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What are the policies and procedures for the safe
handling of the multimedia equipment in all the
classrooms?
The multimedia
equipment on the podiums in all the classrooms are
highly sensitive. It is the Law Center’s policy
that, with the exception of ITSS, NO ONE has the
permission to try to troubleshoot the equipment.
Users can only operate the VCR/DVD, PC, and the touchpad
remote control. In case there is any issue or
problem with the equipment, call ITSS immediately at
771-4987, 771-5814, or 771-4912. DO NOT try to shut
down the equipment at any time.
How do I give a PowerPoint
presentation in the classrooms using the projector
and the screen?
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Press a Source that you like to use (i.e. PC, Laptop, DVD/VCR), if you select PC, you must use a SULC account to log on to the Computer.
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Make sure that the
screen is rolled down. Select "Projector
Controls" and power on the projector.
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If the user has a
PowerPoint file on a CD or a USB Drive,
insert the USB Drive or the CD in the
appropriate drive of the PC inside the
podium.
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Start the PowerPoint
application and go to FILE, OPEN, and select
the appropriate path to the PowerPoint file
to be run.
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At the end of the
presentation, make sure that you remove your
CD and/or USB Drive, close the applications, LOG OFF, shut
down the projector, and roll up the screen.
May I use my own laptop to do
PowerPoint presentations in any of the classrooms?
Yes, you can use
your own laptop for the PowerPoint Presentation. There
is a VGA cable on the podium in the cubby.
Connect that VGA cable to the VGA port of your
laptop. Connect the laptop power supply to the power
socket in the cubby. Select the laptop source and toggle to laptop to the external display based opon your computer's manufacturers instructions.
How do I use the multimedia
equipment in the classrooms to show a VHS tape?
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Make sure that the
screen is rolled down. Select “Projector
Controls” and power on the projector.
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Press “Select Source”
and select “VCR.” You should be able to see
the video on the screen.
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Insert the tape into
the VCR. One can use the VCR controls on the
panel on the podium instead of the VCR
itself.
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At the end of the
presentation, make sure that you remove your
tape, shut down the projector, and roll up
the screen.
How do I use the multimedia
equipment in the classrooms to show a DVD?
All desktops or
PCs in the classrooms have a DVD drive. One may use
DVD media for presentation in the classrooms at the
Law Center. Follow the steps below for using the
DVD:
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If classroom podium has a DVD/VCR Combo inside, insert DVD into combo.
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Insert the DVD in the
DVD drive of the PC inside the podium.
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After completing step 1 or 2, select the source of choice from
source control panel on the podium one time. If PC is selected, you should be able to
see the desktop on the screen.
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Either click on “Computer” in the "Start Menu" or go to the
Windows explorer and select the DVD drive.
Double click on the appropriate file to
present a movie. Generally, once the DVD
media is inserted into the DVD drive, a menu
pops up with one of the options Play this
DVD. Double click on this option to play the
DVD.
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At the end of the
presentation, make sure that you remove your
DVD. If you used a PC, close the applications, LOG OFF, and press "System OFF" on the source control panel to shut off projector and roll up screen.
Can I connect to the internet
in the classrooms?
All classrooms
have Internet connectivity. One may use the Internet
Explorer icon on the desktop of the PC to connect to
the Internet for browsing.
The multimedia equipment is
not working. What do I do?
Contact ITSS at
771-4987, 771-5814, or 771-4912 for immediate
assistance. No one may troubleshoot the equipment
but ITSS.
How can I receive training on
the use of the multimedia equipment in the
classrooms?
Contact ITSS at
ITSS_EMAIL@sulc.edu or call 771-4987, 771-5814,
or 771-4912 to set up an appointment for training.
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