Labs and TE Rooms
Quick Reference Guide
Technology Enhanced Classrooms
For security, the computer/VCR desk/lectern is to be kept locked when a faculty/staff person is not present. Faculty/staff can obtain their own key for the desk/lectern from the Facilities Coordinator (Sandy Saunders). If you need help with any of the equipment in a Technology Enhanced classrooms, please feel free to call Lora Rettig at ext. 5968 the TSS at ext. 4357 or the lab intern at ext. 4021.
To use the projection system:
1. Unlock the front desk/lectern door. (101T Key required for NOVA desks GD24 for all other cabinets and closets)
2. Ensure that the red master power switch on the desk is turned on (lights up red).
3. If using the computer, press the power button on the computer, and allow it to boot up (it will take a minute or two, but will automatically log on; no intervention should be needed from you at all.)
4. If using the VCR/DVD unit, power the unit ON.
5. Ensure that the small power switch on the right side of the projector’s remote control is pushed up/forward (On).
6. Using the remote control for the projector, and aiming it at the front of the projector, press the POWER button. (The projector will normally have one small orange light glowing to let you know it has power. When warming up, the light will turn green and flash. When the projector is ready, the light will be a constant green.)
7. VCR
If using the VCR, flip open the bottom portion of the projector’s remote, and press the VIDEO button. Use the VCR using its own buttons or its remote control. (If you decide to switch to computer display, press the COMP-1 or COMP-2 button.) MAKE SURE THE CHANNEL IS SET ON CHANNEL 3. Do this by clicking on the channel up or down buttons on the VCR.
If using the PC Computer (located in the desk), flip open the bottom portion of the projector’s remote, and press the COMP-1 button (sometimes it may be required to press COMP-2). You will see the computer image reflected on the projector screen when the correct setting is pressed. THE PC AUTOMATICALLY LOGS ON PLEASE DON’T TYPE ANYTHING DIFFERENT IN THE USERNAME, PASSWORD, OR DOMAIN SECTION OF THE LOG-ON.
8. Adjust the volume of the projector’s speaker using the projector’s remote control. Flip open the bottom portion of the remote, and press the left (softer) or right (louder) side of the volume control bar on the very bottom.
9. When finished with the projector, press the POWER button on the projector’s remote control. The screen will display “Power off?”. Press the POWER button a second time to confirm. The projector will go into a cool-down cycle, running its fan, and the orange light will flash. When cool, the projector will automatically shut down, and the light will return to constant orange.
10. Remember to remove any tapes, disks, CD’s, etc.
11. If the computer was used, perform a normal shutdown (Click on “Start”, then click on “Shut Down”. Wait a few seconds for the shutdown to complete).
12. Lock the desk/lectern (101T) and lock the room door (GD-24)
Computer Won’t Log-on:
Completely power-down the computer and power on again. The computer will automatically log-on so do not touch any controls on the computer until it is completely booted.
Check the network cord to the computer and to the wall or floor connection, did the get loose or unplugged?
Cordless Mouse Not Working Correctly:
If you touch either mouse before the computer is logged on, one or both of the mice may not function correctly. Turn the computer completely off and reboot without touching the mouse to the computer.
No Power to Any or All Equipment:
Did the Desk become unplugged? Is the power switch on the desk turned on?
Remote Control Has No Power:
Is the R/C On/Off button on the side of the projector remote switched to ON?
VCR or Computer Display will not Display on the Screen:
If the VCR display is not showing on the screen make sure that you have opened the bottom of the remote and pressed the Video button to “Video” (you may have to press the button twice because this button also contains the command for “SVideo”).
Computer Display: Computer display is not showing on the screen. Make sure you have opened the bottom of the remote and pressed the PC1 or PC2 button. If the person before you was showing a VCR tape chances the projector is still in “video” mode.
Laptop Display: If you are bringing a laptop (PC or Mac) for a class you will need to make sure that you are aware of your laptops settings and display resolutions before hooking it into the projector.The projector reads best at 1024x768 resolution.
If you are using a Macintosh computer you will need to make sure that the “Mirroring” control is turned on.This is located in the control tab or control panel of your Macintosh.
The projector connection for the laptops is located at the top of the desk along with the network connection cord. For the projector to project the laptop image to the screen you will need to make sure that you have the projector remote turned to the opposite one of the main computer. This will be PC2 but in some cases may be PC1.
Volume:
If the volume needs to be softer or louder you will need to open the bottom of the projector remote and click on the right - to decrease the volume and the left + to increase the volume.
If you need help with any of the equipment in a Technology Enhanced classrooms, please feel free to call Lora Rettig at ext. 5968 the TSS at ext. 4357 or the lab intern at ext. 4021.
