DANA Care Checklist & Contract

  
Student Name (Print)_____________________  Grade: __________

Dana Serial Number __________________  Dana ID # ____________
Handling the Dana:
bulletRead & follow the "START HERE" Card (in bag)  BEFORE you do anything with your Dana.
  1. Charge Dana for at least 6 hours. Light will turn green.
  2. Calibrate Dana using the stylus and screen. Press the on/off key to turn the Dana on. Follow the screen instructions to calibrate the screen and stylus, then set the correct date and time. Tap DONE when you are through.
  3. Install Dana Desktop Software on your computer. Before connecting Dana to your computer, you MUST install the Dana Desktop Software. (Keep the CD in your Dana bag when not in use.) Your teacher will have to log on to the school computer before you can load this software. You may wish to load the software on your teacher's computer so that the teacher has access to your downloaded assignments. The installation CD has a sticker with Install Dana Desktop Software First. Put the Dana Software CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer and double click on the install icon. If prompted to do so, restart the computer after installing the software.
  4. Synchronize information on your computer with Dana. You must connect your Dana to the computer with the software using the USB cable provided. Simultaneously press and hold down the function and sync keys on your Dana. When synchronization is finished, you'll see a message that the HotSync operation is complete. "Hotsync" synchronizes information and applications on your computer with Dana. Any software applications that you installed in step 3 will now be copied to the Dana.
bulletIf carrying the Dana any distance (down the hall, home, from class to class), always carry the Dana in its bag.
bulletDo NOT set anything ON TOP of the Dana bag (i.e. books, backpack, purse, etc)
bulletDo NOT drink or eat while using the Dana. Most handheld or laptops have been ruined by drinking a coke while working on the device.  DO NOT place beverages or hold beverages while working on the Dana.
bulletDo NOT get the Dana wet. Do not spray anything onto the Dana. If the screen is dirty, use a lightly damp cloth to gently wipe the screen.
bulletDo NOT push on the screen or poke the screen with fingers, pencils, or other items.
bulletDo NOT kink or put strain on any of the cords or cables. Watch the gray connector to the network!!! That is very easy to break.
bulletUsers are to never leave the technology tool unattended or anywhere where it may be stolen, damaged by water or extreme heat/cold.Do NOT subject your technology tools to extreme temperatures.  Don't leave in a hot car or freezing environment.
bulletDo NOT store your technology tools unused for a long period of time. Humidity can corrupt the system in a closed environment like a bag or closet.
bulletRequire all technology tools to be returned to the Technology Department at least once a year for updating, inventory purposes, and regular district maintenance.  Danas must be returned on the date designated by the Technology Department for this maintenance (usually in May).
bulletEmail any member of the technical department if you are having technical difficulties (tech@arpisd.org )
bulletReport IMMEDIATELY any damage to the technology or if it is stolen. We have warrantees that may cover the technology tool, if it is reported in a timely manner. If returned to the Tech Department broken and not reported. Damaged may be charged to the student.

Charging the Dana:

bulletWhen the Dana is not in use, it should be charging. You may charge the Dana in a classroom, but be sure that it is in a safe place where no one will knock it off a table or place something on top of it.
bulletThe AC power adpator should be placed NEXT TO the Dana in the Bag--NOT on top of the Dana.
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bulletThe power adaptor should be plugged into a surge protector --NOT a wall plug. If you do not have a surge protector at home, charge your Dana at school.

Maximizing rechargeable battery life:

bulletDana's rechargeable battery works best when used regularly. For maximum battery life and performance, fully chare the battery using the provided AC adaptor (see picture above), then allow the battery to discharge until the low battery warning message appears before recharging the battery again. A new Dana, or one that has not been used in several months, may need 3 to 5 charge/discharge cycles for the battery to reach maximum capacity.

Software for Dana:

bulletFollow the directions carefully for loading the software. It MUST be loaded on the computer first before you plug your Dana into a computer.
bulletSelect computers in your teachers classrooms to load your Dana software on. Your Dana has a name (Dana 1, Dana 2, Dana 3, etc.) Use this name when you load your software to identify your Dana on the computer (profile) because other students may be using the same computer to download (Hotsync) their Dana. Be careful when you Hotsync that you select the correct Dana profile (DANA 1, DANA 2, etc.)
bulletHotsync your Dana at least once a day to keep it from "freezing" due to over extended memory use.

I have read and understand the content on this page. I hereby agree to follow these guidelines.

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Student Signature Parent Signature Sponsoring Teacher Signature

Reason Dana is being checked out to this student: __________________________________

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DATE Checked Out___________________   Date Checked In _____________________
  The campus counselor should maintain these contracts until the Dana has been checked in. Then file this contract as proof of use by the campus. Copies may be requested by the district.