Sony Laptop Computer for Student Use

CHINESE @ SOUTH 明州南高中文

2006

SONY LAPTOP COMPUTER FOR STUDENT USE

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START UP THE COMPUTER.

COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS:

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
· Hardware Platform: PC
· Processor: 900 MHz Intel Pentium III
· System Bus Speed: 100
· Number of Processors: 1
Operating System and Software
· Operating System: Windows XP Professional Edition
Keyboard and Mouse
· Keyboard: Integrated
Hard Drive
· Size: 15 GB
Manufacturer: Portable /
Graphics and Display
· Graphics RAM: 11 MB
· LCD Native Resolution: 1024-by-768
Ports and Connectivity
· Modem: 56 Kbps
· Network Connection: 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet
Cases and Expandability
· Size (LWH): 10.5 inches, 12.8 inches, 1.9 inches
· Weight: 6.7 pounds
Power
· Rated Charge (normal use): 2 hours
Memory
· Rated at: 512 MB
Preinstalled Software
· Word Processing: Microsoft Office XP, Acrobat Adobe Reader Professional
Software on CDs:
· For all classes: Wenlin (character writing) (1); Chinese Assignments Resource CD, (1); WorldBook 2001 edition, (4); High School Advantage 2004 edition, (5);
· For Chinese 1 class: Chinese 1 text audio CD, (1);
· For Chinese 2 class: Interactive Chinese text CD, (1); Interactive Chinese Writing CD, (1);
· For Chinese 3 class: Integrated Chinese (IA) textbook & workbook audio CD, (4); workbook DVD, (1); multimedia CD, (1);
· For Chinese 4 class: Integrated Chinese (IB) textbook & workbook audio CD, (4);
Other attached hardware
· DV power converter (1); speaker/microphone, (1);

HOW TO ACCESS THE ASSIGNMENTS

You can access the assignments and texts files through the following ways:

1) opening the corresponding folder (Chinese 1, Interactive Chinese, IC 1A, IC 1B) on hard drive C;

2) opening the corresponding folder (Chinese 1, Interactive Chinese, IC 1A, IC 1B) on the Chinese Assignment Resource CD in the DVD/CDRW drive;

3) visiting our class website at http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Dingman_Yu.html and click on the class submenu on the right side;

HOW TO COPY/DOWNLOAD FILES TO YOUR FLASH DRIVE OR CD

To copy a file or folder using "menu" method:

In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the file or folder you want to copy.

· On the Edit menu, click Copy. (CTRL +C)

· Open the folder or disk where you want to put the copy.

· On the Edit menu, click Paste. (CTRL + V)

Tips:

· To select more than one file or folder to copy, hold down the CTRL key, and then click the items you want.

· To select All documents in a folder press CTRL + A

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

· Never use the floppy drive!
· Do not ever download anything from the internet!.
· Do not install or uninstall any program without Mr. Yu’s authorization!
· Don’t drink and eat snacks while you work on this computer.
· You damage or lose it, you pay for it! We paid $400.00 for this laptop so that you can use it to assist you learning Chinese.
· If you have questions, call Mr. Yu (651-633-5803). / You will have to deal with this man if you cause any damage to this computer.

GENERAL TIPS FOR USING LAPTOP COMPUTERS

· Do not leave the laptop unattended in hallways, classroom, lunch room, or other school spaces. This practice also applies after-school during sports practices, musical rehearsals, or other after-school activities. If any student needs help finding a secure place after-school, he/she should ask the teacher/sponsor of the activity.

· Do not leave computer unattended in vehicles. Avoid leaving computer in extreme hot or cold temperatures, such as in a car.

· Do protect the laptop LCD screen from damage by pointing, poking, or other abrasions. Do not touch the screen. Do not place any foreign objects on the keyboard (such as a pencil, pen, etc.) that could be smashed into the monitor screen when the top is closed. LCD screens can be cleaned with a static-free soft cloth. Do not spray window cleaner on the screen.

· Your teachers may have established standards for laptop use in their respective classrooms. Ask for their permission if you need to start up the laptop in their classes.

· Each family will arrange for an internet connection at home in order for students to communicate and for access to online resources. The laptop will have a wireless network card for network access at school soon; laptop will require an Internet Service Provider (ISP) at home which is accessed via the computer modem.

· Do not install additional anti-virus software. Any additional anti-virus installation will corrupt the existing configurations.

· Personal software may not be added to the original configuration supplied by the school (except for printer drivers and software necessary to connect to home ISP).

· Laptops may not be used to play music (audio CDs, online music sources, etc.) during the school day unless required by a specific assignment and under a teacher's supervision.

· No music or video files including MP3, AVI, MPEG, MP4 (or similar types) may be downloaded via internet and none can be stored on the hard drive of the school-owned laptop due to issues of copyright ownership and access provided by online sources.

· No games should reside on the computer hard drive. Interactive online games reduce network bandwidth, and are not allowed.

· Personal email is not allowed at school. This includes AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, and other similar accounts. Absolutely no online chatting at school, or downloading of chat software.

· File-sharing is not allowed.

· Use the electrical adapter to the laptop whenever possible so that battery life is extended. Politely ask your teachers to provide specific battery-charging areas in the classroom and guidelines for use.

· Backup of document files is the responsibility of the student.

· Any malfunctions of the hardware or software should be reported to Mr. Yu as soon as possible.

Chinese @ South 明州南高中文