Classroom Computers

at Utah State University

Info

Classroom computers are connected to the classroom system. They come installed with a handful of applications and additional software can be installed if requested in advance (see below for more info).

Computer Specifications

Computer Models on Campus:

  • HP Z230
  • HP Z240
  • Surface Studio

Operating System:

  • Windows 10

Classroom Software:

  • Google Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Word)
  • Desktop Presenter

Additional Software may be installed if:

  • it is required for classroom instruction
  • it is properly licensed for use in a designated classroom
  • the software does not conflict with currently installed software or hardware
  • the functionality of the software is not met with currently installed software.

Request Software on a Classroom Computer

How to Use

Showing the Computer on the Projector/TV

  1. Select "PC" on the classroom touch panel.
  2. Most classroom computers will be powered on but may be asleep. If the computer monitor is black, press any key on the keyboard to wake up the computer. If the monitor continues to remain black, check to ensure the computer is turned on by locating the computer and finding it's power button.
    • Surface Studios: The power button on the Surface Studios can be found on the lower right side of the monitor below the volume controls. Press and hold the power button for approximately 3 seconds to turn on the Surface Studio.
    • HP Computers: HP computers are often located below the instructor desk in a cabinet. In Hunstman Hall, they are located in the equipment closet typcially in the back corner of the room. The power button will be located along the front face of the computer. If the power button is lit up, the computer is on. If it's not lit up, press the power button to turn it on.
  3. Once on, login in the computer using your A# and password.

Using a Flash Drive or Other USB Device

Classrooms with a Surface Studio should have a USB hub off to the side of the Surface Studio. Classrooms with an HP computer typically have monitors with USB ports along the left or right side of the monitor. USB ports can also be found on the front face of HP computers. 

Once plugged in, the computer should recognize the drive and allow you to open files from it.

Kumo

Kumo is a service which allows one to open and save files directly to Box or Google Drive on a classroom computer without having to install the client. Learn more about Kumo

FAQ

FAQ

Login with your A# and password. If you do not have an A#, contact us for assistance.

See the "Showing the Computer on the Projector/TV" section above. If that doesn't help, contact us and we'll drop by to check it out.

  • Check the volume level of the PC by clicking the speaker icon in the bottom right of the screen, next to the time. Ensure the volume is turned up and not muted.
  • Check the volume level of the video player (YouTube, VLC, etc.) and ensure the volume is turned up and not muted.
  • If using a Surface Studio, there is a known issue that causes the sound to stop working after the computer has sat idle for approximately 60 minutes. This can only be fixed by restarting the computer. We are currently working with Microsoft on a fix to this.
  • If none of the above solutions resolve the problem, contact us and we'll drop by to help.

Ignore system updates that may pop up on the screen. Most system updates occur automatically during the night. If an update notification continues to pop up after a week, please report it to us here.

To protect your data, ensure you log out of the classroom computer when finished.