prepare laptops for in-class use

Make sure your laptops are ready for work!!

Prepare both the Transcriber and Reader laptops for classroom use:

• Configure the laptop(s) for wireless linking. 
• Turn off all sounds. 
  • On most laptops, you can do this by going to the Start menu > Control Panel > Sounds & Audio Devices.  Click the tab for "Sounds" and then click the drop-down menu for "Sound scheme."  Select the "No sounds" scheme. 
  • Alternatively, most laptops have a speaker icon in the system tray (lower right corner of screen), which you can click to lower the volume or check the box for "Mute."
• Disable screen savers.  This is especially important for the Reader laptop!
  • On most laptops, you can do this by going to the Start menu > Control Panel > Display.  Click the tab for "Screen Saver" and then click the drop-down menu for "Screen saver."  Select "(None)." 

Your particular site might have other standard procedures, such as labeling the computers, assigning passwords, charging the batteries between classes, etc.  Check with your Site Coordinator and your transcribing team to make sure you're all on the same page!

Kate