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Cargill Carts - Mobile Presentation Systems

Sections
  • Reservation Policy
  • Quickstart
  • Ending Your Session
  • Sound
  • Using an External Laptop
  • Using the Projector
  • Using the VCR
  • Desktop Features
  • Network Connectivity

  • Cargill Carts Reservation Policy
    The Cargill Carts can be checked out from the Engineering Experiment Station Office. To obtain a key and reserve a cart, contact the Engineering Experiment Station Office.

    Engineering Experiment Station Office - 1048 Rathbone - 532-5846

    Technical Support:
  • Ben Claar
  • 532-4643 claar@ksu.edu
  • Steve Coulson
  • 532-6392 steve@ksu.edu


    Quickstart
  • Plug the power cord into the wall. This will boot the computer automatically.
  • The computer has a wireless connection to the internet; if desired, you may also plug the network cable into a wall jack.
  • Set up the projector (see below for details)

  • Ending Your Session
  • Shut down the computer
  • Turn off the projector (wait until all fans have gone off)
  • Important Note: Let the projector cool down for at least 60 seconds before unplugging the power.
  • Unplug power from the wall and rewrap the cord on the cart.
  • Return the cart to the closet (1062) and the key to Engineering Experiment Station (1048)

  • Sound
    Both VCR and computer sound is routed through the projector. You may adjust the volume with the controls on the computer and projector.

    Using an External Laptop
    There is a VGA cable lying loose on the top of the cart, near the monitor. To use your laptop connect it to the VGA cable on top of the cart and it will automatically be displayed. When you want to use the computer in the cart again unplug the cable from the laptop and the projector will display the computer again.

    Note: If the display does not appear on the projector, you may need to change the monitor settings on your laptop. The settings should have a maximum screen resolution of 1024x768 and the refresh rate should be less than 75 Hertz. This can be done in the "Display" control panel, located by right-clicking on your desktop and choosing "Properties."

    VGA connector


    Using the Projector
    The projector is kept in a drawer near the bottom of the cart. If the drawer won't pull out, flip the black latch to a horizontal (unlocked) position.

    To change the projector source (for example, to switch from playing a video tape to the computer) press the 'source' button on the projector (see pictures).

    Projector Drawer Projector Buttons


    Using the VCR

  • Switch to the VCR by pressing the 'source' button on the projector until you see 'VIDEO 3'
  • Insert the tape, then press play.

  • VCR


    Desktop Features

  • DVD-ROM drive, Zip750 drive, and a 1.44mb floppy drive
  • USB access is available under the flap on the front of the computer.
  • WARNING: Security software on this computer will erase all changes made on the next reboot. This includes any files or data you may have created. These lost files are non-recoverable.

    USB AccessUSB Ports

  • Network Connectivity
  • Network connectivity for laptops is available via wireless networking
  • Network connectivity is available for the built-in computer via wireless or the provided netowrk cable.

  • support@engg.ksu.edu, Seaton 30, (785) 532-4643