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November 2011

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TOUCH BASE

e-Newsletter


Content

1. HP Notebook Offering

2. Notebook Computer Charging Cabinets

3. Opening of Executive Training Rooms in SCC

4. Secure Your Data in USB Thumb Drive

5. Moodle E-learning System



1. HP Notebook Offering

Upon the successful completion of Fujitsu Notebook Sales, ITU is pleased to announce another notebook computer offering from an external vendor, Expert System on HP Notebook Computer. There are five categories of notebook namely, “Economy”, “Portable”, “Performance”, “Desktop Replacement” and “Multimedia” at special discount for your selection. You are welcome to visit IT Product Mega Sales Link in CPCE Portal (http://portal.cpce-polyu.edu.hk) for details. 

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2. Notebook Computer Charging Cabinets

In view of increasing demand for notebook charging service, ITU is to roll out a notebook charging facility in November 2011. Details are as follows:

Location
WK : 1/F, South Tower
HHB : 3/F (Tentative launch date: 30 Nov 2011)

The self-serve charging cabinets will setup as locker with power socket built-in. Students are requested to bring along their padlock when using this service.


Express-Charging Zone
In order to serve ‘quick-charging’ students, top row of this cabinet is reserved for express-charging purpose. Please note there is no lockable door in this zone and students are strongly advised to stay with their notebook when using express-charging service.

Please observe rules of governing this service at
http://www.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/itu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=43


Notebook Charging

3. Opening of Executive Training Rooms in SCC

In view of heavy demand on PC access in Student Computer Centres(SCCs) in peak seasons, ITU will open all executive training rooms inside SCC for student's use temporarily from Nov to mid Dec 2011. You are welcome to approach ITU helpdesk should you need further information.

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4. Secure your data in USB thumb Drive

ITU received some cases of losing important data in USB thumb drive, e.g., term paper document, project files. With the coming of project period, students are advised impose the following measurements to safeguard your data in USB thumb drive:

  • Copy your files from USB thumb drive to other location, e.g., home PC, regularly for backup purpose
  • Use USB thumb drive on PC only with updated Anti-Virus software installed
  • Enable password protection software on USB thumb drive, if available

If you need further information, you are welcome to approach ITU helpdesk.

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5. Moodle E-learning System

To facilitate the easy access to CPCE Libraries resources, we are pleased to inform you that several functions which connect to CPCE Libraries website are introduced in Moodle.

After logged into Moodle, the following functions are available on the left-hand side of the page.

•    Search for past examination papers
•    Link to resources by subject
•    Link to self-learning language materials
•    View my library record
•    Search library catalogue
 
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Besides, more course-specific resource are available when access to particular course page.

•    Search for reserved books
•    Search for course scheme on current and past semesters
 
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* Login to CPCE Libraries website may be required when accessing the resources outside HKCC campuses.


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