There are two projection screens in Chem 200, each raised and lowered by an electric motor. Use the screen at the center of the front wall for video projector presentations. To lower the screen, press the Down arrow button on the screen control switch. Press the button once and release it. The screen will automatically stop in the correct down position. This switch is located on the front wall of the auditorium.
Laptop computer connection cables are located on top of the instructor station at the front of the room.
The computer cable, along with the other laptop cables, are located on top of the cabinet. The laptop monitor cable is labeled "Computer Cable".
Attach it to the VGA/monitor connector on your computer.
Note: Some IBM laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display such as a projector is connected. Some Powerbooks require special cables. Refer to your computer manual for details. Also if you are connecting an older Macintosh that does not have a 15-pin connector, you must use a Mac adapter.
A sound cable is bundled with the monitor cable. It is labeled "sound".
Plug it into the audio connector on your computer.
The ethernet receptacle is located on the left side of the instruction table counter.
Plug one end of your ethernet cable into the receptacle labeled Ethernet.
This classroom is equipped with a control system panel that eliminates individual remote controls and power switches.
It is located on the top front corner of the instructor station.
Press the ON button.
The projector will begin warming up. After two to three minutes the projector will be ready for use.
Press the LAPTOP button.
Press your power button.
To use programs like PowerPoint and others on your computer, operate it as you normally would.
However, in order to use the network connection in this room you must first authenticate. This is necessary to ensure that only authorized people (University of Minnesota faculty, staff, and students) have access to our network.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have followed the previous steps including starting your computer (a cold boot) before attempting to authenticate.
QuickStart Security, is required for Windows computers on the network to prevent the spread of worms and security exploits. QuickStart checks for minimum security settings. If you don't run QuickStart security a network scan will alert you to do so and to correct any problems it finds. Other computers are not required to run QuickStart but should follow Desktop Computer Security Check guidelines.
If you have a windows computer and if you haven't run QuickStart Security within the last year, you will need to download QuickStart. If you have problems downloading and running the QuickStart Security wizard:
The QuickStart Security wizard checks for the following five items on the computer:
If a computer fails any of the first three checks, the problem(s) must be corrected by selecting the "Fix It" button displayed by QuickStart before the user can continue.
If the computer does not have the current University version of Symantec Anti-virus or current definition files, the customer will be allowed to proceed but will be redirected to our Symantec Anti-virus web page. Students, faculty and staff should download and install the University's version of Symantec on their computers.
After correcting any security problems and authenticating you will be able to use any internet application including web browsers, email programs, etc. Again, using local programs like PowerPoint and other applications on your computer does not require this.
Note that if you run QuickStart on a laptop connected via an Ethernet cable to a jack, you will need to run it a second time if it is on the wireless network. Two separate QuickStart records will then exist for that computer.
When you are finished using the network connection, please return to https://port.d.umn.edu, and select the LOGOUT button to close your connection (you will be automatically logged out after 90 minutes of inactivity).
The control panel has several buttons to control and adjust sound.
The projector provides the best picture quality and brightness in a dark or dimly lit room. To dim the front of the room while leaving adequate lighting for students to take notes, press the top button on the rightmost lighting control switch.
The lighting control switches are located on the left front wall of the room near the exit. Other lighting options can be selected by pressing other buttons on the two lighting control switches. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes.
It is best to adjust the lights after you have set up so you can more easily see the equipment controls.
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
The projector lamp will turn off. Approximately one second after that the, lamp will be cooled for about a minute. Then the system will be completely shut off.
Disconnect your EtherNet cable from the modular connector on your computer.
Disconnect the sound cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
This switch is located on the front wall of the auditorium.
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