General Laptop Questions
Where should I go if I am having laptop issues?
If you have an issue with your laptop, please report to either the Middle School or High School Help Desk during the hours listed below:
High School Help Desk
Location: Room 118
Monday - Friday: 7:30AM-2:30PM
Middle School Help Desk
Location: Media Center hallway
Monday - Friday: 7:30AM-2:30PM (Closed 12:00PM-1:00PM)
Where is my primary location for my saved files?
Your files should always be saved on your OneDrive. OneDrive files can be accessed anywhere by signing into your Office 365 account.
How am I supposed to lift my laptop?
You should never pick up or carry your laptop by the screen. Remember to grab it by the base and carry it in your bag.
My laptop is on, but the screen is black.
If your screen is black, hold down the power button for 15-20 seconds, let go of the power button, wait 10 seconds, then turn on your computer.
I cannot log in because the laptop reads: domain rdstudent is not available.
Whenever you see this problem, you must log into the laptop at River Dell High School using the school's network.
How do I turn on/turn off Tablet mode?
If you want to turn Tablet mode off, or it is still on when you'd prefer to be in the default mode, please click the dialog box on the bottom right hand side of your screen. Click the Tablet mode button to turn Tablet mode on (the button will turn blue) or off (the button will turn gray).
How often should I charge my laptop? Do I need to drain my laptop battery before charging?
You do not need to drain your laptop battery before charging it. The battery lasts about ten hours so you should charge it every night before you go to sleep.
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Laptop and Accessories
What can I do if I cannot find my laptop bag, strap, stylus, or charger?
First, report the loss to the main office and check everywhere possible. If you are unable to find the missing item(s), please report to room 118 or 146 to pay the replacement fee. For current replacement fees, please visit our replacement fee page.
What do I do if my laptop is stolen or lost?
First check with the main office, around your house, and in all of your classrooms. If you are still unable to locate the machine, report it as stolen to the police department and bring a copy of the police report to the Principal.
OneNote
My teacher has added me to the class, but I am not receiving any class emails.
If you joined a class late, your teacher will have to delete the class and re-add the entire class to the notebook. Please refer your teacher to the Tech Office to resolve this issue.
Where can I find tutorials on how to use OneNote?
Please refer to our Office 365 Tutorial page for video tutorials on how to use OneNote for your class.
E-mail
I am not able to receive e-mails, and people who try to e-mail me receive bounceback messages. How do I fix this?
You should receive warning e-mails from Microsoft if you are getting close to your email storage limit. If this is the case, please delete any unnecessary e-mails and/or attachments from your e-mail inbox.
How can find a teacher's e-mail address?
Please refer to the High School or Middle School Staff Directory for a list of teachers' names. Staff e-mails are set up as [email protected].
Laptop Collection and Distribution
How do I pay my laptop fee?
Please visit our Community Pass help page to find tutorials on how to retrieve your CommunityPass password, fill out forms, and pay your laptop fees. Students will receive their laptop once all forms and fees have been paid.
Why am I locked out of my Genesis Portal?
If you are locked out of your Genesis account, you may have either had too many wrong password attempts or owe a laptop accessory from the previous year. If you need your password reset, please have your primary guardian email with the following information:
- Primary Contact's full name
- Child/children's full name (first and last)
- Child/children's grade
- Primary email address
If you owe a charger and/or stylus from the previous school year, your Genesis account has been locked. To unlock your Genesis portal, please return the missing accessory or the appropriate replacement fee to either the Middle School or High School Technology Room.
I didn't receive a stylus or charger at the beginning of the year. Why am I being charged for one?
All students receive a laptop, laptop case, charger, and stylus at the beginning of the year. No student is able to deny an accessory during laptop distribution.
Can I keep my laptop over the summer?
Students are permitted to retain their laptops over the summer. They must be returned upon graduation, withdrawal or at the end of our lease cycle.
Why am I receiving a "used" laptop, charger and stylus?
All new students will receive laptops at the beginning of the school year. If you enroll in the middle of our 3-year lease cycle, you will be issued a laptop that was previously used by a student that graduated or withdrew. Each laptop is thoroughly inspected, sanitized, imaged and supported by our tech department. Some devices may have minor cosmetic issues; however, they do not affect functionality and will not be exchanged. When the lease cycle completes, you will return your laptop and be issued a new one and use until you graduate, withdraw or return it at the next lease conclusion.