The Unit has a laptop and projector for shared use. The priority use is for presentations and seminars. Allocation of this equipment is managed by the 18WS Administrators.
The laptop is only for use within the IOE buildings. It must not be taken off-site.
The laptop and projector can be booked via the main office. Any such bookings will be entered in the room-bookings calendar. Please check the room bookings calendar BEFORE contacting the administrators.
The laptop is running Windows 2000 and Office 2003, and can be used stand-alone or on the IOE network. You can also use a data stick or you can choose between floppy or CD-ROM by plugging in the appropriate module to the right-hand bay.
Before switching on, make sure the correct module is installed (CD-ROM or Floppy), and also make sure the NETWORK CABLE is connected if you're going to be using the network. To switch on, connect the power supply and press the large power button (located to the rear of the keyboard).
To switch off, choose "Shut down" when logging off, and wait for it to power down before unplugging
There's two different ways to log on; "Network" and "Local".
You can use Local logon to run a presentation from a data stick, CD or floppy or from the laptop's hard drive. It's recommended to use local logon when doing a presentation with a projector, as the machine will be exempt from possible network errors. To log on locally, use "user" and "user" for both the user name and password, and choose "SSRULAP30 (This computer)" for the domain. There's a folder called "d:\work" for putting local files in.
Network logon is useful if you need the internet or EPPIReviewer. You can also copy files to the laptop hard disk. To use the network logon, connect the network cable to a wall point. At logon, set domain to IOE and enter your UserName and Password.
Make sure you've powered up the laptop before the projector.
Unpack the projector, set it up on a table, adjust the legs at the front to get the desired tilt angle. Connect the mains lead. Carefully remove the lens cap by squeezing the two tabs and pulling away.
Insert the mains lead at the side, and then press the power button on the top.
Connect the video cable from the back of the laptop to the back of the projector. Use FN+F8 on the laptop keyboard (FN+F5 on some laptops) to cycle between the screens. e.g. "Laptop only", "Projector only", "Both at once".
On rare occasions, if the projector screen says "no signal" you may need to press the "input" button on the top of the projector to cycle through the various projector inputs. Currently this should be 'Computer 2' and 'RGB'.
IMPORTANT note about switching off the projector - After use, the
projector has to go through a "cooling" cycle. To switch off the
projector; press the power button once (the text "Power Off" should
appear on the projection screen). Press the button again and this time the
projector lamp will turn off. The projector fans will then run at high speed for
approx 2 minutes and then the projector will power off. It's now safe to unplug
from the mains. Replace the lens cap, collapse the legs, and pack away.