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Free-Standing Podium BAL 104

Free-Standing Podium BAL 104. A Mediated Classroom Guide. Overview. In BAL 104, a large lecture hall and theater, audiovisual and computer equipment is stored in a wooden podium. .

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Free-Standing Podium BAL 104

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  1. Free-Standing PodiumBAL 104 A Mediated Classroom Guide

  2. Overview In BAL 104, a large lecture hall and theater, audiovisual and computer equipment is stored in a wooden podium. The computer is on right side, the VCR is on the left. The keyboard and mouse can be found in a locked drawer above the media. The doors can be slid back into the podium after opening.

  3. This is a closer view of the podium in BAL 104. The Touch Panel (located in the center console) is used to control the media equipment. The HOTLINE telephone, adjacent to the console and behind the microphone on the right provides an immediate connection to the Customer Service Desk.

  4. Start Menu • This is the TOUCH PANEL welcome screen. It is a one of a kind on the entire campus, exclusive to BAL 104. • Only use the tip of your finger to touch the panel, it is made of glass and can be easily broken. (Please, do not use your nails, pencils, pens, paper clips, etc. to activate the touch screen icons.) Touch anywhere on the screen to begin

  5. Main Menu Main Power switches on entire system. This will lower the screen and activate the projector Select Source Allows you to choose what imagery you want to view Presentation Modes Video- access to PC and VCR Audio- for playing CD’s and cassettes Slide- for the 35 mm slide projectors Controls the audio volume Controls the lighting level or turns them off entirely Raises and lowers the main screen Advanced Controls Password protected/primarily for Classroom Central Staff use only Exits the system back to the welcome screen Preview “Monitor”- Allows user to see images without having to look at the main screen

  6. Login Menu Log into the classroom computer as “staff” • “ctrl/alt/delete” and answer usage notice “OK”. • Click “workstation only”. • Type “staff” in “username” field. • Type “staff” in “password” field • Click “OK” or “Enter” on keyboard The “staff” logon provides access to the following: • The computer itself: a. Floppy Drive (a:\) b. Hard Drive (c:\) c. DVD/CD-ROM Drive (e:\) d. Iomega Zip Drive (“Removable” d:\) • The Internet To access your network drive (h:\) • Logon as “staff” • Click “Start”, then “Programs”, then “Novell”, then “Novell Common” • Logon with your LAN network Username and Password Note: The LCD Computer monitor on the podium is for the computer only. It is not set up as touch panels.

  7. Microphones In BAL 104, if you require amplification of your lecture, you have the choice of three microphones at your disposal. When you power up the system, the microphones are ready for use and are controlled by the main volume on the touch panel. Wireless hand-held microphone Permanent podium microphone Wireless lavalier or lapel clip-on microphone The wireless microphones are battery-operated and must be turned on for use. They should always be switched off after use to preserve battery life.

  8. PC Volume Control Menu • To control the volume on the PC, locate the “volume” icon (image of a loudspeaker) on the tool bar at the lower right hand corner of the “desktop” and double click it. A dialogue window will pop up to allow for adjustments.

  9. Laptop/Document Camera MenuLaptop Usage Insert the laptop cable here to project the image from it on to the main screen BAL 104 is configured to allow the use of a personal laptop or a portable document camera (doc cam). The laptop connection cable is permanently installed in the top of the podium behind the monitor. The cable connects to the monitor output of a PC type laptop. Those using a Macintosh laptop will need to provide their own cable/converters. The other end of the cable should be connected to the computer input jack as pictured above. You may need to activate the laptop’s external port, usually by holding the FUNCTION key and pressing F3 or F7. (Consult your laptop’s users’ manual for specific instructions.) The data projector will support up to 1024x768 resolution. Important Note: You cannot access the Internet through your laptop. You must use the classroom PC for internet or network access.

  10. Laptop/Document Camera MenuDocument Camera Usage • BAL 104 has a permanently installed document camera, located in a drawer on the right side of the podium. This device will electronically capture an image and send it to the system for projection. You can use transparencies or opaque images such as book pages or photos. Select Document Camera on Source Select to use it.

  11. Checklist for System Shutdown and Exit Disengage source(s) that you used. • Retrieve any media you brought with you (floppies, Zips, or CD’s) and press ctrl/alt/delete and logout. • Switch off the black presenter mouse to preserve the battery life. • If you used the VCR, eject your tape. • If you used the laptop, remove the VGA cable from the back of your laptop, and store it neatly in the cabinet for the next user. • If you used the document camera, disconnect and power down the camera so it is ready for Classroom Central staff to pick up. • Use the touch panel to power off LCD projector. • Raise the screen. • Exit the touch panel. Exit is located on the MAIN MENU of the touch panel. • Touch System off, and the Welcome Screen will display on the touch panel. • Lock the podium. • Turn off all room lights before leaving. The light switch is by the main doors. • Lock and close the classroom door. Don’t forget any tapes or disks!

  12. Exiting the system • Touch System Off when you are done. Please raise the screen before exiting the system, and turn off any wireless devices. • Remember: The projector will take 2 minutes to cool before it can be turned back on. Touch the university crest to exit completely out of the system before leaving.

  13. In Summary All equipment is located in the podium and is selected and controlled from the center console touch control panel. Start Up • Touch the welcome screen to go into the main menu • Use the System On to power on the projector and lower the screen. The projector takes 30 seconds to warm up. • Use the Source Select to select the source you plan to use. (PC, VCR, Laptop, or Document Camera.) • Shut down/Exit system • Logout of the computer. • Use the System Off to raise the screen and power off the projector. • Touch the university crest to exit the system entirely.

  14. Customer Service, how may I help you? If you have any problems please pick up the HOTLINE phone and you will be immediately connected to Customer Service! You may also call 683-3192. You can also reach Classroom Central via email at classroomcentral@odu.edu. Classroom Central Office of Computing and Communications Services http://www.odu.edu/classroomcentral

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