This document provides guidelines for students at West Caldwell High School on the proper use of laptops during a mobile lab session. It outlines procedures for obtaining and returning laptops, best practices for carrying and using laptops safely, as well as prohibitions against damaging or misusing school laptops. Students are responsible for any content on the laptops under their login and must follow copyright laws.

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Wireless Mobile Lab
Student Overview
Guidelines for
using a laptop

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Obtaining a Laptop
The teacher will distribute
and collect laptops.
 Each laptop is numbered.
 Each slot in the laptop
cabinet is numbered.

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Laptop Do’s
 Use only your assigned laptop.
 The laptop should be closed when carrying it.
 Carry the laptop with 2 hands.
 Walk slowly and carefully when carrying the
laptop.

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Laptop Do’s
 Place the laptop securely on the desk and
not hanging over the edge of the desk.
 Close and open the laptop gently.
 Touch the touch pad gently.
 Make sure your hands are clean and dry
before using the laptop.

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Laptop Do’s
 Notify the teacher immediately if there is a
problem with the laptop.
 Save your documents.
 Correctly shut down the computer when
finished.
 Take turns if working with a partner (only one
person should use the keyboard at a time.)

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Laptop Don’ts
 Do not touch the screen with your hand or any
other object.
 Do not lift the laptop by the monitor. Hold it by the
base.
 Do not set anything on top of a closed laptop.

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Laptop Don’ts
 Do not use the laptop with dirty or wet
hands.
 Never clean the laptop screen with anything
 Never eat or drink near the laptop.
 Do not place your pencil or any other object
on or around the keyboard, touch pad, or
monitor.

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Computer Use Agreement
 I will obey copyright laws.
 I will use the computer only as instructed by the teacher.
 I will respect the computer as part of school property.
 I am responsible for everything on the computer and
network that happens under my logon.

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Learning About the Laptop

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Check Laptop Condition
 Inspect your laptop to make
sure there is no damage
before you start using it.
 Inform your teacher if you
see any damage.

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Laptop Latch
Push the latch gently to open the lid.

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Start Up
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button once.

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The Touch Pad
 The touch pad on the computer performs
the same job for the computer as the
mouse.
 To move the cursor on the laptop screen,
simply roll your finger tip on the surface
of the pad.
 The buttons below the touch pad are the
same as the buttons on a mouse.
Touch Pad
Left mouse clicker
Right mouse clicker

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Low Battery
If you get this warning:
 Low Battery – You should change your
battery or switch to outlet power
immediately to keep from losing your work.
 SAVE everything immediately.

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Laptop Freeze Ups
If your laptop freezes or becomes stuck in one place…
Raise your hand to let your
teacher know.

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Finished with Laptop
 Save your work
 Wait for instructions to return the
laptop to the teacher