STUDENT LAPTOP CARE Sample Clauses
STUDENT LAPTOP CARE. Packing Away Laptop • Always store the Laptop in the carry case. The carry case is for the storage of the LAPTOP ONLY. ALWAYS use the laptop bag supplied to carry the laptop to and from school. • DO NOT place other objects other than the laptop in the laptop bag. Any object regardless of the shape, size or weight can cause serious damage when placed in the laptop bag. • DO NOT store chargers and power supplies in the laptop bag as this will cause irreparable damage. • DO NOT keep USB devices plugged in while the laptop is in the bag. It will cause the device to bend, causing damage to both the laptop and the USB port. • Be careful with the Laptop while it is in the bag. Do not drop the bag. Always place the Laptop bag gently down. Operating Conditions • Before switching it on, gently place the Laptop on a stable surface and then switch it on. • DO NOT place objects on top of the Laptop and never carry it around while it is turned on and in active mode. • DO NOT move the Laptop around when it is on and use sleep mode between classes. • Avoid exposing the Laptop to direct sunlight or sources of heat such as desk lamps, dust, dirt, rain, liquids or moisture, heavy shock or vibration. LCD Screens LCD screens are delicate – they don’t like being poked, prodded, pushed or slammed. Never pick up the Laptop by its screen. Don’t slam the screen closed and make sure that there are no objects on the Laptop such as pens when closing the screen. It is strongly advised that all users are aware of the care required to look after the LCD screens. This is the most expensive part of the Laptop to repair and the most commonly damaged part. For e.g. the cost to replace a cracked screen is approximately $400. AC Adapter • Connect the adapter only to this Laptop. • DO NOT step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Keep the cord away from heavy traffic areas. • When unplugging the power cord, pull on the plug itself, rather than the cord. • DO NOT wrap the cord around the adapter box. Charging The Battery Students should charge their computer each night and bring it to the College fully charged. For Work, Health & Safety reasons, students will not be able to recharge the laptop at school.
STUDENT LAPTOP CARE. Students are responsible for the care and security of the laptop that has been provided for them. The laptop must be treated as a valuable and fragile piece of equipment and students will be held accountable for any damage or loss that occurs, which may involve an extra financial cost to parents. Refer to Section 5 Warranty & Insurance of the ‘Student Laptop Program Parent and Student Information Booklet’ and the student laptop contract for specific details.