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Smart Classroom Orientation: KHS-199 Lecture Hall. Campus Information Technology Training California State University Fullerton. Room Equipment. Classroom Technology Control Panel Windows 7 Computer Laptop and Tablet Connection Podium Mic and Wireless Mics Blu-Ray / DVD Player
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Smart Classroom Orientation: KHS-199 Lecture Hall Campus Information Technology Training California State University Fullerton
Room Equipment • Classroom Technology Control Panel • Windows 7 Computer • Laptop and Tablet Connection • Podium Mic and Wireless Mics • Blu-Ray / DVD Player • Document Camera
Classroom Technology Control Panel • On the left side of the podium you will see the classroom technology control panel. • When you are ready to begin using the classroom technology, just press the ‘Start’ button on the control panel screen. • If the system is already on, we recommend shutting it down and then restarting it.
Classroom Technology Control Panel • You will use the Control Panel to control the classroom lighting, audio levels and select the device you wish to display through the classroom projector – such as your laptop, tablet, classroom computer or Blu-Ray/DVD player • When you press start on the control panel the system will take about 45 seconds to be ready
Classroom Technology Cables • At the top of the podium, you will see a small cubby hole with the classroom connection cables • Here you will have cables to connect your laptop or tablet, an Ethernet internet connection cable, and a power outlet for your device.
Classroom Technology Cables • There is a VGA style cable and an HDMI cable to connect to your laptop or tablet. • You will need the appropriate adapter to connect your tablet and in some cases you will need an adapter for your laptop. • If you do not know what kind of adapter you need, please bring your laptop or tablet to the Academic Technology Center – PLS237 and the staff will tell you what adapter you need to connect. • These adapters are available for sale in Titan Shops.
Classroom Technology Control Panel • Once the systems is on the first thing you will do is select the device you wish to use. • You will see the input choices on the control panel screen • If you are using your laptop or iPad, plug in the device prior to selecting this as the input option
Laptops and Tablets • You can connect either your laptop or a tablet such as an iPad to the classroom projector from the podium. • This is a two step process • Connect your laptop or tablet to the projector using the cables in the podium • Set your laptop or tablet as the input device from the control panel. This is done by selecting “Laptop” from the control panel. • There are two choices on the screen – VGA and HDMI – select the one you pluged your device into • After a brief pause you should see your laptop or tablet screen on the classroom screen.
Windows 7 Classroom Computer • The classroom has a computer running Windows 7 available for use. • Classroom computer has Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader installed • A list of all software available on the computer is available here: http://www.fullerton.edu/IT/services/AVTechSupport.asp • You can play DVDs from the classroom computer but not Blu-Ray discs • Classroom audio system will automatically play the audio from the computer. Volume can be adjusted from the control panel by selecting “Program Audio”
Windows 7 Classroom Computer • To use the classroom computer you will select the computer option from the control panel. • After a brief pause you will see the computer projecting onto the screen. • You will log into the classroom computer using your regular campus username and password.
Blu-Ray / DVD player • The classroom also has a Blu-Ray / DVD player • You can play DVDs from either the classroom computer or your laptop or use the DVD player. They will play the same in either option • If you wish to play a Blu-Ray disc, you will need to use the classroom Blu-Ray Player – not the classroom computer. If your laptop supports playing Blu-Ray discs you can play the disc from your laptop. • Selecting “DVD” from the control panel will allow you to use the Blu-Ray / DVD player • You can control the volume for the Blu-Ray / DVD player from the control panel audio settings. Adjusting the “Program Audio” will set the volume.
Document Camera • The classroom is equipped with a document camera for displaying physical documents through the classroom projector. • The control panel has an option for selecting the Document Camera • You will see the controls on the document camera that allow you to zoom in and out and control the focus of the camera.
Classroom Lighting Controls • You can control the classroom lighting from either the control panel on the podium or from the regular lighting controls on the wall to the right of the podium. • The control panel has several preset options for you to choose from to set the lighting level in the classroom.
Classroom Audio Control • There are two audio settings for the classroom – one for the wireless microphone and another for the computer. • The audio for the classroom computer or your laptop / tablet is label “Program Audio” • You can adjust the volume for either audio as well as mute the audio from the control panel. • If you wish to check out a wireless microphone for the classroom, please go to the Academic Technology Center – PLS 237
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