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This article contains steps for using the classroom Smartboard setup in Hayman Hall, Rm 125. This article offers help with using the Smartboard, checking the sound, and connecting a laptop
Environment
- Press anywhere on the touchscreen. The Smart Board will turn on. At the bottom of the smartboard, select “Input”, then select “HDMI 1.” You have now set up the Smart Board to receive your video source.
- Now that the Smart Board is on, select the video source you would like to display. For the room PC, select “Room 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 on the podium. You should now see your video source displayed on the Smart Board.
- 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 are also volume controls on the podium controller, so ensure that it 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 “Done”. A pop-up will appear, select “Yes, Turn Off.” The Smart Board will turn off. Please leave the PC on; it needs to stay on to receive updates.
Advanced Tips
- Using the PTZ Camera for Hybrid Learning
- This room has an integrated camera system and microphones for hybrid learning.
- If you are using the Room PC, open a Zoom meeting on the PC. Once in the meeting, ensure that your microphone source is set to “Echo-Cancelling Speakerphone” and that your video source is set to Aver CAM520 Pro2. Once those settings are correct, you are ready to begin your meeting. If you would like to record, select “Record” and then “Record to the cloud”
- If you are using a laptop, plug the USB cable on the desk into your laptop. Now, your laptop will have access to that same PTZ camera and microphones. Repeat the steps above in your Zoom settings, and you are ready to start using the camera/mics on your laptop.
- 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.
