Guidelines for iBook Portable Lab

In order to facilitate ease of use and prolong the life of the equipment, we ask that you please observe these guidelines concerning the usage of the iBook Portable Computer Lab.

1. Position the Lab Cart within reach of a wall outlet and plug in the orange power cord.
2. Unplug the iBook computers from their power supplies inside the cart, and distribute them to the students.

Projecting

1. Connect the iBook to the projector with the provided VGA cable. Power on the projector first, followed by the laptop.
2. Use the "Source" button on the projector until you get the desired projection. Use the "Keystone" button on the projector to adjust the quality of the projection.

Take-Down

1. At the end of class, students should close all programs and shut down the computer using the drop-down menu at the top of their screens labeled with an apple. Closing the lid DOES NOT shut down the computer but puts it into a sleep mode that slowly discharges the battery and keeps programs loaded.
2. Place the laptops, turned off, into the Lab Cart with the power outlet facing out, and connect them to their power sources.
3. Return the Lab Cart to the Curriculum Library, or if the library is closed, to another secure location. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet to ensure that all of the laptops are fully recharged for the next class session.