Desktop
Computer w/ CD/DVD and Zip Drive
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After
turning on the computer, select PC on the control
panel located under the keyboard. Note:
You may need a password to access the computer. Use
the numeric keyboard to enter the password.
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Laptop
(not
included in classroom)
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Each
equipment cabinet provides the ability to connect a laptop
to the video projector. Extending from the podium
(behind the monitor) you will find a monitor and audio
cable. Connect all the cables before you turn on your
laptop. Select
PC Portable on the control panel.
To connect your own laptop to the campus network, please
contact Media Services.
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Control
Panels - Extron
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There
are two Extron control panels located on top of the podium.
One is used to control the left video projector, and the
other is used for the center one. Pressing the DISPLAY
POWER button will turn on or off either video projector.
The control panels are also used to display other devices.
Select VCR to display a video tape or DVD. Select
PC to show something from the desktop computer.
If you have a laptop, you will select PC Portable
on the control panel. You can also control the volume
from the control panel by turning the knob.
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Light
and Screen Controls
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Controls
for all the lights in the room are located on the wall.
There are three screens in this lecture hall. The screen
on the far left is useful for overhead projections. The
screen on the far right can be used with the video projector
on the far side. The third, and largest screen, stretches
across nearly the entire width of the classroom. It should
be used with the center video projector. The switches
to lower or raise the screens are on the wall to the right
of the podium. They have a silver plate and look just
like regular light switches. All switches are clearly
labeled.
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Wireless
Mouse
(not included in classroom)
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If
you need a wireless mouse you can pick one up from Media
Services or your department office. To enable the wireless
mouse, place the mouse in the base station, located next
to the monitor and press the small middle button. A green
light will flash.
To operate the mouse away from the table, place
your index finger underneath the mouse to depress the
activation button. The cursor moves only when the activation
button is depressed. You can use your thumb to click the
mouse buttons. At the end of your class, please return
the mouse. The wireless mouse should not be left in the
equipment rack.
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Wireless
Microphone
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To
use the microphone turn the switch to the ON position.
The microphone should be located on the same tray as the
desktop computer keyboard. Uses
a 9 volt battery.
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Cassette
Player - dual deck
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To
use the Cassette player, select TAPE1 on the TEAC amplifier.
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DVD/VCR
Player Combo
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To
use the VCR, turn on the VCR and insert your VHS tape
into the VCR and press play. Select Video or DVD/VCR combo
on the control panel. Note:
If you hear a noise from the VCR, use the tracking adjustment
or channel up/down to rid of it.
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Slide
Projector
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There
are 2 slide projectors in this lecture hall. Use the AMX
remote located in the podium drawer or in the booth in
the back of the classroom. Keys for the booth can be
obtained from your department office.
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Overhead
Transparency
Projector
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The
overheads are located in front of the classroom.
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Video
Projector
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To
use the video projector press the DISPLAY POWER
button on the control panel. It will take a few
minutes for the projector to warm up. To turn
off the projector, hold down the DISPLAY POWER
button on the control panel for about 2 seconds.
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Sound
Adjustments
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To
adjust the volume (other than the cordless mic), use the
VOLUME knob on the control panel, located on top
of the podium. To
use the MIC turn it on and adjust the volume with the
SHURE wireless receiver.
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Assistive
Technology
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Assistive
Hearing devices and microphones are available to students
who are hearing impaired. Please tell your students that
they can check out a device from Services to Students
with Disabilities in University Hall (UH-183).
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