1.1. PDF Tools

Tools for Creating, Viewing, Splitting, Combining, Editing and Annotating PDFs

 

PDF Printing

Bullzip (BIOPDF) pdf Printer

 

CutePDF Writer

 

Word 2010

PDF Editor

PDF-XChange Viewer

This application enables viewing, editing, splitting, combining and annotating PDFs from the web or locally.

PDF Readers and Writers

NitroPDF

 

1.2. How to Access and Use Student Vaya

 

Usually, classroom assignments and other pertinent information is posted in HuskyCT, but professors sometimes post to School of Business | Student Access.

This web share is for posting public information. It is accessed by going to http://students.business.uconn.edu

Students can use the "Your Shares" folder list to find the class or share title that holds the published files.

1.3. On The Hub Link and Login Help

Microsoft Software Required for School of Business Classes

Open a web browser (preferably  Internet Explorer)

Go to the following URL http://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?cmi_mnuMain=df783b53-081b-de11-9c12-0030485a8df0&ws=e4199fa0-359b-df11-ad8b-0030487d8897

Click the link to "Sign In"

Click on the "Register" button

Enter in your University of Connecticut email address as it was provided to you.

In most cases it should be your full firstname dot full lastname and append @uconn.edu

Follow the prompts and instructions to download your software and retain the license key information for you records.

If you have any issues with the process please contact on-the-hub-support. http://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/Support/ContactUs.aspx?ws=e4199fa0-359b-df11-ad8b-0030487d8897

1.4. On The Hub Disc creation for Mac Users

On The Hub is a third-party software distribution provider and partnered with Microsoft. The software distribution tool is developed exclusively to work on PCs running Windows Operating Systems.

Mac users will be unable to run the software distribution application to create the DVD installation discs.

The following method is recommended for Mac users:

Please bring two DVDs (available at the CoOp if you do not have them) to the Homer Babbidge Library Learning Commons. There are several InfoCafes with Windows computers that you may use to download and burn software installation discs for Windows 7 and Office 2010.

2.1. Before Excel Exams

Setting Excel AutoRecovery before exams

Follow Professor Nelson's directions CAREFULLY!

 

Before starting the exam it is imperative that Excel AutoRecovery is enabled.  If there is a problem with the exam this option MAY help recover the exam.

Click the Office Orb

Click Excel Options

Click Save

Place a check mark (if it is not already) in the option to "Save AutoRecover information every __ minutes"

Enter a "minutes" value you are comfortable with, 5 minutes to 10 minutes should be sufficient. Each time the spreadsheet saves Excel will stop responding; anything less than 5 minutes IS NOT recommended.

Click OK to close the options.

How to recover lost spreadsheets

If a spreadsheet does not save properly and appears to be lost DO NOT OPEN EXCEL until the AutoRecovery temporary file is copied to a new location.

Windows 7

C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\~filename.xar

Windows XP

C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel\~filename.xar

 

Right click on the file and select Copy.

Go to the desktop and right click and select Paste.

Right click on the new file and select Rename

Rename the file and be sure to change the file extension from XAR to XLS

Double click on the new file and follow the prompts. Check to see if any work was lost or needs to be completed.

 

2.2. Jumping Cursor



Jumping Cursor

 

Frequently laptop users or users with pointing devices integrated in keyboards have difficulty with the cursor jumping from one portion of the display to another. This occurance can be traced to two culprits. Most often it is fingers or palms brushing the trackpad/glidepad. Other times it is caused from a poorly fitting tip on the trackpoint. Sometimes the trackpoint can be moved as the keys around it are pressed.

Every user has a preference and all are adamant about their likes and dislikes for either the glidepad or trackpoint.  For that reason it is best to find the favored input method and disable the other option in the laptop's BIOS (refer to the manufacturer's instructions) or use one of the applications listed below to freeze input devices while typing.

Touch Freeze http://code.google.com/p/touchfreeze/downloads/list

 

Touchpad Pal http://tpp.desofto.com/

 

Touchpad Blocker http://karpolan.com/software/touchpad-blocker/

 

 

2.3. How to Access the Administrator Account on Purchased Laptops

 

By default, all MCP users are administrators of their PCs. Some users have experienced issues that require administrative privileges on their PCs, via a second administrative account, due to profile corruption; Operating System (OS) damage; viruses; or other isolated events.

 

The University Of Connecticut, School of Business has a policy not to release the default administrator's password regardless of the situations for security, personal privacy, and many other reasons.

 

Instead, there is a FREE tool that will allow PC owners to change or delete these existing administrator passwords so full access to all accounts can be granted. http://www.pcloginnow.com/*

1. The download link and instructions on how to burn an ISO file to CD and boot from a CD are here.  http://www.pcloginnow.com/guide.html
2. Full instructions explaining how to use *PCLoginNow to unlock accounts is provided here http://www.pcloginnow.com/loginnow_guide.html

 

*Please note that use of this application is at the end-user's discretion. The School of Business is not liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use pcloginnow.

2.4. How to Add Excel Solvers

 

Start Excel

Excel 2007 users click on the Office Button

Scroll to and click the Excel Options Button

 

Select Add-Ins

Check your Active Application Add-ins

Analysis ToolPak – VBA and Analysis ToolPak need to be in the Active Application Add-ins area for the exam to work properly.

If the required Add-ins are Active click the Cancel button to return to your worksheet.

 

If you need to add the Add-ins click the OK button

 

Scroll to and select Analysis ToolPak and click the Go... button

 

Select all the add-ins that you will need. See the suggestion above and click the OK button.

2.5. How to Disable System Beep on Lenovo T400

 

• Reboot, press F1 to enter the BIOS.

• Navigate to:
  Config > Beep and Alarm > Power Control Beep

• Set the Settings to:
  Disabled

2.6. How to Disable the Touchpad on Lenovo T61 and T44

 

Install the appropriate version of the UltraNav Device driver.

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-67226

 

ThinkPad UltraNav Utility

README for ThinkPad UltraNav Utility

 

Manual Install

This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer

 

[Downloading files]

1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button.
4. Choose the directory you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully.

[Extracting files]

1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.
2. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded.
3. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
5. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse.
6. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. The file will begin to extract all the necessary files to the folder specified in the step 5.

[Installing files]

1. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is selected and click Finish.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer.

 

 

Configuring Settings

Click Start Menu Icon

Navigate to Run

Type in main.cpl

Press the Enter key

Select the UltraNav tab

Select TouchPad Settings

Select Tapping

Select Enable

2.7. How to Enable Bluetooth on Lenovo Laptops (Windows XP)

 

Download the "Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software II" from here.

Run the executable (7vba11ww.exe)

Click Run.

 

Choose Next.

 

Accept the terms of the license agreement and choose Next.

 

Choose Next.

 

Choose Finish.

 

Next go to "My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Drivers > TPBTooth" and Run Setup.exe.

Choose Next.

 

Choose Finish.

 

You should now have a "My Bluetooth Places" icon on your desktop.

2.8. How to Get Support for a Personal Laptop

 

	HuskyTech Help Website   HuskyTech Business Hours   HuskyTech McMahon: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Friday 8am-5pm 860-486-4087 huskytech@uconn.edu   HuskyTechLibrary: Monday-Thursday 11am - 8pm Friday 11am - 5pm

Please note: HuskyTech cannot provide advanced repairs or service drop-offs at the library location. All major issues and drop-offs will be referred to the McMahon shop.

MCP Laptops Students using MCP laptops provided by the School of Business may bring their MCP laptops to BUSN room 225 for full service.

School of Business ITS Service Desk:

Monday-Thursday 8am-9pm
Friday 8am-4pm
860-486-5450
help@business.uconn.edu

2.9. How to Recondition a Lenovo Battery

 

Nearly every laptop manufacturer has Power Management software to set power profiles for the device. Many include a battery reconditioning app that can check the "health" of the battery and help restore some of its original performance.

 

Search your laptops Control Panel or Start Menu for the Power Management software.

 

To recondition your battery on Lenovo laptops, click on the "Battery Maintenance" button on the Battery Information tab of the Power Manager. Before proceeding, make sure your laptop can be left unused and plugged into AC power for 4-5 hours.  Then click on the "Perform Reset" button. You will be notified when the recondition is complete. Please let me know if this helps.

 

If you do not have power management software installed check for the power management software driver on the manufactuere's website, download it and install it.

 

Lenovo owners can find drivers here http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/DRVR-MATRIX.html#newhp

2.10. How to Run Windows on a Mac

Please be aware that Mac users may not be able to use the School of Business Microsoft Windows upgrade version as it requires existing licensing. For those users a low-cost version if Microsoft Windows for a "Fresh Installation" may be require.

Please use the following link http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/windows/buynow/default.aspx

 

 

Boot Camp -  Apple's utility that permits a non-destructive installation of the Windows Operating System on a Mac computer. A boot manager (access by holding the Apple key during boot) allows the user to select either Windows or OSX.

Boot Camp Support Resources

Complete How-To Guide

Another easy to follow complete guide

 

Photo of Boot Camped MacBook running Windows 7

 

VirtualBox - Open Source (Free for personal use under GNU General Public License GPL) and well supported by its user base.

VirtualBox Support Resources

Screenshot of VirtualBox running Windows XP within Mac OSX

 

VMWare Fusion 2.0.7 Open Source (Free for personal use under GNU General Public License GPL)

VMWare Fusion Support Resources

Screenshot of VMWare Fusion 3 running Windows 7 within Mac OSX

 

Parallels - Most Mac users prefer the ease and features of Parallels.  It allows the Mac OS to act as a host for the Windows OS and application and data can be dragged and dropped between the two running Operating Systems (Approximately $40 for student version)

Parallels Support Resources

Screenshot of Parallels running Windows 7 within Mac OSX

2.11. Lenovo ThinkPad Battery Recall

 

Symptom

A limited number of ThinkPad users have reported the following symptoms:

• Irreparable damage or Battery cannot be charged error message from Power Manager or Message Center
• Low battery capacity, as indicated by short battery run time or sudden drops in the battery fuel gauge

 

Only the following ThinkPad Models and battery FRU part numbers are affected by this issue:

ThinkPad: R60, R60e, R60i, R61, R61e, R61i, T60, T60p, T61, T61p,

Battery FRU part number: 42T4546, 42T4566, 92P1141

ThinkPad: X60, X60s, X61, X61s

Battery FRU part number: 42T4550, 42T4567, 42T4568, 92P1169, 92P1173, 93P5028, 93P5030

 

Note: This issue is not a safety recall and does not pose a safety hazard.

 

 

Example Error Message Shown by Power Manager

 

Example Error Messages Shown by Message Center

 

Example Error Message Shown in the Windows System Notification Area

 

 

Solution

Run the Battery Diagnostic Tool (link provided below) to determine if your battery has failed due to this issue and qualifies for a free replacement. If the tool determines that your battery is eligible, it will direct you to the site where you can request a replacement. Lenovo is offering replacements only for batteries that have failed due to this problem.

 

Battery Diagnostic Tool

Readme

 

About the Battery Diagnostic Tool:

• The battery must be installed in the computer.
• The tool requires an active Internet connection for the following reasons:
  • To query our server for the current time and date
  • To check for tool updates
  • To open your default web browser to order a replacement battery if your battery qualifies
  • If you have any problems running the tool, please temporarily disable your firewall software and run the tool again.

 

 

Additional Information

1. A message about Irreparable damage to the battery or Battery cannot be charged appeared on my computer screen. What does it mean?
   
   The Irreparable damage to the battery or Battery cannot be charged messages mean that it is no longer possible to charge or discharge your battery. While this is a permanent failure of the battery, it is not a safety issue.
   
   
2. What does low battery capacity mean?
   
   Low battery capacity means that the battery run time is short and/or the battery fuel gauge drops suddenly.
   
   
3. What is Lenovo doing about this problem?
   
   If your battery has failed due to this problem, Lenovo will replace it for free. Use the Battery Diagnostic Tool to determine if you are eligible for a replacement.
   
   
4. May I have a replacement battery, even though my battery has not failed?
   
   No. Only a small percentage of batteries will actually fail, so we are offering free replacements only for the failed batteries.
   
   
5. Does this problem pose a safety hazard?
   
   No.
   
   
6. The Battery Diagnostic Tool said I did not qualify for a replacement battery. Why not?
   
   In order to qualify for a replacement battery, you must meet the following criteria:
   
   - The battery must have already failed due to the Irreparable Damage or Battery cannot be charged errors or have low battery capacity as indicated by short battery run time or sudden drops in the battery fuel gauge.
   - The battery FRU part number must be on the list shown in the model/part list on the page.

2.12. List of Laptop Accessory Prices

Description	Unit Cost	Cost w/Tax
ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator	$154.99	$164.29
ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock	$187.39	$198.64
ThinkPad 80GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive	$103.74	$109.97
ThinkPad 100GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive	$155.34	$164.66
ThinkPad 160GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive	$181.14	$192.01
1GB PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory	$44.36	$47.03
2GB PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Memory	$95.96	$101.72
ThinkPad R60 Series 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery	$138.79	$147.12
ThinkPad R60 Series 9 Cell Li-Ion Battery	$154.99	$164.29
ThinkPad T61 14W 7 Cell High Capacity Battery	$130.79	$138.64
ThinkPad Advanced Ultrabay Battery	$102.24	$108.38
ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim DVD Burner	$199.00	$210.94
A/C ADAPTER (ALL)	$35.00	$37.10
POWER CORD (ALL)	$3.00	$3.18
**TOTAL FOR ADAPTER AND CORD**	$38.00	$40.28
BACKPACK W/ EMBROIDERY	$70.00	$74.20
Lenovo USB 2.0 Portable 80GB Hard Drive	$129.00	$136.74
WD USB 2.0 PORTABLE 160GB HARD DRIVE	$108.00	$114.48
R51/52 ACCESSORIES ONLY
ThinkPad 80GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive	$138.14	$146.43
512MB PC2700 333MHz DDR SDRAM Memory	$52.96	$56.14
1GB PC2700 333MHz DDR SDRAM Memory	$107.14	$113.57
ThinkPad R51/R52 Series 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery	$76.50	$81.09
*PORT RECEPTORS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR R52'S*

 

Acceptable Forms of Payment:

• Cash
• Check made payable to "Millennium Computer"

 

Payment should be wrapped in work order and placed on Louise's desk

3.1. Contact Information - Millennium Computers

 

Here is the information you will need to get support for your purchased School of Business laptop after completion of the MCP Program Lease Period.

Please provide the Model Number and Serial Number. That information is found on a small bar coded sticker on the bottom of the laptop.

http://www.millenniumcomputer.net/index.html

For technical support and parts ordering, contact: Mike Tracy @
mailto:mtracy@millenniumcomputer.net or call 1-860-289-3632

 

 

Mailing Address:

Millennium Computer Solutions LLC.
381E Governors Hwy.
South Windsor, CT 06074

 

Phone:

(860) 289-3632

 

Fax:

(860) 289-7048

 

Instructions:

http://www.millenniumcomputer.net/directions.htm

4.1. Open Source and Free Apps

The Microsoft Client Access License (CAL) agreement does not allow the School of Business Service Desk to provide licensing support to students who are not currently enrolled in classes regardless of previous licensing status.

MS Office recovery media was offered during the buy-out phase and is only available to currently enrolled students.

The software links below are Open Source or free for private use and are meant to provide a substitute for Lease-buyout laptop users who have reformatted or upgraded their Operating Systems and no longer have MS Office.

 

 

Full Office Suite with Spreadsheet, Presentation Maker, Database, Document Creator, Image Manipulation

Open Office (Similar to MS Office)

Document / Word Processor

AbiWord (Similar to MS Word)

 

Image Manipulation

GNU Image Manipulation Program (Similar to Adobe Photoshop)

Paint.net (Similar to Adobe Photoshop and MS PhotoEditor)

 

Antivirus (Only one is needed / recommended)

Avast Antivirus Free Edition

Microsoft Security Essentials

AVG Free Edition

Clamwin

EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition

 

Illustration

Scribus

Inkscape

 

HTML Editors

KompoZer

PSPad