Frequently Asked Questions About the Sympodium

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• How do I make an appointment to learn about the new equipment?
• Where do I get a Kerberos ID to log into the computer?
• 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(s)?
• How do I change the video source for a 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 trainings are convenient.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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How will instructors be able to access the podiums?

Thenon-Lawson Hall 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.

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How do I turn on the projector(s)?

Touch the flat panel if it isn't already showing a display. Then, touch the projector control you want, either Audience Left or Audience Right. Then select the video source to send to this projector from the choices at the bottom of the panel: Local Computer, Laptop computer, VCR, Aux Video and Doc Cam.

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How do I change the video source for the projector?

Touch the flat panel if it isn't already showing a display. Then, touch the projector control you want, either Audience Left or Audience Right. Then select the video source to send to this projector from the choices at the bottom of the panel: Local Computer, Laptop computer, VCR, Aux Video and Doc Cam.

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How do I change the volume?

Touch the flat panel if it isn't already showing a display. Then, use the volume control on the upper right of the panel.

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How do I play a videotape or DVD?

To play a DVD, switch to the PC video source. Then, insert your media into the PC's CD/DVD-ROM drive. The DVD software will launch automatically. NOTE: Some DVD's, such as "burned" DVD may not play in the computers. If this is the case call 453-1032 to order an stad alone DVD player to be brought to the classroom. NOTE: This request is dependent on availablility.

To play a videotape, insert it into the VCR behind the left door of the podium cabinet.

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