Classroom Technology Instructions

How to use the classroom podium touch screen control.
(When you first come to the screen, it will be darkened, with no visible display. Make sure the computer is turned on, and then move the mouse to make sure it is not hibernating. Tap the touchpad once to activate it.)

Podium Computer Output on the Projector Screen

  • Tap the touchpad and tap “Power" button left of the screen.
    Photograph: Podium touchpad showing power button.
  • The system will send several commands automatically, turning on the projector, sourcing to the podium computer, and adjusting the system sound to mid level.
    • Projector has a 30 second warm-up period and a 3 minute cool down period.
  • Lower screen via switch on the wall.
    • Press down on the switch. The switch has an automatic stop so you can just press and release it.

***Note: If you do not want to see the podium display projected on the projector screen, but just want to see it on the computer screen, do not press the power button.

Output Laptop on the Projector Screen

  • Follow the directions above for "Podium Computer Output on the Projector Screen."
  • Tap the "Laptop" icon on the screen.
    Photograph: Podium touchpad showing icon to press to output laptop display to the projector.

Output Document Camera on the Projector Screen

  • Turn on document camera.
  • Follow the directions above for "Podium Computer Output on the Projector Screen."
  • Tap the "Document Camera" icon on the screen.

Audio Controls

  • Check 5 locations to alter the audio.
    • Windows Media Player (or other Application) internal volume control.
    • Volume control panel on the computer (right-click on the small speaker icon at the bottom right corner of the screen).
    • Equalizer Dial #2 - set at 7.
    • Equalizer Master - set at 7.
    • Podium touchpad.
      Photograph: Podium touchpad showing buttons used to control the volume.

***Note: All sound signals flow through the projector. Sound will not work if the projector is not turned on.

Projector Shutdown / Retract Screen

  • When finished, power down the projector by tapping the "Off" icon on the podium touchpad.
  • Return the screen switch to the "up" position to retract the screen.
    Photograph: Podium touchpad showing icon to press to turn off projector.