HVPA155

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Classroom Technology

Instructor Computer

To login to the instructor station you can use the default account by hitting enter on the keyboard, or you can log in using your HCC Login credentials by selecting "Other User" located in the bottom left hand corner of the screen. If the default account is not shown on the screen, please restart the computer. 

Please do not save files on the instructor station. User profiles are regularly wiped from the computer and any saved information will be lost. 

A USB extender is located on the instructor desk for connecting USB thumb drives or USB devices. 

AV Control Systems

The celing projector and classroom speakers are controlled by the AV panel mounted on the left side of the instructor lecturn. 

  • To raise or lower the projector screen, use the arrow buttons labeled 'Screen' on the AV control panel. 
  • To display content from the Instructor Computer, select the input labeled 'PC'. 
  • To display content from your connected device, seleect the input labled 'Lap'. 

If you are experiencing issues with the audio, projection, or the control panel please contact the Technology Service Center by calling (443) 518-4444 ext. 3, or by using this link to create a service request. Please indicate if you would like immediate assistance, and a technician will respond to the classroom to assist you. 


Document Camera

The document camera can be used to display documents on the classroom projector. 

  • Power on the document camera is on using the power button on the device (Pictured below). 

               

  • Power on the projector using the AV control panel (shown below). 
  • Select the input labeled 'Doc Cam' on the AV control panel. 

 


If you are experiencing issues with the document camera, please contact the Technology Service Center by calling (443) 518-4444 ext. 3, or by using this link to create a service request. Please indicate if you would like immediate assistance, and a technician will respond to the classroom to assist you. 

Presentation Remote

This classroom has a presentation remote installed for use with the instructor comptuer. The remote can be used with PowerPoint and other presentation software to advance presentation slides. 

If you are experiencing issues with a classroom presentation remote or would like to request a remote for your classroom, please contact the Technology Service Center by calling (443) 518-4444 ext. 3, or by using this link to create a service request. 

Connect Your Own Device

You can connect your laptop or tablet using th VGA cord provided at the instructor station. Once you have connected your device, select the input labeled 'Lap' on the AV control panel. If you need an adapter or are not sure if you can connect your device, please contact the Technology Service Center by calling (443) 518-4444 ext. 3, or by using this link to create a service request. Please indicate if you would like immediate assistance, and a technician will respond to the classroom to assist you.Â