Classroom Guide - Holroyd 361

About

• This article contains steps for using the classroom projection setup in Holroyd Science Center Rm 167. This article also contains steps on connecting a laptop for teaching.

Getting Started

• To turn on the projector, use the remote located on the podium. You can lower the screen using the controls on the wall next to the podium.

• If you are using the room PC, check to make sure that the PC is powered on.

• If you are using a laptop, plug in the laptop to the HDMI cable located on the podium. The system will automatically switch to display the laptop. 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.

• 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:
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Shutting Down

• When you are done using the room, please use the remote to turn off the projector and use the wall controls to raise the screen.

Advanced Tips

• 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 2^nd 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.