The connection cables are located in a gray metal box. The box is mounted on the wall to the right as you enter the room. It's to the side of the AV equipment cart, right between the bulletin board and white board.
The computer cable is located in the box. The cable is labeled "Computer Cable".
Attach it to the VGA connector on your computer.
A sound cable is attached to the monitor cable. It is labeled "sound".
Plug it into the audio connector on your computer.
An Ethernet jack is located on the wall, below the bulletin board, and to the left of the gray connection cable box. the It is labeled "Ethernet".
Plug your Ethernet cable into the jack and the modular connector on your laptop.
You will also need to authenticate after you are set up.
The projector remote is located in on the equipment cart.
It is labeled "Projector Remote". To turn the projector on, press the STANDBY/ON button.
Warm-up will begin. It should take the projector a moment to warm up.
Press your power button.
Pressing the RGB button on the projector remote will allow the image to be projected to the class.
All of the projector functions are controlled from the remote. Adjust the picture size using the zoom button and the focus using the focus button on the remote if required.
If you experience difficulties see: Troubleshooting Hitachi Projector Problems.
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.
If this does not work, type https://port.d.umn.edu into the url location or address field at the top of your browser window.
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 lighting controls are located by the exit.
The projector provides the best picture quality and brightness in a dark or dimly lit room. You might want to experiment to find the best lighting option for your purposes. It is best to adjust the lights after you have started so you can more easily see the operating controls. Restore the room lighting when you are finished.
Shut down according to the manufacturer's prescribed method for the computer that you are using.
To turn the projector OFF press the STANDBY / ON button.
The following message will be displayed on the screen
"Power off?"
"yes; press power button"
The message will disappear by any operation or by no operation for five seconds. If you are sure you want to turn off the projector, press the STANDBY / ON button a second time within that five second time slot. The projector lamp is extinguished and the lamp cooling begins. The unit will shut itself completely off shortly.
Disconnect your Ethernet cable from the jack and the modular connector on your computer.
Disconnect the sound cable from the modular connector on your laptop.
Disconnect the computer cable from your laptop. Recoil the cables and place them back in the gray metal box.
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