Loaner Laptops
The Library
has eight laptop computers available for loan.
Who May Borrow
Anyone with a valid UCHC Library barcoded ID may
borrow a laptop.
The circulation period is 3 days. The circulation period may
be renewed if there are no other patrons waiting for the laptops.
The patron will be required to sign a "Laptop Borrower's
Agreement" outlining the patron's responsibilities if
the laptops (or its parts) are not returned. The Agreement
also states that the patron will abide by the UCHC
IT Computer Use Policy.
Please be aware that use of the laptop is on
a "self-service" basis. Printed instructions are provided
to help you connect the cables and operate the laptop. Refer
to the instructions for assistance.
Some procedures may be different than those followed at
your desktop, notably logging on and saving documents, please
be aware of these.
Library staff is not available to provide software application
(Word, Excel, etc.) support. Utilize the "Help" menu in
the application or refer to books in the library (see library
catalog) regarding that application.
About The Laptops
Encryption
All loaner laptops use encryption. To access the laptop you
must log in with the user name / password
provided by the Library. This must be used at all times, even
on the UCHC campus.
Hardware
Model - Hewlett-Packard EliteBook 8440p
Display and Graphics - 14" diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare
(1366 x 768); NVIDIA NVS 3100 with 512 dedicated gDDR3 video
memory
Hard Drive - Size: 250 GB, Speed: 7200 RPM
Memory - 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
Processor - Intel® Core™ i5-520M Processor (2.40
GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)
Wireless card - Intel Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (2x2)
802.11 a/b/g/n
Optical Drive - DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL with LightScribe
They do not have a 3 1/2 inch floppy drive.
If a floppy drive is required, it must be checked out separately.
Software
The laptops are running Windows XP with both Office 2003 and
Office 2007. The browsers Internet Explorer and Firefox are
installed.
Reimaging
The laptops will be reimaged each time they are returned to
the library. Any documents created on the C:\ drive must be
saved to external media prior to returning the laptop.
FAQs
How does encryption affect the way I use
this computer?
To log into the laptop you must use the user
name / password provided by the Library.
If the user name / password information is lost, you must
contact the Library at 860-679-3808. You will need to provide
the laptop number (found on the bright green label) - 1, 2,
3, etc. and your name. You must be the person who signed out
the laptop to obtain the user name / password information.
Can the next person using the PC see my documents?
When the PC is returned to the Library it will be reimaged.
Any changes made to the machine will be reversed. It is critical
to save documents to other media prior to returning the laptop.
Can
I install software on this PC?
Yes. The user name you will be given has Administrator rights
so that you may install any needed hardware / software.
Can I email from this PC?
You may view or send email through internet email access.
The logon location for UCHC Domain e-mail is: https://itowa.uchc.edu/.
Can I print from this PC?
Yes, if you are connected to the network at the Health Center
you may print from the Library's public color and black &
white printers. The standard UnipriNT charges will apply if
you choose to print to these printers.
You may also install your own printer. The user name you will
be given has Administrator rights so that you may install
any needed hardware / software.
Can
I save to a USB drive (or other media) or the hard drive?
Yes. The laptops will be re-imaged when returned to the Library
so save documents to other media before returning the laptop.
How often should I save my documents?
Ask yourself "How much work do I want to recreate?" If you're
copying/pasting a great deal of information or working within
a long and complicated document, you'll probably want to save
often.
Can I do word processing on the PC?
Yes. Microsoft Office 2003 and Office 2007 products including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. are installed on the laptop.
Are the programs on the PC compatible with my data?
The laptops are running Windows XP SP3 and Microsoft Office
2003 and Office 2007.
Can I "dial out" using this PC?
Yes, the PC does have a modem. A phone cable is not provided.
The Library carrels are not wired for phone access.
Which Internet browser should I use?
Internet Explorer and Firefox are installed on the laptops.
If you encounter a problem viewing a site with one browser,
try the other.
Can I use CDs / DVDs on this PC?
Yes.
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