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This article contains steps for using the classroom projection set up in Hayman Hall. This article offers help on using the projector, checking for sound, and connecting a laptop for teaching.
Getting Started
- Press “DISPLAY ON” on the controller. The projector will turn on, and the screen will lower.
- Now that the projector is on, select the video source you would like to display. For the room PC select “PC”, and check to make sure that the PC is powered on.
- For a laptop select, “HDMI” and plug in the laptop to the HDMI cable located in the podium cubby. You should now see your video source displayed on the projector
- If you are using audio in your class, I recommend testing it now before you get started. Please keep in mind that there are multiple stages of volume control in a classroom. Make sure your volume is turned up on the computer. Also, make sure the volume on the video you are playing is turned up. Lastly, there is also volume controls on the podium controller, so ensure that is turned up as well.
- If you have followed these steps, and you do not see and/or hear the PC or laptop you are trying to present, then please refer to the Common Classroom Issues Guide:
Shutting Down
- When you are done using the room, please press “DISPLAY OFF”. The projector will turn off and the screen will rise up. Please leave the PC on, it needs to stay on to receive updates.
Advanced Tips
- Video Mute
- Most classrooms have a “Video Mute” function to quickly turn the screen black so you can check your email or do other private things without needing to fully power off the projector. This will be on the controller labeled as “Video Mute” or Just “MUTE”. Feel free to use this, but keep in mind, most professors do not use this feature, so you must de-activate it before you are done using the room.
- Using Windows + P
- When you are using the projector, you can change the display settings to 4 different display modes. You can bring up the pop-up menu for this setting using the keyboard shortcut: Windows Key (⊞ ) + P. Once the menu appears in the bottom right corner of the screen you can choose the following options:
- PC Screen Only – Shows only the PC screen, the projector will be black
- Duplicate – Everything shown on the PC will be duplicated 1 for 1 on the projector. This is the most common setting and what I recommend for most users.
- Extend – The projector will be treated as a 2nd monitor. You will have to drag things over to the projector in order for them to be displayed.
- Second Screen Only – Only the projector will be shown, the PC screen will be black.
- Backup screen controls
- Every classroom with an electronic screen has a secondary screen control unit near the podium. If the normal controller is giving you issues, or if it provides convenience for you, feel free to use these controls to raise/lower the screen.
