when you take your laptop home. This can be
accessed at
https://webmail.alvinisd.net/
.
The desktop version of Outlook
should not be used
when you take your laptop home.
Whenever you open it you will see what is called a “cached” copy of your inbox.
This will
not be the same as at school
when you are on the network, so
don’t use
the desktop
version of Outlook at home.
If you go to your email through the
Alvin ISD Cloud
at
https://cloud.alvinisd.net
, you can
use the desktop version of Outlook, but only in the Alvin ISD Cloud.
Most
computer issues
can be
resolved
by rebooting your computer. If you are having
trouble with your machine, please try this step first.
1.
Shut Down or Restart the computer.
Swipe the right side of the screen to bring up the charms -
Click on
Settings
.
Click on
Power
. Click on
Shut Down
or
Restart
.
2.
When the computer freezes, press the Ctrl +Alt +Delete keys simultaneously.
3.
Allow for adequate ventilation around the computer.
4.
Do not cover the computer while it is turned on.
5.
Always try to shut down the computer before turning the power off.
6.
Keep your computer away from chalk dust, pencil shavings, dusty air vents. Clean
your computer often.
TIPS FOR USING YOUR LAPTOP AT HOME
TROUBLESHOOTING
OUTLOOK E-MAIL AT HOME
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