Smart Classroom and Computer Lab Users Guide

This guide will cover the following: • Using the Projector • Using the Lectern Computer • Using a Laptop • Using a Document Camera • Adjusting the Volume • Using a Lab Classroom • Controlling Room Lights

Smart Classroom Quick Guide

Project objects, diagrams or drawings using the Document Camera. The Document camera is located inside a pull-out drawer on the right hand side of the lectern. Lift the green handle vertically to extend it into position. To project the Document Camera select Doc Cam on the Touchscreen Control Panel

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Lectern Computer A Dell computer is located at the bottom-right of the lectern panel. Press the power button and log-in using your Baruch user name and password. For faculty, make sure ACAD is selected in the “log in to” field. To project, select PC on the Control Panel

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Use the Front Screen Panel to lower and raise the projector screen

For technical assistance, use the telephone provided to call the BCTC Technology Help Desk at extension 1010

Connect a laptop using the VGA cable and power outlet provided at the lectern. After connections are in place, and the projector is turned on, press Laptop on the Control Panel. Be sure to enable your laptop to use multiple displays. Your laptop should now be projected on the screen

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Use the Control Panel to power on the projector. Press the power icon on the touchscreen to initialize the system. The projector will begin warming up and will be ready to use shortly. Choose which device you wish to project Press the Laptop, PC, DVD, Doc Cam or Aux buttons on the Control Panel. Lit buttons indicate which device is selected.

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BluRay and DVD playback Insert your DVD or BluRay Disc into the DVD player located on the bottom portion of the Lectern. Playback is controlled using menus on the touchscreen. To project your video, select DVD on the Control Panel. You may also play DVDs using the PC’s built-in drive.

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• Throughout this tutorial we’ll be using the touchscreen controller to operate the system.

Touchscreen Control Panel

1 On the touchscreen, press the Power icon on the screen.

2 The Display On button will begin to blink. A prompt on the screen will ask you to wait while the system warms up.

3 Allow 80 seconds for projector to warm up.

4 The Display On light will stop blinking and remain lit. You will be asked to select a source to project. The system is now ready for use.

Using the Projector

Using the Lectern Computer Step by Step Procedures

1 Lower the projection screen

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Turn on Dell monitor.

3 Press the “Power” button on the Dell workstation located in the bottom right hand side of the podium.

4 On the Touschscreen Control Panel press the Power icon on the screen.

5 The Display On button will begin to blink.

6 Allow 80 seconds for projector to warm up.

7 Flashing “Display On” light will become steady when ready for usage.

8 Press “PC” button on the control panel to project.

Using a Laptop Step by Step Procedures

2 Locate the laptop connections beside the monitor.

3 Connect the VGA cable to the laptop.

4 Connect the audio cable to the laptop.

6 If needed, connect power cord to the AC outlet .

7 Turn on your laptop.

8 Hold Fn+(Proper “F” function) from laptop to project.

1 Press “Laptop” on Control Panel to project.

Using a Document Camera Step by Step Procedures

1 Refer to “Turning on the Projector” (Slide 4) Click here to view slide

2 Pull out the drawer located on the right side of the lectern to reveal the Document Camera.

3 Pull ring to lift the projection arm until it clicks into place.

4 Rotate the camera head upward.

5 Press the “Power” button located on the base of the Document Camera.

6 The green indicator light will flash.

7 When the green light turns solid, the camera is on.

8 Press “Doc Cam” button on control panel to project.

How to Auto Focus, Zoom In and Zoom Out

To “Auto Focus” press the button on the very left.

To “Zoom Out” press the button with the picture of three (3) people

To “Zoom In” press the button with the picture of a single person.

Note: When your presentation is over, turn off the document camera and the ceiling projector. Return the camera head to a horizontal position, collapse the document camera using the pull ring, and close the drawer.

Adjusting the Sound Step by Step Procedures

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the program or mic volume using the volume knobs. The program volume

is on the right of the touchscreen.

The microphone volume knob is on the switcher at the base of the lectern.

1 Refer to “Turning on the Projector” (Slide 4) Click here to view slide

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(WINDOWS) On a computer select and click the “Start” menu.

3 Select and click “All Programs” .

4 Select and click “Accessories”.

5 Select “Entertainment” .

6 Select “Volume Control”.

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In the “Volume Control ” window , uncheck all mute options and adjust volume as desire.

8 On the Control Panel turn the “Volume” dial to amplify sound throughout the classroom.

Controlling Room Lights

Note: Unlike the control pad, switches only turn on/off and do not dim.

CONTROL PAD

ON All lights on

A Projections screen lights off

B Turns off surrounding projector lights and projection screen lights.

C Dims remaining lights 50%

D Dims remaining lights 75%

OFF All lights off

Computing and Technology Help Desk

Location: 151 East 25th Street (Library Building) 6th Floor Voice : (646) 312-1010 Email : helpdesk@baruch.cuny.edu

The HELP DESK provides solution for issues dealing with:

• Hardware and Software • Network Services

• Telephone System Support • Media Services

Visit our website www.baruch.cuny.edu/bctc/helpdesk