GST104a Computer Literacy 
FAQ

  1. "Why does my computer get really hot?

    NO WEB LINK
    2. Problem: Beware the soft surface and the laptop. If the user places their laptop on a soft surface ( bedspread for an example) the cooling ports will be obstructed and the computer will overheat.) Solution: Don't place on cloth/soft surfaces. If the computer overheats move to a cooler place--shut down? I don't know because that turns fan off. Any suggestion?
    Contributed by: Jim Foster, on Monday, April 19, 2004 05:38 pm
  2. "Where can I connect to the internet with my wireless computer?

    No Web Link
    3. At CSUB there are three main locations:

    (1) OASIS--anywhere arount the TV office. The QUAD on nice days is a great place to connect and simultaniously enjoy the outside world.

    (2) CSUN LIbrary--most places work but some corners and some random locations don't seem to get a good signal. Just move aroud until you find a location that works. The study room in the basement has a good connection but the main lab does not have a very good connection

    (3) CSUB Runner Cafeteria--pretty good throughout the cafeteria and some areas just outside the cafeteria. (4) There are a few other reported locations but they are not officially supported sites. The president is said to have wireless in his office so withen 100-300 foot may gat a connection

    Other locations not at CSUB are available. We will work on getting togather a list of locations--Let us know if you find one by emailing jross@csub.edu.

    Contributed by: Jim, on Friday, January 14, 2005 02:38 pm
  3. "Can I connect at home with my laptop?

    --NO LINK--
    4. Yes, if you have an ISP you can connect just like you would with any other computer. The laptops have a phone connection for modem POTS connections and an ethernet connection for broadband DSL or cable modem.
    Contributed by: Jim, on Friday, January 14, 2005 02:42 pm
  4. "My computer is not connecting to the internet in the library

    WirelessXP.html
    5. (1) Look at the bottom right of your screen

    (2) Click the little computer that has a red X over it and elepsis on the right. It will say "Wireless connection not connected..." when you move the mouse over it.

    (3) The "Wireless Connection..." window will open

    (4) Click Connect at the bottom right of this window

    (5) Wait while the connection is made

    (6) You should now be connected

    Still not connected call the "Help" desk 665-6677--chances are you will get a GS104m instructor!

    Contributed by: Jim, on Friday, January 14, 2005 03:50 pm