Projector:
Sharp (The unit is mounted on the left side of the cart)
Default: power off
Resolution of projector is 1024 by 768 pixels. The Sharp can
project images from the computer, VCR/DVD, or from the visual presenter.
The unit is powered up with the on button. It will turn from
red to green when powered up, and you will hear the cooling fan turn
on. When powering the projector off, press the off button twice.
DO NOT turn off power to the podium until the cooling fan on the projector
has shut off.
Power
Podium power is supplied through the long cord attached to the bottom
of the cart. A surge protector on the shelf beneath the projector
turns on power to the projector, VCR/DVD, visual presenter and computer.
It takes about one minute to power up.
Switching Device
A Media Link controller has been installed on top of the cart.
Use this device to switch between the PC, the visual presenter, and
the VCR/DVD player.
Computer
(select "PC" on the Media Link)
PC Default: power off
Faculty may store information on the D drive under the "instructors"
folder using individual folders for each class (e.g., BIOCH 750).
Make sure no bare files are in the "instructors" folder, as these
will be deleted.
The keyboard shelf is beneath the podium top. You will need a key to open it.
Zip Drive
The computer is equipped with a 250 MB ZIP disk drive. It will
read Zip 100 and Zip 250 disks.
USB Mass Storage Device
The PC is equipped with a front-accessible USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connection located at the front, bottom of the PC. To connect your
device, insert the USB device firmly into the socket. It will be automatically
detected and will exist as drive letter "G:" in the menu
for the My Computer icon. When finished with using the device, stop
the device by right clicking on the "Safely Remove Hardware"
icon located at the bottom of the display near the time clock. (The
icon resembles a small card with a green arrow above it.) A dialog
box will appear letting you know you may remove the USB device. Note:
Be careful not to shut the podium door on your USB device while using
this connection.
Software aboard computers
IBM Pentium-Windows Operating System,
Adobe Acrobat Reader and Plug-ins, Corel Office Suite, Microsoft Office
Suite, Network connectivity tools, Netscape and Internet Explorer web
browsers, Audio CD Player, and PC-DVD Player.
Visual Presenter (Select "Document
Camera" on the Media Link)
Default: power off
The Epson is a camera projector for opaque materials, transparencies,
slides, and negatives, as well as three-dimensional objects.
The power switch is on the upper right side of the unit. The unit
is stored in the drawer on the right-hand side of the cart.
Press the document camera button on the Media Link. You will
see output to both the computer monitor and the projector unit.
To focus the Epson, zoom in closely on the image by pressing the "Tele"
button, then hit auto focus. While the auto focus button is
blinking, the camera is still focusing.
VCR/DVD
Player (Select "VCR" on the Media Link)
The VCR/DVD player is located on the shelf beneath the Visual Presenter.
The power switch is located on the front left side. The VCR is capable
of playing both VHS and Super VHS tapes. The audio from the player
will automatically begin playing through the stereo speaker on either
side of the shelf as soon as the VCR is started.
Viewing
monitor
Default: power on
The monitor, located to the right inside the computer cart, displays
the image from the VCR/DVD unit. A blue screen indicates that the VCR
side is on. A black background with a dancing DVD symbol indicates that
the DVD side is on.
Sound Controls
The speaker on the left side of the podium controls the volume for
all sound outputting devices. You may access this speaker at
the rear of the cart. For sound from the PC, the volume control for
the PC may also be used. Note: If adjusting any of the
volume controls, be sure to restore them to their previous position
before turning off the equipment.
e-Log
An electronic log or "e-log" has been created to assist the reporting
of problems. There is an icon on the instructor's computer desktop
which will launch the e-log. Enter your name in the appropriate
text box, select the room which has a problem from the drop-down menu
provided, and enter a brief description of the problem in the large
text box below. The URL for the e-log is http://www.k-state.edu/infotech/classrooms/e-log.htm,
and it can be accessed from any web browser.
Hot line
If you have problems while in a Technology Classroom a hotline is
available to you. Follow the procedure below:
The hot-line number is 2-5798.
Be sure to let the individuals know that you are using the Eisenhower
Computer Cart and what room you are using the equipment in should
they need to be physically present to resolve problems.
LISTSERV
You either have been or will be added to a mailing list named tc-l.
This will provide technology classroom updates and announcements for
all classrooms and individual classrooms. The subject line in e-mail
will indicate the individual room or all rooms. For more information
on LISTSERV mailing lists, see the web site at: http://www.k-state.edu/cns/services/listserv/.
Software Concerns
When evaluating software that might be used on a PC with this cart,
please ensure that it is compatible with Windows XP or. We will not
be able to support installation of software that is not Windows XP
compatible. DOS applications cannot be installed on the technology
classroom computers because they will cause a hole in the security.
You must notify iTAC Special Projects at least three weeks
in advance if you want special class related software installed.
The documentation for all classrooms and for the Eisenhower cart is located on a web page at http://www.k-state.edu/infotech/classrooms/Docindex.html Click on TC Documentation and select the appropriate room or resource. If you have a printer attached to your computer, you may print your own copy of the documentation.
If you have problems while using this cart, a hotline is available to you. Call anytime. The hot-line number is 2-5798