What is it?

The Acer Chromebook C740 series laptop is a portable unit with a long lasting battery, providing those with or without a Google account access to a computer. Once connected with your own WiFi, this laptop will allow you to browse the internet. The Chromebook will also allow you to use the many Google account features, such as Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Hangouts, if you choose to log into your Google account upon booting up the computer. A corded mouse has been provided with this device for those more comfortable with mouse navigation instead of a touchpad. An accompanying mobile hotspot is light and portable, which makes it quick and convenient to access the Internet anytime, in locations where T-Mobile wireless network is available.

Who is it for?

Anyone who is in need of a laptop for personal or professional use and also is in need of wireless internet.

What is included?

This kit includes:

• 1 Acer Chromebook (C740 Series)
• 1 Chromebook AC power cord
• 1 Logitech B100 full-size corded mouse
• 1 Alcatel Hotspot (in protective case, coverage by T-Mobile, “Hotspot #4”)
• 1 Hotspot AC power cord
• 1 Hotspot USB charging cable
• 2 user’s manuals (laminated sheets on key ring/one laminated sheet)

How does it work?

The included instruction packet should tell you all you need to know to get started. For a digital copy of the Acer Chromebook manual, please click HERE. For a copy of the mobile hotspot quick guide, click HERE.

What you need

You may need to charge the Chromebook laptop battery and the mobile hotspot battery to use this kit. Although previous borrowers may leave the batteries with some charge left, we cannot guarantee how long they will last, so putting time aside before you start your project to charge the batteries with the provider chargers are encouraged. You do not need a Google account to use this laptop. See manual to learn how to browse as a guest user.

Please note that this kit/items within this kit may be used to store and/or transfer your personal data. If you upload, transfer, or log-in to collect your personal data on any such devices in this kit, please remember to delete your data and/or log-out of your accounts before returning items to the library. Library staff will not always be able to check every item to assure personal data has been completely deleted. If you notice personal data stored on any device you borrow, please feel free to either delete the information or contact the staff at the library so we can delete the data upon return.

The Fine Print

• This kit may be borrowed for one week. One renewal is permitted, provided there are no reserves waiting.
• Borrower must be a MVLC library card holder with an account in good standing.
• Must be picked-up and returned to the Ipswich Public Library Circulation Desk.
• The kit will remain on borrower’s account until a staff member is able to check kit condition.
• Fines may be issued for both missing/damaged kit parts or for the loss/damaging of the whole kit. The total replacement cost for this kit is $271.00.