Library (LB): Classroom Tech Cart Help Sheets

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

Use the links below to quickly jump to a section in this article:

LB 003

To turn the ceiling mounted projector on:

• Press the DISPLAY ON button. The image will appear in about 60 seconds.

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.
2. Press the VGA or HDMI button on the touch screen. 

Note: If the image does not appear, press FN + F? (e.g., Fn + F8) on the laptop to toggle through the 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 the DVD or VHS in the DVD/VCR player, and then press the VIDEO button.
2. Select DVD or VCR on the touch screen.                              

Note:  Additional controls are located on the touch screen.

To adjust the volume:

• Turn the volume knob to the left or right.

To black-out the screen:

1. Press the MUTE button.
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.

To only mute audio:

1. Press the AUDIO MUTE button.
2. To hear audio, press the AUDIO MUTE button again.

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.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 021

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black power button on the right side of the TV.

To show the desktop image:

• Shake the mouse to wake it up.
• Make sure the HDMI cable is plugged in and the input is on HDMI 3.

To show laptop image:

• Take the HDMI out of the desktop.
• Connect to HDMI cable and the image should automatically appear, if not make sure HDMI 3 is selected with the button on the TV's side. 
• If not, try unplugging and plugging back in or turning the TV off and on.

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

If you have trouble:

• Go to the service desk and ask for help.
• Or ask for a remote to assist you.

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 adjust the volume:

• Use your device's volume controls.
• Use the TV's buttons on the right side.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button on the side and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 027

To turn the LCD projector on:

1. Press the PROJ ON button.
2. Wait 1-2 minutes for the projector to turn on.

To show a computer image:

• Press the PC button.

Note: To adjust the volume, press the VOL UP or VOL DOWN button.

To show a laptop image:

1. Connect your laptop to the VGA cable.
2. Press Fn + F? to toggle laptop video card output to the projector (e.g., Fn + F8).

Note: To adjust the volume, press the VOL UP or VOL DOWN button.

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 black-out the screen:

1. Press the AV MUTE button.
2. To return to the image, press the AV MUTE button again.

To show a VHS video:

1. Put the videotape in the VCR.
2. Press the VCR button on the touch screen.

Note: To adjust the volume, press the VOL UP or VOL DOWN button. Additional VCR controls are located on the touch screen.

To show a DVD video:

1. Put the DVD in the DVD player.
2. Press the DVD button on the touch screen.

Note: To adjust the volume, press the VOL UP or VOL DOWN button. Additional DVD controls are located on the touch screen.

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 PROJ OFF button.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 029

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black power button on the underside of the TV.

To show laptop image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and the image should automatically appear, if not make sure HDMI 1 is selected with the button on the TV's underside. 
• If not, try unplugging and plugging back in or turning the TV off and on.

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

If you have trouble:

• Go to the service desk and ask for help.
• Or ask for a remote to assist you.

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 adjust the volume:

• Use your device's volume controls.
• Use the TV's button to change.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the underside button and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 032

To turn the ceiling mounted projector on:

• Press the DISPLAY ON button. The image will appear in about 60 seconds.

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.
2. Press the VGA or HDMI button on the touch screen. 

Note: If the image does not appear, press FN + F? (e.g., Fn + F8) on the laptop to toggle through the 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 adjust the volume:

• Turn the volume knob to the left or right.

To black-out the screen:

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

To only mute audio:

1. Press the AUDIO MUTE button.
2. To hear audio, press the AUDIO 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.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 108

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and select HDMI 1 (or whichever HDMI slot the cable is connected to in the back of the TV) with the button underneath the TV. 

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

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 adjust the volume:

• Use the button under the TV to change volume.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 109

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and select HDMI 1 (or whichever HDMI slot the cable is connected to in the back of the TV) with the button underneath the TV. 

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

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 adjust the volume:

• Use the button under the TV to change volume.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 130

To turn the ceiling mounted projector on:

• Press the ON POWER button on the projector remote. Wait 60 seconds.

To show the tech cart computer image:

• It will show up when you turn on the projector

Note: If the image does not appear, press FN + F? (e.g., Fn + F8) on the laptop to toggle through the 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 adjust the volume:

• Use either the projector remote or the computer volume controls.

To black-out the screen:

1. Press the AV-MUTE button on the remote.
2. To display the image, press the MUTE button again.

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 STAND-BY button twice on the projector remote to turn it off.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 145A

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

To Screen Share:

• Use the button onto the bottom of the TV to open inputs and select Screen Share.
• Use your device's capabilities to connect to the TV.

If there is no HDMI cable: 

• Go to the service desk to collect one.
• Plug it in to the extender that drops under the TV.

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and the image should automatically appear. 
• If not, try unplugging and plugging back in or turning the TV off and on.

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

If you have trouble:

• Go to the service desk and ask for help.
• Or ask for a remote to assist you.

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 adjust the volume:

• Use your device's volume controls.
• Move the TV's button side to side to change.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 145B

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

If there is no HDMI cable: 

• Go to the service desk to collect one.
• Plug it in on the left side into the HDMI 1 slot.

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and the image should automatically appear. 
• If not, try unplugging and plugging back in or turning the TV off and on.

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

If you have trouble:

• Go to the service desk and ask for help.
• Or ask for a remote to assist you.

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 adjust the volume:

• Use your device's volume controls.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 145C

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

If there is no HDMI cable: 

• Go to the service desk to collect one.
• Plug it in on the left side into the HDMI 1 slot.

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and the image should automatically appear. 
• If not, try unplugging and plugging back in or turning the TV off and on.

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

If you have trouble:

• Go to the service desk and ask for help.
• Or ask for a remote to assist you.

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 adjust the volume:

• Use your device's volume controls.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 147

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

To show the PC image: 

• Use the button underneath the TV to select HDMI 2 (or whichever HDMI slot the cable is connected to in the back of the TV). 

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend (use the arrow keys to move up or down one, even if you can't see anything). 

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and select HDMI 1 (or whichever HDMI slot the cable is connected to in the back of the TV) with the button underneath the TV. 

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

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 adjust the volume:

• Use the button under the TV to change volume.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2

 

LB 148

To turn the wall mounted TV on:

• Press the small black button under the center of the TV.

To show the PC image: 

• Use the button underneath the TV to select HDMI 1 (or whichever HDMI slot the cable is connected to in the back of the TV). 

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend (use the arrow keys to move up or down one, even if you can't see anything). 

To show laptop/HDMI image:

• Connect to HDMI cable and select HDMI 2 (or whichever HDMI slot the cable is connected to in the back of the TV) with the button underneath the TV. 

Note: If the image does not appear, try pressing the Windows key and the P key at the same time and selecting either Duplicate or Extend. 

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 adjust the volume:

• Use the button under the TV to change volume.

When you are done:

• Turn off the TV with the button underneath and turn off the lights.

 

Need help?

Call Classroom Support at 937-766-7905 Option 2