ThinkPad
Occasionally the Windows software on NMU issued machines may state that it is not activated or genuine (especially if you haven't connected to an on-...
Faculty, staff, and some students have access to an NMU network drive. This offers the opportunity to share files with others in the department. It...
There are many ways to back up your computer, but the drag and drop method is one way to do this. It is recommended that you do a back-up at least...
A bug has been found with the Oracle VM VirtualBox software that causes connection problems on Lenovo Twist Ultrabook computers that were issued in...
Occasionally, you may want to perform an advanced search to find large files somewhere on your computer. Choose a Windows version to get started. ...
The Microsoft Outlook suite comes pre-installed on all NMU computers.
Explore the features of Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint...
There are more than 10,000 network ports on Northern's campus. For help connecting to one of them see:
Connecting with your ThinkPad
Connecting...
Safe mode is the Windows diagnostics mode. When you start the computer in Safe mode, only the specific components that are needed to run the...
(Updated Tuesday, 5/9/2017)
--- IMPORTANT: --- The instructions have you specifically back up the Microsoft Outlook hidden folder as a separate...
Windows 7, 8, and 10 -- Backup and Restore
Drag and Drop Back Up Method (preferred)Backup Using Windows File HistoryWindows Computer File and...
If you're having network issues, it may be a good idea to check your settings. Click below to get started.
Mac OS X
Windows 10 (Similar to earlier...
The NMU MacBooks and ThinkPads are already pre-imaged wth the NMU software image when it is issued to you. If your comptuer needs the NMU software...
The ThinkPad has a lithium-polymer (or lithium-ion for older models) battery pack which includes a microprocessor that regulates battery use and...
You can disable, enable, or customize the trackpad and trackpoint for your NMU Thinkpad using the instructions below.
Windows 10 and 8.1
Windows 7...
System Information applicationMachine info applicationLabel found on machineSystem Information 1. In the Start menu type "System Information" and...
Notebook computers are precision machines that require a bit of careful handling. Though the ThinkPad computer is designed and tested to be a durable...
You should take care to clean your ThinkPad properly. Select a part of your computer to learn how to safely clean it.
Case
Keyboard
LCD Screen...
NMU public network printers are located in the NMU Library, the Help Desk (room LRC 116), Jacobetti Center, PEIF. For your convenience these printers...
The following information is only applicable to those running Windows on their ThinkPad or Desktop computers as MAC OS X is inherently resistant to...
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Compatability: Windows OS, Apple IOS, and Linux
Note: For...
After a backup or switch to a new computer, you may want to restore files to the computer from the external hard drive or external memory device...
1. Insert the disk you'd like to move files from. A window should pop up showing the contents. Drag that window to the right side of the screen...