Library Guide for Wireless Laptops

The SMES PTF has generously donated 5 laptops to be available for use to Middle / Upper School SMES students and faculty in the library. The Dell laptops are equipped with wireless networking cards and a CD-R.  The model features Microsoft Windows XP, which includes Microsoft Office applications and wireless access to the Internet. The Laptops can be used only inside the library. They will be available
at the circulation desk to any SMES students with a current student ID.

Library Laptop Student Agreement

  • Loan period is two to four hours depending of the demand.
  • Laptops are renewable for another hour if no one is waiting for them.
  • The laptop must not be left unattended. You are solely responsible for the laptop while it is checked out to you and you will be accountable for any damage, loss, or theft. 
  • Laptops cannot be taken outside the Library.
  • Laptops cannot be checked out after 4:00 pm M-TH, 3:00pm Friday.
    All units must be returned 1 hour before closing time.
  • Report any damage or malfunction to the circulation desk immediately.
  • Library staff will inspect the unit in your presence when it is returned. Any tampering of the unit
    or parts of the unit will result in immediate referral for disciplinary action.
  • You are also responsible for any violations of the Computer Lab rules and all other applicable policies from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. The policies can be found on the SMES website:
    http://www.smes.org/technology/policies.htm

Log On to the Laptop

Log on to the laptop the same way as on a regular computer, by using your username and password.   

Saving Your Work

Save your work often! The battery should last for the two-hour loan period, but intensive CPU and
hard drive activities will deplete the battery more quickly.

  • Save your document to your personal folder on the SMES network, or personal USB device but not to the laptop hard drive.
    When you return the laptop, all the files on it will be erased. It is essential that you save your work to your personal folder on the SMES network or personal USB device.       

You will not be able to print your work from the laptops.

Proper Handling

·         Do not carry the laptop while it is still powered ON.

·         Avoid touching the LCD screen.

Shut Down the Computer

  • Turn off the laptop by pressing the power button once.

Dell Laptops includes:  CD drive, Touch pad that functions as mouse,  Four-hour battery (to verify)

Software includes: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office: Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer Adobe Acrobat, Windows Media Player

Assistance/Support:

  • The Librarians are available to assist in the use of Internet resources and licensed databases.
  • If you need to use the sound system, please come to the circulation desk to get a pair of head-phones.

 

 
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