Use & Care of Laptop Computers

1. Use & Care of Laptop Computers Beyond Learning & Literacy Area V Laptop Computer Initiative Calgary Board of Education

2. Taking Care of the Laptop • Never leave the laptop unattended • Do not leave them in unsupervised areas – cafeteria, library, locker rooms, school grounds, hallways, etc • Do not place food or liquids near the laptop • Lock your laptop in your locker if you will not be with your laptop • Do not expose your laptop to extreme temperatures

3. Laptop Screens • Screens are very sensitive to excessive pressure or poking • Do not place anything in the backpack that may press against the cover of the laptop • Do not place anything on the keyboard before closing the lid • Use two hands on the edges of the lid to close the laptop lid

4. Transporting the Laptop • Close the laptop before moving it • Carry and store the laptop in the carry case/backpack provided (zip it up) • Shut down the laptop before placing it in the backpack • Do not place an excessive amount of additional objects in the backpack that may place pressure or weight on the screen

5. Student Responsibilities • Students are responsible for charging the battery each every evening • Laptops should be taken home each evening • Report any problems with the laptop to the supervising teacher • Report lost or stolen laptops immediately • Students are responsible for their laptops at all times