ES&T Podium Tutorial

Starting the System

• On the podium touchpanel, tap the Power On button to turn on the system and the Screen Down button to lower the projection screen
• Wait 30 seconds before pressing any other buttons (projector will count down as it warms up)
• Please remember to turn off the system when you are done by tapping Power Off on the touchpanel

To use the podium computer

• On the podium touchpanel, tap Podium PC under Podium Sources
• Remember to log off the computer and turn off the system when you leave

To use the podium VCR

• On the podium touchpanel, tap VCR under Podium Sources
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

To use the podium document camera (if available)

• On the touchpanel, tap Document Camera under Podium Sources
• Use the Power switch on the right side of the camera to turn on the camera
• If no image is displayed, make sure the Input switch located on the camera's right side is set to "MAIN"
• The Light switch will turn on the camera's overhead light
• Remember to turn off the document camera and the system when you leave

To use a laptop

• Connect your laptop to the laptop cable that is sitting on the top of the podium. This cable has a trapezoid VGA connector with 15 pins
• Connect the audio connector of this cable, if available, to the audio output or headphone jack on your laptop
• On the podium touchpanel, tap Laptop under Podium Sources
• Internet access is available via the Ethernet port above the keyboard.
• If you have problems, make sure the VGA output of the laptop is enabled, or contact OIT as shown below
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

To use your own S-video device

• If you have any equipment that uses an S-video output (i.e. Laserdisc) you can use it here. You must bring your own cables
• Connect your S-video device to the port on the wall
• On the touchpanel, tap S-Video button under Wall Sources
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

To use your own composite-video device

• If you have any equipment that uses a composite-video output (i.e. Laserdisc) you can use it here. You must bring your own cables
• Connect your video device to the port on the wall
• On the touchpanel, tap Video button under Wall Sources
• Remember to turn off the system when you leave

Adjustments

• The volume can be adjusted on the touchpanel, using the Up or Down buttons located under the Volume section
• Pressing the Preset button will automatically set the volume to a comfortable average level
• The Mute button will completely silence the system, or it will allow sound again if the system is already muted

System Details

• Media Support: DVD (via PC), VCR, ZIP, USB, headphones
  • Two USB ports and a headphone jack: on front of the computer (under flip panel)
  • S-Video and composite inputs: on floor wall plate
• Laptop Support: VGA, audio, ethernet, USB
  • Laptop cable: available from the top of the podium
  • Ethernet and USB ports: on top of the podium

Classroom Technology Support Assistance is available M-F from 7am to 8pm. Problems can be reported 24 hours a day by calling 404.894.4669.