PC Classrooms have an instructor station PC, and also provide student PCs running Windows for use by Lehigh faculty, staff, and students.
STEPS 121 -- Full Details and Instructions
Facility Type(s):
These sites are essentially LTS Computing sites that have additional software and hardware to support computer-aided design (CAD) work. The additional software titles include AutoDesk's AutoCAD and a number of supporting applications, as well as Solidworks, SAS, ANSYS, Abaqus, ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop, and QGIS. The hardware for these machines also includes a higher-end video card and a larger hard drive for temporary file storage.
Just as with the regular Computing Sites, be sure to be familiar with Using Computers and LTS Computing Sites and Classrooms.
Equipment
Movable Chairs -
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Chairs that are _not_ fixed to the floor, and can be moved around the room.
Student PC, CAD -
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This type of computer is equipped with a graphics card which allows CAD software to run more efficiently.
Instructor Station PC -
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This is a Windows PC usually built into the podium in a High Technology Classroom. Generally, these systems are left powered on, but in a power-saving 'sleep mode'. To wake it, move the mouse, or press the power buttons on both the CPU and monitor. For more information, read the step-by-step instructions below.
-- Also note that all instructor station PCs contain an optical drive capable of reading and writing CDs and DVDs.
-- Also, Please Log Off of the PC when you are done using it.
Touch Panel Control System -
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Start here: This is a touch-activated control panel that activates (powers up) and selects the display, audio and computer equipment in the room. Some touch panels are as large as a computer monitor, and may enter a sleep mode. Tap them to wake them up. For full information, read the step-by-step instructions below.
Please remember to select 'Power Off' before leaving the room.
Laser Printer, Black and White -
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Standard black-and-white Laser Printer available to computers in the room.
Additional Contacts
In general, please contact the LTS Help Desk at 610-758-4357 (x84357) for any assistance with the rooms or equipment -- they're literally waiting by the phone and can direct your request to appropriate and available staff if they can't help immediately. For more specific questions, or feedback, you can additionally contact the people or departments below:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Quick Notes on PCs in LTS Classrooms and Public Sites
Most of the provided PCs in classrooms and computer labs at Lehigh run Windows, and are connected to the campus LAN. They have a number of other features in common, and more information can be found in the HelpDesk's Public Site and Classroom Computer FAQ, but here are a few quick pointers:
- You'll need to press Ctrl-Alt-Del (the Control, Alt, and Delete keys) to open the login screen.
- After that, you'll need a Lehigh User Account to log in.
- If someone else is logged in, and the system is 'Locked', (but you know no one is currently using it) you can force the system to reset by holding down the power button for 10 seconds. This will cause the previous user to lose any work they didn't save, so be considerate.
- Please remember to Log Off of the system before you leave. To do this, click on the 'Start' button, and select 'Log Off' by hovering your cursor over the carat to the right of the 'Shut Down' button.
- If you need to install additional software, you can find downloads and instructions on the Lehigh University Software pages.
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For additional help, please contact the LTS Help Desk at 610-758-4357 or helpdesk@lehigh.edu
