Salazar Hall

Follow these instructions when using any of the computer, A/V, and display equipment in the Salazar Technology Classrooms, Rooms 2013-2021 & 2025.

Keys

All cabinets use the same key. Instructors must check out a cabinet key from Customer Services (department approval is necessary). The key can be difficult to insert in the lock - it takes a bit of patience.

Turning on Computer, VCR/DVD and Overhead Display

  1. Push the appropriate button on the panel to select a computer (Mac, PC, Laptop, VCR or DVD).
  2. Power up the correct device. Computers can be turned on by pushing the button on the front of the tower (the Mac is silver and on the right; the PC is black and on the left).
  3. Turn on the display power. The green light will begin to flash. Do NOT push any buttons while the green light is flashing.

Computer Login

The computers are set up the same as the University computer labs. You can login using our generic “student” account. Note: Mac OS X automatically logs in under this account.

Using a Laptop Computer

Each cabinet contains a laptop cable located between the Mac and PC towers. This cable has VGA video and sound and connects to the wall jack at the front of the classroom. This will connect your laptop to the overhead display and sound system. Connect the cable to your laptop following the manufacturer's instructions, then follow the above directions for turning on the computer and overhead display.

Volume Control

It is recommended you turn it all the way down until your source is running, as different sources have widely varying default volumes.

Lost Media

If you find media left behind in any drive, please leat it on top of the VCR deck.

When Class is Done...

Please power down and put away equipment properly. To avoid problems and delays, follow these steps in order.

  1. Remove any media (disks and tapes) from the VCR/DVD player and computers.
  2. Power down VCR/DVD player.
  3. Power down computers (please use the shut down command). You do not need to turn off the computer monitor.
  4. Power down the overhead display. You need to hold the power button for a second or two, until the green light starts flashing. The flashing will continue for several minutes - you do not need to wait for it.
  5. Return wireless keyboard, mouse, laptop cable and VCR/DVD remote to cabinet.
  6. Lock the cabinet.
  7. Roll the screen all the way up or all the way down. Leaving it partially pulled results in creases that take days to relax.

Tips

Questions? Trouble? Call Us!

Each classroom is equipped with a phone. If you have any questions or problems using the Tech Classroom equipment, call Media Services at 4-2117 or the Lab Manager Hotline at 4-LABS (45227). We will dispatch assistance ASAP.