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  1. UF Computer and Software Requirement
    Official UF policy on the student computer requirement, and requirements by College.
  2. Set up laptop to use CIRCA's wireless services:
    How to set up laptop with your Gatorlink Account in UF.
  3. Set up laptop for wireless communication:
    It is a step-by-step tutorial to teach you how to set up laptop for wireless communication at UF.

    Connection to wireless is different for Shands and the Health Science Center, and must be done seperately.
  4. HSC Connection
    Basic steps and frequently asked questions.
  5. Shands Connection - for Windows
    Basic steps and frequently asked questions.
  6. Shands Connection - for MacOS
    Basic steps and frequently asked questions.

 

PDA

The Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is an essential tool in many people's professional and personal life.
Depending on the PDA and the software installed, this handheld device can help perform a variety of tasks, such as look up a phone number, check a schedule, arrange financial services, and a growing variety of timely functions.

    NEW! A new PDA software tool is available to help first responders when they arrive at a hazardous materials incident, such as a chemical spill. The National Library of Medicine has released WISER, the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. A desktop and web version will also be available soon, hopefully in time for hurricane season.
    More information and downloads are on the NLM's WISER homepage.

  1. PDA Choices:
    Palm
    The Swiss Army knife of portable computers. Palm devices literally fit in the palm of your hand and are used by millions to track appointments, maintain address lists, keep tabs on to-do lists, and look up reference information. With more than 5,000 Palm program software downloads available on the Internet, customization opportunities seem endless; however, downloaded schedules, lists, and spreadsheets are usually read-only.
    Pocket PCs
    Pocket PCs are Palm-like devices that use an improved Microsoft operating system (Windows CE) to run stripped-down versions of MS Word, Excel, and other programs. Pricier than Palm devices, they feature snazzy color and graphics.
    Department of Information Technology recommends some PDAs.
  2. PDA set up
    Specifications on how to set up your PDA to sync and transfer information with a computer.
  3. PDA software downloads
    Want to enlarge PDA functions? Go to PDA Street, Handango & Tucows PDA for more information and update functions.