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This article will go over the following:
Display Controls
To power on the system please press anywhere on the screen
Turn on computer monitor and computer if already not on.
NOTE: The computer is in the podium at the very bottom. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE INSIDE THE PODIUM.
If you need to connect a USB drive, a USB extender is available near the control panel.
On the control panel, choose Rack PC to show the teacher station desktop on the displays in the room. Choose Bloomberg Terminal to show the desktop in the Conference Room. Choose Laptop HDMI to connect an external device. Connect your external device using the audio and video cables on the desk.
The computer should be mirroring already on the displays. If not, press the windows and P buttons on your keyboard simultaneously.
Then, make sure you are on (Duplicate).
Camera and Microphone Controls
There are two cameras for Zoom capabilities. Camera 1 is located in the middle of the classroom and Camera 2 is located near the Conference Room door.
To manage the camera settings please select the Camera Controls Menu button. Select which Camera you would like to control. Adjust the selected camera at anytime by utilizing the manual camera controls on the left hand side of the screen.
There are three microphone options to choose from: a lavalier microphone located next to the desktop, a ceiling-mounted room microphone, or a lectern microphone located on the desk.
- Ceiling Microphone - Control via Control Panel
- Lectern Microphone
Go to the Mic Controls Menu to adjust the volume on any of the microphones. To adjust the volume, go to the perspective microphone column and drag the volume bar up or down. To manage the ceiling microphone, use the Speaker Volume controls and the Conference Mic Mute button.
Zoom Instructions
SSO (Single Sign-On) will automatically sign you into the application.
- Start a “New Meeting”
- “Join” a pre-existing meeting
- Select the “Join” button under the Calendar if your meeting is available.
Whiteboard Instructions
Both smartboards have touch screen features and can function as a whiteboard when you open a whiteboard application (e.g., Word, Teams, and OneNote all have whiteboard extensions) on your device. The smart TV behind the teacher's station only works with the Laptop HDMI input. The other TV functions only when connected to the Rack PC input. Once you have opened the application on the appropriate device, please use the stylus to write.
Conference Room Instructions
To turn on the Conference Room TV, press the power button on the remote.
This room has a PC connected with Bloomberg software installed. For regular PC tasks, use the wireless keyboard and mouse. When using the Bloomberg software, please use the specialized keyboard designed for it.
Troubleshooting
Please report all system issues to the Support Center immediately. This section is for use only after errors have been reported.
The control panel should automatically manage the input and power for the smart TV. If the panel is not working, you can manually control the TVs until IT restores the room. Each TV has a power button and a home icon button on the right side. Use the power button to turn the TVs on and off, and the home icon button to return to the home screen, where you can find the source button.
On the home screen, select the source button on the right side.
A new window will appear, and you should choose HDMI 2 to display the Teacher Station.
This room includes a wireless keyboard and mouse. Although the BSB office provides spare batteries, you might run out during your class. A wired set is available directly beneath the wireless set on a pull-out shelf.
Once you are done using the room and projector, please turn off the control panel and make sure to log out of the computer.