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Ringling College Notebook Computer Program

Quick links to information about your notebook:

• About the Notebook Program 
  • The Purpose of the Notebook Program
  • Return Dates
  • What’s Included
• Ringling College Software Center (Mac Users)
• Notebook Computer Safety and Security 
  • It is not a “Laptop”
  • User Password
  • Report Theft, Loss, or Damage
•  Powering Up and Shutting Down the Notebook Computer
•  Store Files in One Location  
  • Meet the Documents Folder
  • Safeguard Your Files with Frequent Backups 
•  Access Ringling College Network Resources  
  • Network Access
  • Wireless Access
  • Wireless Printing
  • Network Storage
  • Campus Portal 
  • Email
  • Campus Laboratory Printers
•  Available Software  
  •  How to Obtain All Available Software 
  •  Sharing Ringling’s License On and Off Campus
  •  Software Updates: How to Keep the Notebook Up-to-Date
  •  Removing Ringling licensed software to install your own
•  Support 
  • Parts and Labor Coverage
  • Notebook Insurance Recommended
  • Institutional Technology Notebook Support
•  Important Documents
  • The Notebook Web Site
  • MacBook Pro User's Guide: 2012-2014 (PDF)
  • MacBook Pro User's Guide: 2011 (PDF)
  • The User Agreement
    • Macbook Pro Notebook Agreement
    • HP Z-Book Notebook Agreement
   

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The Purpose of the Program

The Wireless Notebook Computer Program is an initiative to provide notebook computers for all entering freshmen and new incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors to augment their instructional laboratory experience and contribute to a more effective higher education learning appreciation.  We believe that the artist’s success in today’s competitive world is dependent on both creative vision and expertise. Ringling College is committed to providing students with knowledge and technical experience needed for lifelong learning. We believe that continued use of the notebook can enhance that adventure.

Designed for the Creative Professional, the ZBook x2 G4 is an Ultrabook Qualified notebook and tablet computer with an Intel® Core™ i7-8650U processor (1.9 GHz, up to 4.2 GHz with Turbo Boost, 8 MB Cache, 4 core).

It has a 14" diagonal UHD DreamColor B-LED UWVA for FHD Webcam + IR slim Touchscreen (3840x2160) and contains  a NVIDIA® Quadro® M620 2 GB dedicated GDDR5 graphics chipset.

It has 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR4 2133 of main memory (RAM) and for storage contains a 512 GB Z Turbo Drive G2 MLC Solid State Drive (SSD)

Wireless capabilities include an Intel® 8265 ac 2x2 (802.11ac Wi-Fi)+Bluetooth 4.2 chip so you can get online quickly and also use the Touchpad Backlit Soft Cover keyboard either attached magnetically with its quick connect feature or wirelessly several feet away!

On the outside it has a 720P wIR/8MP Dual Webcam plus a full resolution camera on the back so you don't have to waste time transferring pictures and you can take selfies or sign in optionally with facial recognition! If that's not your thing, it also comes equipped with a Fingerprint Reader for secure, quick login without needing to type a password.

Did we mention there's a stylus too? You will be able to draw directly on the 4K Dreamcolor display up to a billion colors using the ZBook x2 Pen, which doesn't require charging!

A 4 years parts, 4 years labor Warranty covers all parts and labor for manufacturer defects during your entire tenure here. By checking out the notebook you are agreeing be financially responsible for excessive damage, loss,or theft, and since those things are not covered under the manufacturer warranty, we highly encourage you to purchase renter's insurance.

We have your software needs taken care of as well - A current Ringling-owned Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office license come pre-installed. 

Note: Incoming transfer students are supplied with a notebook matching what the rest of their peers would have received as incoming freshmen, so brand, model, and software specifications may not necessarily match what is listed above.

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Return Dates

Notebook computers, the power adapters, and included accessories are due back within five days of graduation, withdrawal, or dismissal from Ringling College. Students may keep the notebook over the summer as long as they are registered for the upcoming semester.

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