Body
- Power ON
- Verify the PC is on by opening the door on the bottom right of the desk and checking that the power button is illuminated.
- On the control panel (on top of the desk), press the “On” button.
- This drops the screen down and powers on the projector and ELMO document viewer
- Select Device on Control Panel to Use Visualizer - Displays ELMO document viewer (right-side of desk).
- Main PC - Displays PC on projector screen
- PC 1 (HDMI – Thin, rectangular connector) - Displays Laptop connected via HDMI cable in cubby.
- PC 2 (VGA – Blue connector) - Displays Laptop connected via HDMI cable in cubby.
- Playing DVDs
- Select “PC” on the control panel.
- Insert DVD into PC.
- Select the software to run the DVD on the PC
- VLC media player (recommended) or Windows Media Player
- Audio volume can be controlled on the control panel using the “Volume Up”, “Audio Mute”, or “Volume Down”.
- Connecting a Laptop (PC or MAC)
- Open the cubby lid by lifting up and sliding down.
- Pick either the VGA (blue) or HDMI (flat rectangular) cable to connect to your laptop.
- If using VGA, make sure to connect the audio connector to the headphone port on the laptop.
- Connect the blue Ethernet cable for internet/network access.
- Select on the control panel PC1 (HDMI) or PC2 (VGA) to display the laptop on the projector screen.
- *** Laptops may require audio/video settings configuring to work properly***
- Power Off
- Pressing the “Off” button on the control panel powers off the projector/ELMO and raises the projector screen back up.
***Please be sure to turn off all equipment except the PC after your class***
Contact Information
Computer Lab Help Desk – (254) 501-5888
Academic Technology - (254) 501-5860