Did you know that you can connect your Laptop Lender laptop to docking monitors available on all campuses and use your laptop with a mouse and keyboard similarly to a desktop computer? Mice and keyboards are pre-connected to the docking monitors – all you need to do is connect the laptop to the monitor with the pre-connected USB-C cable.
The Laptop Lender service replaces most of the shared desktop computers (IT stations) previously used on campuses. Compared to fixed-location computer stations, Laptop Lenders make it easier for degree students and University staff to work by enabling them to move freely around the University’s campuses with their laptops. You can use the loan laptop in the HelsinkiUni network coverage area, in other words, on virtually all campuses in buildings owned by the University of Helsinki.
Instructions and tips for using the Laptop Lender
NB! Use the Laptop Lender service primarily through the service’s website. This allows you to log in to the service and conveniently reserve a loan laptop using the device you use instead of using the touchscreen of the Laptop Lender. At the end of a successful reservation, the system will give you a PIN code that you can use to lend the laptop.
- See the IT Helpdesk instructions for using Laptop Lenders
- The loan laptop contains all the same programs as a University desktop computer. You can also install additional programs on your loan device from the Software Centre
- Unlike using a desktop computer, you are free to choose the location on the campus where you want to use your loan laptop. The laptops operate in the HelsinkiUni network coverage area, in other words, on virtually all campuses in buildings owned by the University of Helsinki.
- The laptop must always be returned to the same Laptop Lender.
- You can reserve a laptop for your use on the day before to ensure that you will have it when you need it. Laptop Lenders lend laptops for 1, 4 and 8 hours.
Laptop Lender and docking monitor locations
- For Laptop Lender locations see the University Library website
- For docking monitor locations see the University Library website
Welcome to borrowing Laptop Lender laptops!