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Unlocking the Compartments
Each multimedia station has equipment
compartments. If the doors to the compartments are locked, the key
is located in the computer keyboard tray. Note: Faculty who
teach in Lewisburg must obtain a key from the Lewisburg campus
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Power
The master power switch for the multimedia station
is located inside the right compartment. Press the switch in a
downward direction to turn the power "on." The
master power switch should remain on at all times.
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Turning the Projector ON/OFF and Selecting Sources
The LCD
Projector Switcher is located in the right compartment of the multimedia
station. Press the green button on this
device to turn the projector on and off. Use the input buttons to the
left of the green button to switch the LCD
projector's input sources.
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detailed
instructions on how to turn the projector on/off and select inputs |
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Raising & Lowering the
Screen
Locate the black "Draper" or brown remote control
with up and down arrows. Point the remote control toward the remote
sensor and push the appropriate arrow (down arrow to lower screen;
up arrow to raise the screen). The remote sensor may be attached to the
screen or on the wall in close proximity to the screen. |
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Audio Volume Controls
Use the LCD Projector Switcher to adjust the volume of the audio delivered to the room's
speakers. The LCD
Projector Switcher is located in the right compartment of the multimedia
station. Press the up arrow to increase the volume and the down
arrow to decrease the volume. The "Video" or "AV" knob and the
"Master" knob on the audio mixer may need to be adjusted if the
audio sounds distorted or there is not enough volume after adjusting
the LCD Projector Switcher's volume controls.
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detailed
instructions on how to adjust the volume |
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Computer
The computer operates on the Microsoft Windows
platform. Equipped with Microsoft Office products, this computer is
capable of displaying PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and
Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, audio CD's, and DVD's can be
played using Windows Media Player. Internet access is available
to Columbia State Faculty, Staff, and Students. Please note
that not all computers have floppy drives. We advise that you
migrate your presentation material to a CD or a USB storage device.
CLICK HERE for
detailed
instructions on how to use the computer |
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Laptop Connection and External USB
Ports
Each multimedia station is equipped to allow
users to connect a laptop computer to the projection system. Connect
the appropriate cables from the laptop to the ports located on the
box that is mounted on the station. You must have the appropriate
VGA cable, LAN cable, and audio cable to connect to the ports.
Faculty who are in possession of a Columbia State issued laptop will
be provided these cables upon request.
Additionally, users of the station's computer
may access the computer's USB ports by plugging in their USB devices
into the ports located on the same box for laptop connection.
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details on each of the ports |
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Document Camera (Elmo)
A document camera is included in each multimedia equipped classroom
that can be used to display transparencies, pages in a book,
photographs, and any other visual aids on the screen. The
on/off button is located on the back of the unit. Zoom and
auto-focus buttons are located on the top front of the unit.
CLICK HERE for
detailed instructions on how to use the document camera |
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VHS/DVD Combination Machine
Similar to a VHS or DVD player used at home, the classroom VHS/DVD
combination machine has a remote control, as well as basic front
panel control, that will turn the unit on/off and provide "play,"
"rewind," "fast forward," "pause," and "stop" functions for the VHS,
DVD, or CD audio media.
CLICK HERE
for detailed instructions on how to use the VHS/DVD machine |
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Dukane Mobile Presentation Station
The Lewisburg campus is the only campus that has a portable Dukane unit.
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on how to use the Dukane mobile
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