Equipment Descriptions

Reservable Equipment

The following equipment can be reserved at no charge for university classes and at a minimal charge for other purposes. See Reservable Equipment for more information. Complete the Reservation form to request equipment.

Data Projector is used to project images and video from a computer or VHS/DVD player. The Epson Powerlite 710c projector with a resolution of 1024 x 768 and works well in most lighting situations, even full light.

Laptop models areToshiba Satellite and HP Omnibook XE3. Laptops include CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCMCIA Internet card, and installed software.

Video Cameras are standard VHS-C or MiniDV cameras. The battery life is approximately 30 minutes, and one back-up battery is also provided. Customers must furnish their own tapes for VHS-C models.

VHS/DVD Player is used to play your VHS or DVD media. The media played is projected through a projector onto a screen.

Classroom Equipment

We have equipment already installed in many of the classrooms on campus. This equipment is turned off and locked unless we are notified otherwise. Check our Classroom Equipment List to see what is installed in a classroom. Reserve the equipment with the online form. 

Data Projector is used to project images and video that comes from a computer, VHS/DVD player, or document camera. Most projectors have at least a 1024 x 768 resolution.

Desktop Computer has a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Internet card, and installed software. Also see Installing Additional Software below.

Classroom Screen displays the images sent through the projector. It is white and usually measures 5 or 6 feet in width and length.

VHS/DVD Player is used to play your VHS or DVD media. The media played is projected through a projector onto a screen.

Document Camera is used to show live images of documents, books, and other objects. These images are shown through a projector onto a screen.

SMART Sympodium combines an interactive pen display with a multimedia lectern that integrates and secures your equipment. You can control computer applications, write in digital ink, and save your work by touching the pen tool to the display surface. As you deliver presentations, you can bring up images and web sites to illustrate points.

Automated Control System is a system that is operated solely by the user. The user logs in and is able to control all devices through either a computer panel or a manual keypad. See the Automated Rooms tutorial. Please contact us if you need training to use this system.

Wireless Microphone has no wires attached to it, freeing the speaker to walk around without tripping on any microphone cables. The user clips the microphone onto his/her shirt. Occasionally, the wireless microphone will require a battery change.

35-mm Slide Projector uses a carousel to show film slides. Slides are inserted into available slits in the carousel.

Installing Additional Software

Software may be installed on our computers/laptops if the following requirements are met:

• You must hold the license to the program, and
• The software is removed when you are finished.

If you need software installed on a computer for the whole semester, contact us as soon as possible.