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Eligibility

Any Bradley faculty member or staff member may check out a loaner laptop from ITMS for short term use up to one week. Students may also check out a laptop to support classroom activities with an authorization note from their instructor.  Long term checkout is reserved for part-time/temporary faculty requiring semester long use. This must be approved in writing by the Dean of their college who will notify ITMS. ITMS staff are not authorized to distribute laptops without Dean level notification. Loaner laptops are distributed based on availability.

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Checking Out A System

Loaner laptops may be checked out from ITMS in Room 237, Jobst Hall. Call 677-2331 or stop by to check short-term availability. Systems are to be returned to the same location during normal business hours.

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Support

As previously stated, these systems are not supported by Information Resources and Technology (IRT). They have no warranty repair coverage and parts are not available. Any loaner laptop not working properly is to be returned to Jobst 237, where a replacement loaner may be issued if one is available.  Because these systems are not supported by Bradley, it is very important that you back up your files to a departmental server or some type of removable storage. ITMS recommends that you invest in a USB Thumbdrive, an external CD-R drive, or some other removable media to store your files. Depending on your usage and storage requirements, both may needed. These devices are available at a reasonable price from Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Max, Office Depot, and on-line. Departments purchasing this product may contact Campus Computer Sales - x2947 for assistance. AV Services has two portable CD burners available for temporary check out to assist in backing up files. 

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System Configuration

The laptop that you are issued is configured with the following hardware and software. Installation of any special use software is to be performed by the individual checking out the laptop. Prior to returning the laptop, please remove any software applications and files that you have installed to the hard drive.  General configuration:

*Ethernet cables or batteries are not provided and can be purchased from Campus Computer Sales - x2947.

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Damage, Loss or Theft

Please take care of the loaner system in a secure, environmentally appropriate location at all times. Report any loss or theft to campus security and ITMS immediately.

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Care & Safety

• Do not leave your laptop in an automobile or other location that is exposed to the weather for any length of time. The LCD panel is usceptible to damage from heat, cold, and moisture.
• As with any computer, keep liquids away from the keyboard.
• Keep your office door closed and locked even if you step out for just a few minutes.
• Lock your laptop in a desk or file cabinet drawer or secure it with a security device overnight or when you will be out of the office for an extended period of time.
• When traveling, make sure the laptop is in your possession at all times.
• To protect the LCD panel, do not set any heavy objects on the laptop. Also be careful not to overpack your laptop case with items that could press on the screen.
• Keep the laptop out of high-traffic areas at home and in public areas where it would be more likely to be accidentally damaged.
• If you leave Bradley University for any reason or you wish not to keep your laptop computer, it is your responsibility to return it to ITMS AV Services in Jobst Hall 237.

Questions

Questions regarding the loaner laptop program may be directed to Nial Johnson, x2334.

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