MOHLER LABS
LTS/Industrial Engineering Computing Lab
Room 210
August 2007

Site Availability

This PC site is available Monday through Friday 8am - 8pm when not reserved for class use. For a listing of other computer sites select Site Hours.

Hardware

This room contains (18) Dell Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz machines with 2GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD, and 256MB video. For a listing of hardware at other computing sites, select hardware.

Network - Printing

All computers in this room are connected via 100Baset which is connected to the fiber backbone network.  There is an HP Laserjet 4250dtn printer available to all computers in this room.

Problems

Before reporting a hardware or software problem, reload the software image from the server, i.e. do not reboot from the hard drive copy.  The reload takes about 7-8 minutes.  If the problem persists, call Library and Technology Services at x8HELP (x84357) and report the position letter and the nature of the problem.

The supplies contact is Joan Fox, who can be reached at X84955.  The faculty contact is Emory Zimmers    If these contacts are not available, contact Library and Technology Services at x84357.

Site Policies

• The use of  the printer is for small original copies, e.g. less than 50 pages.  Multiple copies and transparencies are prohibited.
• The computing facilities are for use by Lehigh faculty, staff and students only.
• Clients are expected to bring an audio headset to use audio services.
• Food is prohibited. Drinks with a screwed-on top only are acceptable.

Projection Equipment Description and Capabilities

The LCD Video projector is set up to project from the following sources: the local computer and from user-supplied VHS or SVHS devices via the auxiliary jacks on the tie plate located on the wall near the instructor’s station.  The computer is attached to the projector via a wall mounted interface.  The projector is controlled from the flat screen AMX touch panel, located on the wall to the side of the instructor's station.

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.  Trouble reports may be reported to the Help Desk at x8HELP (84357).

Usage of the Devices

1. Power up the projector by touching the AMX touch-screen located on wall to the right of the instructor station.  Two or three touches may be required, one if the screen is black, one for the room page, and one which says "To Turn on System Press Here".  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.  Select "PC" from the menu.  A volume button on the touch screen controls sound levels.
2. Power up the computer CPU and monitor (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 "LTS Guide to Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" for additional information on use of public sites.

3. To use a laptop with this system, disconnect the computer’s VGA connection from the interface plate and connect the client supplied laptop with an appropriate 15 pin VGA cable.  Select PC from the touch panel.  The laptop must be configured to send video to the VGA port (usually a function key).  Be sure to re-attach the computer cable before leaving the room.
4. Attach auxiliary devices to the tie plate interface as needed.
5. Touch the button on the AMX touch-pad that corresponds to the device to be projected.

   “Laptop” selects the local computer or the laptop if attached to the tieplate

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

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

   “Picture Off” blanks the projector image; "Picture On" reactivates the image

6. Adjust the volume by touching the Volume up or down arrows on the AMX touch-pad.  The “mute” button at the center of this control turns off the sound

Power Down the Equipment

1. Before leaving the room you MUST logout of the system.  Select “Start” and “Log Off”.  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 to turn off the projector and related equipment

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.  Select “Start” and “Log Off”, then follow the prompts to log on.
• 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.
• If there is no picture from a laptop, be sure the correct function keys have been activated at the laptop (varies among 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.

Notes on Computer Usage

See "LTS Guide to Public Computing Sites and Classrooms" for additional information on computer usage.