Frequently Asked Questions About the Smart podium

How do I make an appointment to learn about the new equipment?
Where is the SMARTboard FAQ for the tools and software?
Where do I get a Kerberos ID to log into the computer?
The SMARTboard cursor won't let me click anything on the computer.
The lower switchbox is beeping and changing inputs every few seconds.
May I write on the SMARTboard as with a white board?
What types of storage media can be used on the computers?
Will I still be able to use overhead transparencies with the new equipment?
How will instructors be able to access the podiums (get a key)?
How do I turn on the projector?
How do I change the video source for the projector?
How do I change the volume?
How do I play a videotape or DVD?

How do I make an appointment to learn about the new equipment?

Contact Sherry DesJardins at 453-1017 or Jim Foerster at 453-1014, if none of the regularly-scheduled demonstrations are convenient.

Where is the SMARTboard FAQ for the tools and software?

Here.

Where do I get a Network ID to log into the computer?

Contact the Customer Service Center at 453-5155 or click here.

The SMARTboard cursor won't let me click anything on the computer.

Take the SMARTboard tools from the keyboard drawer and place them in the SMARTboard tray. This will tell the SMARTboard software that you aren't using any of the tools and return the windows arrow. Another option is to right-click once. This will also return the windows arrow cursor.

The lower switchbox is beeping and changing video inputs every few seconds.

Turn off the autoscan mode by pressing the input 1 and input 2 buttons at the same time.

May I write on the SMARTboard as with a white board?

No. The SMARTboard is designed only for use with the virtual "pens" stored in the keyboard drawer.

What types of storage media can be used on the computers?

Many popular forms can be read by the computers, including floppy disks, 100 and 250 megabyte Zip disks, CD’s, and DVD’s. The computers also have USB ports accessible from the front of the tower and a USB extension cable located in the cable nook. This allows the use of Jump and Flash drives for storage.

Will I still be able to use overhead transparencies with the new equipment?

Yes. The document camera allows the use of overhead transparencies in classrooms. It also lets the instructor display solid objects like books, newspapers and other items.

How will instructors be able to access the podiums?

The podiums require a key to open. Keys can be signed out from Bill Tally at Instructional Support Services. His phone number is 453-1687. Note that departments may sign out keys for use by all of their faculty, if they so choose.

How do I turn on the projector(s)?

The remote control for the projector is stored in the keyboard drawer. Use the power switch to turn the projector on. To turn the projector off press the Off button twice. Please lock the reomte back in the keyboard tray drawer.

How do I change the video source for the projector?

Document Camera: Press Input 2 on the top switch box.

PC: Press Input 1 on the top switch box, then press Input 1 on the bottom switch box.

Laptop: Press Input 1 on the top switch box, then press Input 2 on the bottom switch box.

DVD/VCR: Press Input 1 on the top switch box, then press Input 3 on the bottom switch box.

How do I change the volume?

Switch to the PC, using the method in the video source question. Then, left-click the computer's volume control in the bottom left of the screen.

How do I play a videotape or DVD?

Switch to the DVD/VCR, using the method in the video source question. Then, using the controls on either the DVD/VCR remote or the front panel of the DVD/VCR, which is behind the left door of the podium cabinet, switch to the mode desired: DVD or VCR. Then, insert your media into the DVD/VCR.

Website questions? Email: Doug Simmons