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Department LCD and laptop Checkout Procedures and Troubleshooting
RESERVATIONS AND CHECKOUT:
Reservations: can be made by emailing tech@psych. Laptop and LCD reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis, with an emphasis on scheduling for undergraduate classes. We have three projectors and two department laptops available to faculty and graduate students. Media services also has equipment available for checkout.
In the email please include the following,
Full Name legibly printed:
location of use:
time:
date:
duration of the event:You can check to see if a projector or laptop is available at the time you need it by going to;
http://psychweb.uoregon.edu/calendar/calendar.htm
Equipment can be picked up in the work room next to the main office.
There is a sign-up sheet on the shelf above the equipment. Please print your name, and fill out the remainder of the sheet. When you return the projector check the returned box on the sheet. If you have reserved the projector overnight, please have it back as soon after 8:00am as possible. If you cannot return it before 9:00am the next day please let tech@psych.uoregon.edu know where we can pick it up (office or other secure location in Straub hall) in the case that someone needs the projector before you can return it.
When you check out the projector or laptop, please check to make sure that the following are in the case.
Projector:
White extension cord.
Power cord for projector.
monitor cable.Laptop:
Mouse.
PowerAdapter and cord.
Modular CDROM.
ethernet cable.If any of these are missing please contact tech@psych.uoregon.ed or let one of the office staff know so that they can contact us.
When you return the projector/laptop please make sure all the accessories are in the case.
PROJECTOR USE:
For best results, the projector should be turned on before you boot your laptop.
The projector's native screen resolution is 1024X768. You will get the best viewing results if your computer is set to the same resolution. The projector can emulate other modes, but results will vary.
When you are finished with your presentation please follow the shutdown instructions on the projector.
Press the power button twice. and Wait for the amber light. Not waiting can significantly reduce the life of the projector bulbs, which cost around $500.00 each.
The source button on the projector changes the input, Computer and Video are the input sources.
if the projected image is distorted, trapezoidal in shape, the keystone button can correct the display for most viewing angles.
Most laptops have multiple viewing modes, change modes on most Dells use the Fn+F8 key. This will toggle the display from LCD panel only, to Projector only, and to Projector and Panel. Switching modes can take as long as 30 seconds. Most other modern laptops have similar key combinations.
If you are having problems with projection and you have tried changing modes on the projector and on your laptop with no success, try rebooting the laptop. If the situation is still not remedied the main office should be able to reach one of the technical staff.
LAPTOP USE:
The department laptops should automatically boot to a desktop. If you see a login screen when booting the machine try and restart.
Please make sure that the laptop is turned off when you are finished with it, a sleeping laptop will generate heat, and use battery power.
If there is a problem with any of the software on the machine please contact tech@psych or let the front office know so they can contact us.