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Surface Pro 4
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the main faculty/staff laptop/tablet used on campus provided by Martin Luther College. It was deployed in Summer 2016. This page is meant to capture some of the tips, tricks, and information regarding your usage of the device.
Introduction
- Surface Pro 4 introductory presentation by Prof. James Carlovsky - YouTube (April 2016)
- Surface Pro 4 introductory presentation by Prof. James Carlovsky - Google Slides (April 2016)
- Microsoft Surface Pro 4 product website - Microsoft
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Questions & Answers
How can I play DVDs?
There is no built-in DVD player in the Surface Pro 4, but adding the ability to play CDs and DVDs is easy by utilizing an external DVD drive. Walmart and Amazon have many options available for a reasonable price if you have the need. Here are a list of a few (current as of May 3, 2016):
These drives are small enough to be slipped into a case and carried to the classroom as well. There are more than enough USB ports both in the classroom and in your office to accommodate an external DVD drive when needed.
Some external DVD drives will also be available to check out from Network Services.
How can I power my Surface while in the classroom?
The Surface Dock at your office desk provides power along with all of the additional port options. You do not need to use your power adapter in your office at any time (and, indeed, cannot because the Surface Dock uses the same port on your Surface).
The hope is that, for the vast majority of cases, the battery inside of the Surface Pro 4 will be sufficient to get through a class (or three) in most cases.
However, because power is provided by the Surface Dock in your office, you are encouraged to keep your power adapter with you while going to class or traveling. Network Services is going to work to provide ease of access in the classrooms to power strips so that plugging and unplugging power adapters will be easy enough to do. This will benefit the students and guests who will be presenting in the classrooms as well.
In the case that you feel there is a need for an additional power adapter, genuine Microsoft adapters can be purchased from Amazon or a 3rd party adapter can be purchased as well.
If you have questions, please feel free to talk with Network Services.
