UMD ART + DESIGN >> LAPTOP CARE
All students admitted to the Art and Design Department beginning Fall 2008 are required to bring a Mac Laptop (MacBook Pro) with the following minimum requirements:
* 15” display
* 2 GB of RAM
* 120 GB hard drive
* SuperDrive Recommended:
* 3 yr. AppleCare Protection Plan, Recommended Software
MORE LAPTOP REQUIREMENT INFO:
http://www.d.umn.edu/unirel/homepage/technology.html
The department recommends that you wait to purchase software until you arrive on campus. Software is available at a reduced rate through the UMD Stores Computer Corner. Art + Design majors are encouraged to purchase the Adobe Creative Suite.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR LAPTOP
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/care/
Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the manual before operating your MacBook Pro. Be sure to keep the instructions handy for your reference and for others.
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Hey! It cost you a bunch of money... so keep an eye on it!
Your new laptop wasn't cheap. Don't leave it unattended. Security cameras mounted in labs should help, but you are responsible for this valuable tool.
COMPUTER HELP
Contact the Information Technology Systems and Services
ITSS Help Desk, 218/726-8847
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/students/
COMPUTER LABS ON CAMPUS
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/labs/maps/index.html
Computer Lab Schedules
https://summit.d.umn.edu/r25/html/Computer_Labs.html
PRINTING IN LABS
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/labs/printing/faq.html
Your computer can be configured to print to the printers in the ITSS labs. All you have to do is click on a few links on our UnipriNT setup page.
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/labs/printing/pharos.html
Multimedia Hub
NEW LOCATION in Library 260
Phone: (218)726-6087
Email: mmedia@d.umn.edu
If you want to incorporate video, sound, images, text, and/or animation into a presentation, lecture, or class the Multimedia Hub of ITSS can help. Free services for students! ALSO CAMERA CHECKOUT > Digital still cameras and Video Equipment
LEARN ABOUT LAPTOP ERGONOMICS
The design of laptops violates a basic ergonomic requirement for a computer, namely that the keyboard and screen are separated. Pay special attention to how you use your laptop because improper workstation set up can cause you physical problems.
http://www.apple.com/about/ergonomics
http://www.dehs.umn.edu/ergo_office_laptop.htm
http://www.macworld.com/2005/12/secrets/janmobilemac/index.php
http://www.gannett.cornell.edu/healthAtoZ/healthAdvice/laptopErgo.html
http://web.mit.edu/atic/www/disabilities/rsi/workstation.html
STRETCH REGULARLY
http://ergonomics.about.com/od/treatmentprevention/ss/essentstretches.htm
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