For security, the computer/VCR desk is to be kept locked when a faculty/staff person is not present. Faculty/Staff can obtain their own key for the desk 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 or 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 there is power to the desk (if required). NOVA desks have a 
    red on/off switch located in the upper area.

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. Ensure that the Computer/Projector slide bar (located at the VERY 
    bottom of the remote is turned to PROJECTOR).

5. Using the projector remote control, aim it at the front of the projector 
    and press the POWER button (located on the upper left hand side of the 
    projector).

6. VCR DIRECTIONS

    If using the VCR/DVD player, press the VIDEO button (located below the 
    Power and RGB button on the projector remote). You can turn on and 
    use the VCR/DVD using the buttons located directly on the VCR or by 
    using it’s remote. (If you decide to switch to computer display, press the 
    RGB button until the proper image appears.) MAKE SURE THE CHANNEL 
    ON THE VCR IS SET ON CHANNEL 3. Do this by clicking on the channel up 
    or down buttons on the VCR.  If the remote is not working correctly, 
    ensure that the Computer/Projector slide bar (located at the VERY 
    bottom of the remote is turned to PROJECTOR)

    PC DIRECTIONS

    If using the PC Computer (located in the desk/cabinet), click the RGB 
    button (below power) on the projector remote until you get the proper 
    computer image (usually RGB 1 or RGB2). Click the VIDEO button (below 
    RGB) to VIDEO for VCR. If the remote is not working correctly, ensure 
    that the Computer/Projector slide bar (located at the VERY bottom of 
    the remote is turned to PROJECTOR)

    Laptop (IF AVAILABLE)

    If using a laptop (PC or Mac), use the connections located at the top of 
    the desk and connect your laptop and press the RGB button to get the 
    projection image from the laptop (is a few cases you may be required to 
    press RGB twice). (Make sure you are familiar with your laptops 
    resolution (PC and Macs) mirroring (Macs) and refresh settings (Function 
    & F8 or F3 in most cases on PCs) (PCs and Macs) when connecting a 
    laptop)

7.     Adjust the volume of the speaker using the projector’s remote 
        control. On the bottom portion of the remote, where it's labeled 
        Volume Control, press the + side for louder and the - side for softer. 
        In some of the larger lecture halls (Malcolm, Martin, etc.) there may be 
        other sound that needs to be turned on or up. These controls are 
        usually located on the sides of the cabinets or in the closets of the 
        facility.

8.     When finished with the projector, press the POWER button on the 
        projector’s remote control once and then press the POWER button 
        again to confirm power down. 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. (If you can not turn the projector off when in the 
        front of the projector go behind the projector)

9.    Remember to remove any tapes, disks, CD’s, etc.

10.    If the computer was used, perform a normal Windows shutdown 
        (Click on “Start”, then click on “Shut Down”. Be sure the “Shut 
        Down” button is selected, then click “OK”. If you get a message 
        about other connections, just click “Yes”. Wait a few seconds for the 
        shutdown to complete).

11.     Lock the desk.

(White/Gray Remotes)

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 (Red light on power button should be lit on desk)?

Remote Control Has No Power:

Ensure that the Computer/Projector slide bar (located at the VERY bottom of the remote is turned to PROJECTOR.

If the VCR display is not showing on the screen make sure that you have pressed the Video button to “Video” (this will display on the upper right hand side of the projector screen).

Computer Display: Computer display is not showing on the screen. Make sure you have pressed the RGB button. If the person before you was showing a VCR tape chances the projector is still in “video” mode. If RGB does not work try pressing the RGB button.

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/system panel of your Macintosh.

If using a PC you can usually refresh your display by pressing on Function/F8 or F3 (appropriate function key) until your image displays correctly. However, this varies with different laptops. Make sure you’re aware of your laptops configuration.

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 pressed the RGB button. In some cases you may need to press the RGB button twice.

Volume:

If the volume needs to be softer or louder you need to adjust the volume using the projector remotes Volume Control buttons.