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
The department recommends that you wait to purchase software until you arrive on campus. Software is often available at a reduced educational rate through UMD Stores. Adobe Creative Suite is required. Additional software may be required as you progress through the program.
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 often available at a reduced rate through the UMD Stores.
Art + Design majors are encouraged to purchase the Adobe Creative Suite Software at a reduced student price offered in the UMD stores Computer Corner.
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.
* Set your MacBook Pro on a stable work surface.
* Keep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
* Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and fog.
* The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet. Do not place magnetically sensitive material or devices within 1 inch (25 mm) of this port.
* Never push objects of any kind into the MacBook Pro ventilation openings.
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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.
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
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/
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE CENTER
Can help you with:
* Internet connectivity problems
* Wireless networking
* Viruses and spyware
* E-mail and file storage
* Using specific software programs
* Setting up your computer
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE LOCATIONS:
Kirby Plaza 146
Mon-Thur: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Fri : 8:00am - 4:00pm
Library 118
Mon-Thur: 6:00pm - midnight
Fri : 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: noon - midnight
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
Real time Lab usage
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/labs/stats/
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
Lost money in a card reader... OR The printer did not print correctly?
Find the consultant in the lab (we're wearing the yellow lanyards) OR call our Computer Lab Help Line at ext. 8052 and a consultant will come to the lab.
SAMBA >> MY FILES > MY WEB
What is Samba:
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/computing/samba/
ITSS's Samba server allows you to create personal file storage space on your central system account and access your personal web space. Files you store here are backed up nightly. While there is no fee to create your personal directory, there is a charge for files stored here (see Rates and Fees for details).
MANAGE YOUR FILE STORAGE > MYFILES > MYWEB
Avoid overusing your allotted file storage (100 MB)
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/computing/files/
Mac OSX: Setting up personal file storage
You must be on the UMD network to connect to the Samba MyFiles or MyWeb.
OR configure to connect from off campus.
http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/computing/samba/www-mac.html
Note: Samba does not allow file names containing many common punctuation marks such as * { } = < > & / ? " ; You may have to rename some of your files if you have problems copying them to your SAMBA directories.
AUDIO VISUAL CHECKOUT
Digital still cameras and Video Equipment
The AV checkout desk is located in KPlz 175.
Hours open:
M - Th 7:30 am - 10:00 pm;
F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
ITSS Multimedia Hub
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!
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