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== Lab Computer ==
 
== Lab Computer ==
In the summer of 2014, all BSI and DCC lab computers will be replaced with the Dell T3610. Some of them have been replaced earlier, in which case the type number is T3600. You can locate the exact type number of your lab computer printed on the front of the case.
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{{see also|Dell Precision series}}
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All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a [[Dell Precision T-series]] computer. You can find the exact type of your lab computer printed on the front of the case. The current models are the 3640 and 5820, of which you can view the simplified specifications below. Consult a member of the TSG if you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research.
  
 
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! scope="col" style="width:250px;"| [[File:Dell T3610.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
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! scope="col" style="width:250px;"| [[File:3640.png|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]|| [[File:T5820.png |200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
! scope="col" style="width:250px;"| [[File:Dell T3610.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
 
 
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! scope="col"| Dell Precision T3600
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! scope="col"| Dell Precision [[Dell_Precision_series#Precision_3640 | 3640]]|| Dell Precision [[Dell_Precision_series#Precision_5820 | 5820]]
! scope="col"| Dell Precision T3610
 
 
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| CPU || [http://ark.intel.com/products/64621 Intel Xeon Processor E5-1620] || [http://ark.intel.com/products/75779 Intel Xeon Processor E5-1620v2]
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| CPU || Corei5-10600 (6C, 12T, 4.1Ghz) || Intel Core i9-10900X (10C, 20T, 3.7Ghz)
 
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| Memory || 8GB 1600Mhz DDR3 || 8GB 1600Mhz DDR3
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| Memory size ||32GB || 32GB
 
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| Chipset || Intel C600 series || Intel C602
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| Graphics Card || Intel Graphics UHD 630 || in consultation
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== Software ==
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{{see also|System Image}}
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== Keyboard ==
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{| class="wikitable" 
 
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| Audio Chip || Realtek ALC269Q || Realtek ALC269Q
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"|  
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:K70.jpeg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
 
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| Network Controller || Intel 82579 (Gigabit Ethernet) || Intel 82579 (Gigabit Ethernet)
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! scope="col"|  
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! scope="col"| Corsair Vengeance K70
 
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| Storage || Western Digital 250GB 7,200rpm 3.5" SATA Hard Disk || Lite-On 256GB 2.5" SATA Solid State Drive
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| [[#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY
 
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| Storage Controller || PERC H310 SATA/SAS Controller || Integrated Intel AHCI SATA Controller
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| Key Switches || Cherry MX Red
 
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| Optical Drive || Slimline DVD-ROM Drive, 8x DVD+/- RW || Slimline DVD-ROM Drive, 8x DVD+/- RW
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| Actuation Force || 45cN
 
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| Power Supply || Dell 80Plus 635W PSU || Dell 80Plus 632W PSU
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| Polling Rate || 1000Hz
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== Graphics card ==
 
 
 
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| Chassis || Black anodized aluminum
! scope="col" style="width:210px;"| [[File:gtx 760.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
 
! scope="col" style="width:210px;"| [[File:gtx 770.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
 
 
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| USB Pass-through || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (USB 2.0)
! scope="col"| PNY Geforce GTX 760
 
! scope="col"| PNY Geforce GTX 770
 
 
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! GPU Specifications
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| Multimedia Controls || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
 
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| Chip || Nvidia GK104 || Nvidia GK104
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| Backlight || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes, [[keyboard|can be switched on/off per key]]. Red
 
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| Shader Units || 1152 || 1536
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| Win Lock || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes
 
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| Base Clock (MHz)|| 980 || 1046
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! Test Results
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! scope="row" colspan="1"|
 
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| Boost Clock (MHz) || 1033 || 1085
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| Button response time || 1ms
 
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| Texture Fill Rate (Gpix/s) || 94.1 || 134
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! Memory Specifications
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Please see our [[keyboard]] page for detailed information about using the keyboard backlight for experiments.
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
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===Keyboard Layout===
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The keyboard mapping in Windows is set to United States-International. Installed languages are Dutch and English, the default is Dutch. To switch between languages or keyboard mappings, click the 'language and keyboard' icon in the tray and choose the option that you prefer.
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[[File:ChooseLanguageSettings.png|thumb|none]]
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NOTE: one thing you should keep in mind is the fact that, when you change the active keyboard input language, this is done for the application which is currently opened. If you open another application, the input language used is the default one and you will have to switch it again.
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Special characters: press " followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get ä, ë, ï, ö, ü<br/>
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Press ' followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get á, é, í, ó, ú.<br/>
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Press ` followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get à, è, ì, ò, ù.<br/>
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Press ^ followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get â, ê, î, ô, û.<br/>
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Press ' followed by c to get ç.<br/>
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Press ~ followed by n to get ñ.<br/>
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Pressing ", ', `, ^ or ~ followed by spacebar will result in a single ", ', `, ^ or ~. Most likely, you can just continue typing: if the next character doesn't exist with an accent character, ", ', `, ^ or ~ will preceed the next character; for example pressing ' followed by s will result in the expected 's.<br/>
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Press and hold AltGr (right Alt on our lab keyboard), then press s, and you will get ß as result.<br/>
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Tip: if you think it is annoying that a single press on ' or " does not result in the character, think that you probably also need a ' or a " at the end of a string. Then, press ', or " twice to get double quotationmarks. Then use the left arrow to move the carret between the quotation marks and type the string between the quotation marks.
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== Mouse ==
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Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard. Other models (G500S, G700S) are available on request.
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{| class="wikitable"  
 
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| Base Clock (GHz) || 6.0 || 7.0
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"|  
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G500s.jpg|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G700s.jpg|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G203.JPG|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
 
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| Amount (MB) || 2048 || 2048
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! scope="col"|  
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! scope="col"| Logitech G500S
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! scope="col"| Logitech G700S
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! scope="col"| Logitech G203
 
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| Type || GDDR5 || GDDR5
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! Features
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
|-
 
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| Interface (bit) || 256 || 256
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| Handedness || Right || Right || Ambidextrous
 
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| Bandwidth (GB/s) || 224.3 || 224.3
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| Weight (g) || 121 || 153 || 85
 
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! Supported Technologies
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! Connection
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| Bus Support || PCI Express 3.0 || PCI Express 3.0
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| Wireless || style="background-color:#F99;" | No || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (Wire optional) || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
 
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| OpenGL (version) || 4.3 || 4.3
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| Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) || 2.0 || 10.0 || 2.1
 
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| DirectX (version) || 11.0 || 11.0
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| Interface || USB 2.0 || 2.4GHz RF, USB 2.0 || USB 2.0
 
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| Vertex Shader (version) || 5.0 || 5.0
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! Tracking
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| Pixel Shader (version) || 5.0 || 5.0
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| Tracking Technology || Laser || Laser || Laser
 
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| Anti Aliasing || TXAA, FXAA || TXAA, FXAA
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| Resolution || 200 - 8200 dpi (127-3.1 μm) || 200 - 8200 dpi (127-3.1 μm) ||  200 - 8000 dpi
 
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| 3D Support || 3D Vision (+ Live & Surround), 3D Gaming, 3D Blu-Ray || 3D Vision (+ Live & Surround), 3D Gaming, 3D Blu-Ray
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| Image Processing (Mpix/s) || 12 || 12 ||  
 
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| HDCP || Yes || Yes
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| Max. Acceleration (g) || 30 || 30 || >25
 
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| OS Certification || Windows XP,Vista,7,8 || Windows XP,Vista,7,8
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| Max. Velocity (m/s) || 4.19 || 4.19 || >5
 
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| Other || CUDA, Adaptive VSync, G-Sync, Nvidia SHIELD, SLI, PhysX || CUDA, Adaptive VSync, G-Sync, Nvidia SHIELD, SLI, PhysX
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! Responsiveness
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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! Display Support
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| USB Data Format (bits/axis) || 16 || 16 || 16
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
 
|-
 
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| Max. Digital Resolution || 2560x1600 || 4096x2160
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| Polling Rate (Hz) || 1000 || 1000 || 1000
 
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| Max. VGA Resolution || 2048x1536 || 2048x1536
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| Sleep Mode || Disabled || Disabled || Disabled
 
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| Display Connectors || DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport (one of each) || DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport (one of each)
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! Glide
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| Max. Connected Displays || 4 || 4
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| Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic (μ) || 0.09 || 0.09 ||  
 
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! Physical Properties
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| Coefficient of Friction, Static (μ) || 0.14 || 0.09 ||  
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
 
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| Length (cm) || 26.7 || 26.7
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| Max. Tuning Weight (g) || 27 || 27 ||  
 
|-
 
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| Height || Dual-Slot || Dual-Slot
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
== Test results ==
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===Mouse Sensitivity===
 
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The sensitivity of the Logitech mice can be changed by pressing the DPI button(s), located below the scroll wheel (G203) or next to the left mouse button (G500s/G700s).
[[Media:Test Results 2013.docx|Test Results 2013 (docx)]]
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A window should pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level (dots per inch).
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If you want to set the sensitivity at a custom value or wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity level (accidentally or otherwise), please consult the TSG.

Latest revision as of 11:25, 1 June 2023

Lab computer
Cubicle bsi 01.png
Typical lab setup

Lab Computer

All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a Dell Precision T-series computer. You can find the exact type of your lab computer printed on the front of the case. The current models are the 3640 and 5820, of which you can view the simplified specifications below. Consult a member of the TSG if you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research.

Image: 100 pixels Image: 200 pixels
Dell Precision 3640 Dell Precision 5820
CPU Corei5-10600 (6C, 12T, 4.1Ghz) Intel Core i9-10900X (10C, 20T, 3.7Ghz)
Memory size 32GB 32GB
Graphics Card Intel Graphics UHD 630 in consultation

Software

See also: System Image

Keyboard

Image: 200 pixels
Corsair Vengeance K70
Keyboard Layout US-International QWERTY
Key Switches Cherry MX Red
Actuation Force 45cN
Polling Rate 1000Hz
Chassis Black anodized aluminum
USB Pass-through Yes (USB 2.0)
Multimedia Controls Yes
Backlight Yes, can be switched on/off per key. Red
Win Lock Yes
Test Results
Button response time 1ms

Please see our keyboard page for detailed information about using the keyboard backlight for experiments.


Keyboard Layout

The keyboard mapping in Windows is set to United States-International. Installed languages are Dutch and English, the default is Dutch. To switch between languages or keyboard mappings, click the 'language and keyboard' icon in the tray and choose the option that you prefer.

ChooseLanguageSettings.png


NOTE: one thing you should keep in mind is the fact that, when you change the active keyboard input language, this is done for the application which is currently opened. If you open another application, the input language used is the default one and you will have to switch it again.

Special characters: press " followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get ä, ë, ï, ö, ü
Press ' followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get á, é, í, ó, ú.
Press ` followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get à, è, ì, ò, ù.
Press ^ followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get â, ê, î, ô, û.
Press ' followed by c to get ç.
Press ~ followed by n to get ñ.
Pressing ", ', `, ^ or ~ followed by spacebar will result in a single ", ', `, ^ or ~. Most likely, you can just continue typing: if the next character doesn't exist with an accent character, ", ', `, ^ or ~ will preceed the next character; for example pressing ' followed by s will result in the expected 's.

Press and hold AltGr (right Alt on our lab keyboard), then press s, and you will get ß as result.

Tip: if you think it is annoying that a single press on ' or " does not result in the character, think that you probably also need a ' or a " at the end of a string. Then, press ', or " twice to get double quotationmarks. Then use the left arrow to move the carret between the quotation marks and type the string between the quotation marks.

Mouse

Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard. Other models (G500S, G700S) are available on request.

Image: 100 pixels Image: 100 pixels Image: 100 pixels
Logitech G500S Logitech G700S Logitech G203
Features
Handedness Right Right Ambidextrous
Weight (g) 121 153 85
Connection
Wireless No Yes (Wire optional) No
Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) 2.0 10.0 2.1
Interface USB 2.0 2.4GHz RF, USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Tracking
Tracking Technology Laser Laser Laser
Resolution 200 - 8200 dpi (127-3.1 μm) 200 - 8200 dpi (127-3.1 μm) 200 - 8000 dpi
Image Processing (Mpix/s) 12 12
Max. Acceleration (g) 30 30 >25
Max. Velocity (m/s) 4.19 4.19 >5
Responsiveness
USB Data Format (bits/axis) 16 16 16
Polling Rate (Hz) 1000 1000 1000
Sleep Mode Disabled Disabled Disabled
Glide
Coefficient of Friction, Dynamic (μ) 0.09 0.09
Coefficient of Friction, Static (μ) 0.14 0.09
Max. Tuning Weight (g) 27 27

Mouse Sensitivity

The sensitivity of the Logitech mice can be changed by pressing the DPI button(s), located below the scroll wheel (G203) or next to the left mouse button (G500s/G700s). A window should pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level (dots per inch). If you want to set the sensitivity at a custom value or wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity level (accidentally or otherwise), please consult the TSG.