Troubleshooting

(Tips and tricks for helping you use the multimedia classrooms)

If none of the solutions below solve your problem then call the Helpdesk at ext. 7700 and  give the support person your name and the classroom you are calling from.

Select a category below or scroll through the guide:

Computer  | Projector |

Computer related problems:

Problem: I cannot log onto the computer
Solution: Make sure that "Goshen College" is selected in the "Log on to" drop box on the login screen

Problem: There is no sound coming from the computer
Solution: Make sure the internal computer volume is turned up and not muted

Problem: There is nothing on the computer monitor
Solutions: Make sure the computer is on by pressing a key on the keyboard. If after a few second you still see nothing, then make sure the computer is on by pressing the large round power button on the front of the computer. If the power is on (bright blue light shining from around the power button) then make sure the computer monitor is on by locating the power button on it and pressing it.

Problem: I cannot find my M: drive (Windows)
Solution: If you open Windows Explorer and do not see "homes on 'GCFile (gcfile)' (M:)" listed under "My Computer" then try to log out and log back into the computer.

Problem: I cannot find my M: drive (Mac)
Solution: Your M: drive is shown as your username in the Finder. If you do not see an icon with your username on the desktop see the Mac Help page for more instructions.

Projector related problems:

Problem: The projector is not turning on
Solution: Press the "Home" button on the Crestron touchpanel and confirm that the "Turn System On" button is depressed. If it is not then press it and the projector should turn on shortly. If it is depressed then press the "Shut System Down" button, wait two minutes, then press the "Turn System On" button again.