Patterson (PAT): Classroom Tech Cart Help Sheets

This article will help you use tech carts in a variety of Patterson classrooms.

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PAT 103

To turn the ceiling mounted projector on:

• Press the DISPLAY ON button. 

 

To show the tech cart computer image:

• Press the PC button.

 

To show the laptop image:

1. Attach your laptop to the cable provided, and then press the LAPTOP button.

Note: If the image does not appear, press the WINDOWS key + "P" to toggle through display settings.

 

To duplicate or extend the computer image to the projector or TV:

1. Press and hold the Windows key and press the letter P (Windows + P).
2. A window will appear with 4 options. Select the option you wish to use:
   • Duplicate will make the local monitor and the projection screen have the same image.
   • Extended will make the local monitor and the projection screen have different images.

 

To show a DVD or VHS video:

1. Put your DVD or VHS in the DVD/VCR player
2. Select DVD or VCR on the touch screen.

Note: Additional DVD controls are located on the touch screen. VCR controls are located on the remote. Cable channels are shown through the VCR.

 

To adjust the volume:

• Press the arrows under VOLUME
• To mute: Press MUTE under Volume

 

To black-out the screen:

1. Press MUTE under DISPLAY
2. To display the image, press the MUTE button again.

 

To play audio with the projector off:

1. Press either the PC or LAPTOP button. 
2. Play your audio.

 

When you are done:

1. Log off the computer properly.
2. Remove all USB devices, videotapes and discs from their appropriate places.
3. Press the DISPLAY OFF button.
4. Press the SYSTEM OFF button.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2