Using a Classroom

Lights

The lights are located on the wall immediately to the left or right of the entrance. There are panels of fluorescent lights and spotlights with a dimmer.

Computer

A Desktop computer featuring a DVD player and USB Ports, running Windows XP Professional and Office 2002 (Version 10), is set into the left side of the cabinet. To switch it on, press the blue button in the middle of its front panel. USB ports are visible on the front panel.

Projector

Switch the projector on by pressing the green button.

Adjust volume with the yellow buttons.

Please switch off after use by pressing the red button.

Connecting a Laptop

Turn the PC and projector on. While your laptop is shut down, connect the plug labeled Laptop emerging from the left side of the cabinet. (Macs require the user to provide an adapter cable).

Start up your laptop. The projector should automatically detect the signal. If there is no response after thirty seconds, try pressing:
(Windows): Function + F4 or F5 / or refer to this online guide.
(Apple): System Preferences / Displays / Detect Displays
To play laptop sounds, connect the plug labeled Laptop Audio to your laptop. Volume control is described above.

VCR

The VCR is located in the cabinet behind the lectern.

To watch a video, switch on the projector, insert the cassette and press play. Use the green "On / Source" button on the wall-controller to select the video's input and project the image. The word "Computer" will change to "Video". It may take a few seconds for the signal to successfully change.

Catering

A number of collapsible tables, placed on racks in the corridor, are useful for placing catering upon. Their load capacity is approximately 30kg. Please follow the instructions affixed to the wall to set them up.

Arrangements must be made for catering equipment to be picked up before the conclusion of all meetings or 7:30pm.

Air-conditioning

The air-conditioning system is thermostat controlled. Often, when a large group of people enter the room, the ambient temperature immediately rises. It takes some time for the air-conditioning system to stabilise the temperature in the room.

Room Reset

Classrooms must be restored to their standard configuration after use. This may involve disposing of all leftover catering, returning tables to their racks, and organising the chairs into rows. A chart in the room illustrates the format.