Chapter 7: Laptops IT Essentials 5.0 Cisco Networking Academy program Chapter 7 Objectives 7.1 Describe the use and advantages of laptops. 7.2 Identify and describe the display components of a laptop. 7.3 Identify and describe how to manage laptop power settings and options. 7.4 Identify and configure laptop wireless adapters and settings. 7.5 Identify and describe laptop hardware component installation and configuration. 7.6 Identify common preventive maintenance techniques used for laptops.

7.7 Describe how to troubleshoot laptops. Chapter 7 Objectives Virtual Laptop Virtual laptop is a stand-alone tool designed to: supplement classroom learning. Provide a virtual “hands-on” experience where real equipment is limited. The Virtual Laptop is a stand-alone tool designed to supplement classroom learning and provide an interactive “hands-on” experience in learning environments with limited physical equipment. Hands-on labs will remain an essential element of the course. System requirements to use the virtual laptop include a minimum of 512MB RAM All virtual laptop activities are optional. Laptops Notebooks and laptops are types of portable computers.

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The most significant feature of a laptop is its compact size. The design of the laptop places the keyboard, screen, and internal components into a small, portable case. Laptops can be used to take notes in school, present information in a business meeting, or access the Internet in a coffee shop. Identify some common uses of laptops Common uses of laptops include: Taking notes in school or researching papers Presenting information in business meetings Accessing data away from home or the office Playing games while traveling Watching movies while traveling Accessing the Internet in a public place Sending and receiving in a public place Can you think of other uses for laptops? Other uses for a laptop are traditional desktop functions plus portability (Office productivity, doctor offices, filling out forms, utility meter readers) Components of a laptop Common laptop features: Integrated display screen in lid Integrated keyboard AC power source or rechargeable battery Hot-swappable drives and peripherals PC Card or ExpressCard slots Status indicators, ports, slots, connectors, bays, jacks, vents, and a keyhole are on the exterior of the laptop Identify and describe the components of a laptop In this section, students will look closely at the components of a laptop. Components may be located in different places on different models. Components on the outside of a laptop Top view of virtual laptop Bluetooth status LED Battery status LED Standby LED Describe the components found on the outside of a laptop Potential misconception: Not all laptops are the same.

The virtual laptop will have components that are not found on all laptops. Also, the location of each component may vary.

Top view of the virtual laptop The Bluetooth status LED indicates when the Bluetooth wireless transceiver is enabled. Bluetooth is a wireless industry standard that enables portable devices to communicate over short distances.

The battery status LED indicates the condition of the computer battery. A laptop computer can use a battery or an AC power adapter to operate. The type of battery and how the laptop is used affects how long a battery charge will last. The Standby LED indicates the power status of the laptop.

Standby mode reduces the amount of electricity used by the laptop by shutting off the monitor, hard drive, and CPU. A small amount of electricity is used to keep the RAM active and to make the data available. A laptop computer may enter standby mode when it has not been used for a predefined amount of time. [If there is a laptop available, demonstrate the locations of the callouts to the students.] Components on the outside of a laptop (Continued) Rear view of virtual laptop Battery bay AC power connector Parallel port Describe the components found on the outside of a laptop Rear view of the virtual laptop The battery bay is a connector that is used to attach a laptop battery. The AC power connector is a connector that is used to attach the AC power adapter to the laptop and to charge the battery.

The parallel port is a socket that is used to connect a device such as a printer or scanner. [If there is a laptop available, demonstrate the locations of the callouts to the students.] Components on the outside of a laptop (Continued) Left side view of virtual laptop Ventilation grill RJ-11 modem Network LEDs USB port Security keyhole S-video port Ethernet port PC card slot Headphone jack Microphone jack Describe the components found on the outside of a laptop Left side view of the virtual laptop The security keyhole is a hard point in the laptop frame that is used to attach a security cable. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a socket that is used to connect one or more peripherals. The S-video port is a four-pin mini-DIN connector that is used to send video signals to a compatible device.