Iacocca Hall - Room A122
Computing Classroom
August 2007

Site Availability

The computer classroom is open for public use: (when classes are not scheduled) Monday through Thursday 6:30AM - 10:30PM, Friday 6:30AM - 5:30PM. Reservations for classes may be made through Library and Technology Services at ext. 83830.

Hardware

The computer lab contains (13) Dell Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz machines with 2GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD, and 256MB video.

You must complete a LAN login to use a public computer by typing your user name and password in the appropriate fields in the opening dialog box. Remember to log out when you are done. See the document "Guide to LTS Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" for additional information.

Before leaving the room you MUST logout of the system. Double click the bright yellow exclamation point icon on the Windows Desktop. You may then select "Shutdown" or "Logout": one button clears the system and leaves the computer ready for the next user; the other turns off the computer. If you make no selection your account will be logged out and the system will return to the login screen. If you fail to logout, the next user of the system will have access to your account and files.

Network - Printing

All computers in this room are connected via an 10baset Ethernet to the high-speed fiber backbone. The HP4250dtn laser printer located in this room can be accessed from any computer within the room.

Audio/Visual Equipment

The LCD Video projector is set up to project from the local computer and from the auxiliary jacks on the tie plate located on the wall to the left of the instructor's computer. The computer is equipped with a Zip drive, digital sound card, and CDROM. Devices are selected and controlled from the LCD AMX touch panel, also located on the wall. The local computer is connected to the backbone network and has access to the Novell server supporting the Library and Technology Services' public computers.

The auxiliary jacks on the tie plate include a 9-pin male VGA connector with associated network jack and stereo ¼" mini jack (for portable computers) and RCA video connector with associated RCA audio jacks (for cameras, VCRs, document presenters, etc. These auxiliary jacks are provided for client's who wish to use their own special equipment and associated cables. A special VGA cable is provided for use with laptop computers.

Assistance

Instructional Technology Support Services (ITSS) may be contacted at x83059 if you wish to arrange for training on this room's features prior to using the room. Hardware or software trouble reports may be reported to the Help Desk at x8HELP (84357).

Usage of the Presentation System

1. Power up the projector by touching the AMX touch-screen located on the top of the instructor station (two touches may be required). Please note that the projector turns on gradually and you may not see an image for 30 seconds. A message will display as the system turns on. Please be patient.
2. Power up the computer CPU and monitor if being used (buttons on monitor and computer). You must complete a LAN login to use a public computer by typing your user name and password in the appropriate fields in the opening dialog box. Remember to log out when you are done. See the document "LTS Guide to Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" for additional information on use of public sites.
3. Touch the button on the AMX touch-pad that corresponds to the device to be projected:

   "Aux. Video" activates the Auxiliary video jack (RCA connector) and associated RCA audio jacks for client-supplied video device.

   "PC" activates local computer.

   "Laptop" activates the auxiliary computer jack (special 9-pin male VGA and stereo mini audio jack) for client supplied laptop.

   "Aux. S-Video" is for a client supplied S Video device.

   "Picture Off" blanks the projector image, "Picture On" reactivates the image

4. Adjust the volume by touching the Volume up or down arrows on the AMX touch-pad. The "mute" button at the bottom of this control turns off the sound.

Power Down the Equipment

1. Before leaving the room you MUST logout of the system. Double click the bright yellow exclamation point icon on the Windows Desktop. You may then select "Shutdown" or "Logout": one button clears the system and leaves the computer ready for the next user; the other turns off the computer. If you make no selection your account will be logged out and the system will return to the login screen. If you fail to logout, the next user of the system will have access to your account and files.
2. Press "System Power Off" button on the AMX touch screen to turn off the projector and related equipment. A confirmation message will be displayed. Select "Yes" to turn off the system.

Potential Problem Areas

• You must login to every public site computer. If you find a computer that is not displaying the login screen, the previous user failed to logout. Double click the bright yellow exclamation point icon on the Windows Desktop, select "Logout", and wait for the login screen.
• The system is currently set to turn off automatically at 12 PM EST if anyone fails to turn it off. Should the system turn off inappropriately users may turn it back on with the AMX touch panel although there will be a delay while the system resets.
• Remember that a special cable is required to run laptop computers with this system. It will not work with off-the-shelf cables and adapters. Clients must know how to feed VGA signal out of their laptops.
• Note that the projector does not turn on instantly. It can take as long as 30 seconds for a picture to become visible. Please be patient when selecting inputs.
• If there is no sound, check the audio mute button and the volume up arrow on the AMX touch-pad.
• If there is no picture be sure the correct input is selected and that "picture off" has not been selected.

PROBLEMS

If you have hardware problems, call Library and Technology Services at X8HELP (X84357), and report the position letter of the failing unit and the problem. For printing supplies, contact Donna Toothman at X83230.

SITE POLICIES

• The use of the printer is for small original copies only (less than 50 pages), multiple copies are prohibited.
• Food or drink is prohibited.
• Clients are expected to bring an audio headset to use audio services from the computer equipment configured with this capability.
• The computing facilities are available for use by Lehigh faculty, staff and students.