Computer acquisition and safety

1.

2.

Keep all food and drinks away from
computer and equipment.
Liquid spills may cause an electrical
shock or the computer not to operate
properly.

3.

Be careful when connecting cables to the
computer system
Never attempt to repair the computer while it
is on.
Make sure the power is turned off and the
computer is unplugged.
You might touch a part that conducts
electricity.

4.

Remove/insert external storage devices
(CD/DVD, USB jump drives) when
light is OFF or prompted to remove.

5.

Secure power cords from traffic.

6.

Use equipment covers to protect
hardware from dust.

7.

Turn off the computer during
electrical storms.
If there is an electrical storm,
students may be instructed to turn
off the equipment.
If the power goes off, all
equipment must be turned off.

8.

Maintain appropriate room
temperature and humidity levels.
Keep ventilation openings clear
and free.

9.

Always use surge protectors.
Surge protectors can help guard
against lightning.
Students should never unplug or turn
off surge protectors for any reasons in
the lab.

10.

NEVER open email attachments from
unknown sources. You could expose
computer to dangerous viruses.
Do NOT bring outside external
storage devices the lab. You could risk
bringing viruses into the lab.

11.

Canned air can be used to clean your
computer keyboard.
Never spray your computer with
household cleanser to keep it clean.

12.

Always handle disks properly and with
care.
Do NOT bend and keep disks at room
temperature.
Do NOT write on disks label with a
pencil. Use only a felt tip pen to write on
disks.
Do NOT place disks close to TVs or other
electronic devices.

13.

Do NOT bring grooming materials to the
computer workstations.
Hair should NOT be brushed or “fixed” at
the workstation.

14.

When keyboarding, the keyboard should be
kept positioned at the FRONT edge of the
desk.
Students should always use proper
keyboarding posture and sit correctly in their
chairs.

15.

Never bang the mouse or on the keys.
Always use a light touch with these
input devices.

16.

Computers must be shut down properly.
Students in the last period are responsible for
turning off the computer each day.

17.

Student should NOT horseplay in the
computer lab.
You could damage the equipment.

18.

Save the document you are working on
every 5 minutes.
Always save your work on your student
drive or (S:\ drive);

19.

Laptops should NOT be moved from one
station to another without permission.
Laptops should be held by holding one hand
under the bottom and other holding the
screen.
Do NOT unplug the USB mouse from laptop.
Labels, keys, and the red mouse button should
NOT be removed from laptop.