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Logging on for the First Time
This section covers the basics of logging onto your Towson University laptop for the first time.
1. Any first time user must connect the laptop to the University network through an Ethernet
cable before logging on. Connect the cable to an available network port in your office or in a
conference room.
2. Log-on to the laptop using your TowsonU username and password (Figure 7,1).
NOTE: Once you’ve successfully logged onto the laptop, it will remember your username and
password allowing you to log on even when you aren’t connected to the university network.
Storing Your Laptop
Each Towson University laptop comes with a padded laptop bag that provides protection, and room
to carry documents and accessories. This is an ideal way to store or travel with your laptop.
Keep your laptop in a separate compartment from other accessories or components in the case (i.e.
external drives, the power adapter, CDs or DVDs, mouse, etc.). This keeps both the laptop and
accessories from being damaged while stored.
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Be wary of drastic temperature changes. Over time, temperature-related problems will begin to
appear. For example, don’t leave your laptop in your car for extended periods of time, as heat
and cold can damage its components.
NOTE: Keep in mind, a laptop in a car is an easy target for theft!
Data Storage Techniques
Safely and properly storing your data on a laptop is a tougher task than with a desktop computer, as
one of the key benefits of having a laptop is portability.
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When you are traveling off-campus, your O: and H: drives are still accessible through the Virtual
Workspace. You can access the Virtual Workspace at: https://virtualworkspace.towson.edu
If you know you will be traveling somewhere without an Internet connection, it is useful to make
copies of the documents you’ll be using from your O: or H: drives onto your C: drive (also known as
your local hard drive).
If you need more information regarding Citrix or VPN connections, information is available at the OTS
Training website (http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/ots/training/techdocs.asp)
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