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Kansas State University

IT Help Desk
Kansas State University
214 Hale Library
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-7722
helpdesk@k-state.edu
Start-Up for K004
  1. Podium-needed for any activity
    • Unlock 2 locks
    • Podium power remains on at all times. If power is off, the power switch is located above sound system and below 2 pull-out drawers
  2. Using the Room Lighting-to get better visibility of display
    • Flip 4 light switches on
    • Switch to the left is a dimmer switch for the podium light
    • Podium light- rectangular switch on wall, left of podium
    • Front and chalkboard lights are to right of the screen
  3. Using the microphones
    • Podium mic-push black button on front
    • Wireless mic (found in drawer)-turn switch on and hold black button until red light comes on (about 2 seconds)
    • Handheld mic-push buttom at bottom to turn on/off
  4. Using the Projector
    • Press "display power" button to turn on
    • Select the correct button on the Extron Media Link Controller that applies to the device in use (PC, MAC, VCR, Document Laptop, Camera)
  5. Using/Projecting the Computer
    • PC
      1. Press the PC button on the Media Link
      2. PC should be on- if monitor is black, move mouse
    • MAC
      1. Turn on MAC; press power button on tower
      2. Press "MAC" switch on Media Link
  6. Using the (VP) Visual Presenter (ELMO)
    • Raise camera arm and lights
    • Turn on VP
    • Press the "Document Camera" switch on the Media Link Controller
  7. Using the DVD Player
    • Turn on DVD Player "Power"
    • Select the "DVD" or "VCR" button on the Media Link

Shut-Down for K004

End of class-prepare for next person-needed if equipment was used

  1. If used DVD Player
    • Eject DVD
    • Turn off DVD Player "Power"
  2. If used VP
    • Turn off VP
    • Lower lights & camera arm
  3. Computer shut-down
    • Replace wireless mouse in cradle/charger if used.
    • PC-On bottom menu bar-Select: Start-->Shut Down-->Restart the Computer-->Yes
  4. Turn off Projector Press "display power" button on Media Link Controller and hold 2 seconds and release
  5. Turn off microphones
    • Turn off microphones (podium mic and/or wireless switch)
  6. Put Away All Remotes
  7. Podium
    • Lock 2 locks-Step #1
  8. Lighting turn off lights if no class following
  9. Hotline-Get Help-Phone in left cabinet
    • Dial 2-5798