How To Use the PC and Projector in SN 011

 
  1. First, go to the TA Office (SN 009) and sign up for a time slot (posted on the door).  Make sure your partner is also available for that time.  Each team should plan to rehearse in the classroom at least 48 hours before its scheduled presentation date.  Don’t wait till the last minute to sign up, because you may run into time trouble.  NOTE:  By the time you rehearse in the classroom, you should have rehearsed sufficiently elsewhere.  Rehearsal is limited to 30 minutes.
  1. IF USING THE CLASSROOM PC.  First, log on to PC #1, as follows:

a.       Here’s the info you need (don’t skip any of it): 

                        User name:       comp380. 

                        Password:         [If you didn’t write it down during class, you must contact one of the                                                 COMP 380 staff for it.]

                        Log on to:         Click the drop-down arrow and select   SN011MAIN-CS (this                                                       computer).  You will not be able to log on to UNC-COMPSCI with this                                                 user name.   Now press OK.

b.       It will take a few minutes to load the right desktop features & MINDPATH software, so be patient.   You should now have access to the local hard drive, as well as access to the Internet.  The MINDPATH software that auto-loads will enable you to use the remote mouse;  more below…

c.       When you get a message about Obtaining new AFS Tokens, just press Cancel.

d.       MINDPATH.  If the Mindpath window is still visible, you can minimize it (but don’t close out of the application if you want to use the remote mouse).  The remote mouse/pointer can be used to advance your PowerPoint slides.  Be sure the receiver (red light) is facing in your direction (the receiver is the small black object affixed in front of the computer or desk, about the size of a computer mouse; ask if not sure.)  I’m sure you’ve seen me use it often.

e.       OK, you’ll find a shortcut to the COMP 380 Presentations Here folder.  Open the folder, and find your section’s folder.  This is where you should store your PowerPoint files.  Be sure your filenames are unique to your team so you don’t inadvertently replace another (i.e., if everyone names their file  comp380.ppt, we’re in trouble.

§         NOTE:  If you bring your Powerpoint files on a USB flash drive (a/k/a thumb drive; flash memory drive; jump drive; pen drive; key drive), NOTE that there’s a USB two-port hub sitting on the desk that you may use, which may be more convenient.

f.         If you need SOUND, be sure the volume settings are not muted or turned too low.  (Click on the Volume icon in the system tray—looks like a tiny speaker).
  1. IF USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PC.  Connect your notebook to the two cables you find on the front desk—one is an Ethernet cable, and the other is a large black 15-pin cable with thumb screws. 
  1. FIND THE CONTROL PANEL (touch screen) on front desk.  Touch the screen firmly to Start the System   Next, PRESS the yellow START SYSTEM button.  PRESS buttons FIRMLY.

            The MAIN SCREEN has seven control buttons along the top.  The purpose for each button             should be obvious, but those you will need to use are explained here:

§         Press the LIGHTS Button:  Press the ALL ON button first, then press the INDIVIDUAL DIMMER CONTROL button at the bottom of the screen.  From there, use the down arrows to turn OFF the Ovhd Fluoro lights and the Board Fluoro lights.  That setting works pretty well; however, feel free to experiment.  We caution you not to set it too dark.                        Cont’d

 

§         Press the PROJ Button:   Press the POWER ON buttons for both the Front Project and Rear Projector.  That should also bring the screens down automatically.  (Note that should you need the white board behind the front screen, you can control the screen from the SCREEN button.)

o        WARNING:  Do not turn off the projectors until you are sure you are finished and no one is waiting.  It takes a full 3 min to power them back on.

o        CLASSROOM PC:  For both the Front and Rear Projectors, press the COMPUTER 1 buttons, respectively.   Check to see that both are displayed on the screens.  [If it’s stubborn, toggle again by pressing another setting—like COMPUTER 2—and  press the COMPUTER 1 button again, firmly.]

o        NOTEBOOK PC.  For both the Front and Rear Projectors, press the NOTEBOOK buttons, respectively.   Check to see that both are displayed on the screens.

§         If your notebook’s desktop image is not coming up on the screens:  hold down the Fn key [on your keyboard] WHILE you hold down the F7 key. 

§         Press the AUDIO Button:  Press the control button to increase or decrease volume, as you need to while you test your slides, videos, etc.

5.    BEFORE you leave!  If no one else is waiting to use the equipment: 

§         Log off of the classroom PC if you used it (do not shut it down),  and

§         Press “System Reset” button on the Control Panel.

If you run into problems, the TSC Help Desk is located at SN 130 (or dial extension 1872 from the classroom phone).  Also feel free to try my office number first:  1816.  If you can’t find any of us, walk over to David Musick’s office (0 level hallway, right near the classroom if you exit the side door), in SN 1772 and see if he can help.  Finally, try Linda Houseman at 1758.  IDENTIFY yourself as a COMP 380 student.

 

NOTE:  The PC includes the Office 2003 suite, Internet access, & a DVD-ROM player; and the classroom has a VCR.  The room also has an overhead projector.

 

 

 

30 October 2006

Additions (sent via email):  7 November 2006